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1775 Collins Avenue - Miami Beach - Florida
Property Audit Overview:
There are 166 properties currently listed in Miami Beach. At this time there are 13 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 7 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. The Raleigh Miami has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating The Raleigh Miami 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, The Raleigh Miami employs 32 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by The Raleigh Miami please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Carolyn Cugini - 305-612-1147 Mailing Address: 1775 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL US 33139 The Raleigh Hotel is part of a pilot research study with Florida Atlantic University and the Florida Green Lodging Program. The final result will be a Report that will assist other Miami Beach Hotels in their greening initiatives, and in the process we will be completing all the steps needed to qualify for the "One Palm" certification, and then continue for a full year to achieve the "Two Palm". The Raleigh is an historic, Art Deco Hotel, built in 1940, one of the first to be built on our stretch of beach in Miami Beach. Some of what we have planned to do to go Green must be approved by the historical society that oversees Art Deco buildings - our bathrooms, for example, must retain the original tile and configurations, and certain green changes may not be possible. We also have an HVAC system that is extremely challenging to maintain due to its age and, in many rooms, its near-inaccessability. Despite these limitations, we are delighted to move ahead in everything possible to become ecologically friendly. The green team leader is part of a committee headed by the Administrator of the South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District, to create a composting project with other Miami Beach Hotels that will result in a product that can be utilized by local farms and nurseries. Also, we have a system to bottle our own filtered water for guests, and another system for employees, eliminating plastic bottles completely. We are planning to have our assessment for certification within the next few weeks. |
The Raleigh Miami
1775 Collins Avenue - Miami Beach - Florida
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 property advertising, property signage, property vendors, guestroom signageStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Staff environmental performance reviewsGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveysPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Renewable Choice EnergyEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: guestrooms, outdoor areas Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: 5% of yearly energy usage purchased as wind powerWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow faucet aerators, low volume toilets Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixturesRecycling
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 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 Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilizedEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors
The Raleigh Miami
1775 Collins Avenue - Miami Beach - Florida
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