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675 El Camino Real - Palo Alto - California
Property Audit Overview:
There are 20 properties currently listed in Palo Alto. At this time there are 6 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 6 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Westin Palo Alto has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Westin Palo Alto completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Westin Palo Alto employs 33 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Westin Palo Alto please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Colleen Gerstner - 650-462-2929 Mailing Address: 675 El Camino Real Palo Alto, US 94301 Successfully implemented a recycle program for guest rooms and back of the house, including recycling printing cartridges, electronics, batteries, rags, and half used shampoo, lotions and tissue paper. We make Green Business Program part of our Daily Newsletter, Staff Meetings and New Hire Orientations. Our hotel green team meets on a monthly basis to review progress and share ideas. |
Westin Palo Alto
675 El Camino Real - Palo Alto - California
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has an on-site Green Team The property has regular eco-meetings with performance reporting The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property advertising, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Eco-incentive programs for staffGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stayEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting HVAC motion control sensors or card key system installedWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixturesRecycling
Recycle containers located inside guestrooms Recycle containers located around property common areas Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items Compostable disposable service items utilized Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilizedEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Westin Palo Alto
675 El Camino Real - Palo Alto - California
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