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1 Seaport Lane - Boston - Massachusetts
Property Audit Overview:
There are 72 properties currently listed in Boston. At this time there are 17 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 5 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Seaport Hotel and Seaport World has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Seaport Hotel and Seaport World 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, Seaport Hotel and Seaport World employs 35 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Seaport Hotel and Seaport World please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
ENERGY STAR For Hospitality - Member
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Matt Moore - 617.385.4511 Mailing Address: 1 Seaport Lane Boston, MA US 02210 In 2005, Seaport unveiled "Seaport Saves" a groundbreaking and awarding winning environmental program dedicated to increasing sustainability and conservation throughout all aspects of the organization. This philosophy allows us to continually source and execute innovative ways to improve our operation in an environmentally responsible manner. We encourage our guests, team members, and vendors to embrace and practice an environmentally sensitive lifestyle as well. It is possible to coexist in a delicate balance with the natural world while providing world class service in a luxurious setting. We are proud members of Boston Green Tourism and the Green Hotels Association. Seaport has joined the US EPA WasteWise Program, a voluntary program through which organizations eliminate costly municipal solid waste. WasteWise is a flexible program that allows partners to design their own waste reduction programs tailored to their needs. >ForbesTraveler.com recently featured Seaport as one of America’s Greenest Hotels. >The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection awarded Seaport with the 2008 Waste Wise – Innovation Award for outstanding originality. >Seaport awarded the Boston Green Business award in 2008 for the Bike Friendly Business program. >In 2007 Seaport’s efforts to reduce our footprint on the environment were recognized with the Boston Green Business Award from the City of Boston and a Good Earthkeeping Award by the Massachusetts Lodging Association. Seaport's Eco-Innovation: >1st Hotel in Boston to provide in room recycling >1st Hotel in US to use Grander Water system to reduce dependence of chlorine in our swimming pool >1st location in New England to use the BioX food composting system >One of the first 5 Hotels in US to use Electrolyzed Water for chemical free cleaning >1st Hotel in Boston to provide complimentary use of bicycles for our guests >2nd Hotel in Massachusetts to provide Pure Allergy Friendly rooms to our guests |
Seaport Hotel and Seaport World
1 Seaport Lane - Boston - Massachusetts
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 has established a budget for eco-initiatives The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through closed circuit hotel TV Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staff Staff environmental performance reviewsPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Save the Harbour Save the BayEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: parking areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: outdoor areas Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: REC - 330MWhrsWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: motion sensor public toilets 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 Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on propertyEnvironmental 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 Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized
Seaport Hotel and Seaport World
1 Seaport Lane - Boston - Massachusetts
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