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401 Banff Avenue - Banff - Canada
Property Audit Overview:
There are 32 properties currently listed in Banff. At this time there are 13 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 6 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Banff Aspen Lodge has been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Banff Aspen Lodge 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, Banff Aspen Lodge employs 34 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Banff Aspen Lodge please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Audubon Green LeafTM Eco-Rating Program - 3 Green Leafs
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Christy Clare - 403 762 4401 Mailing Address: 401 Banff Avenue Banff, CA T1L1A9 All guestrooms are now equiped with Eco-Friendly amenity containers and soaps. The new eco bottles are biodegradable and the soaps are made using palm kernel oil, a 100% vegetable soap base. They are gentle on your skin and made using a renewable resource. Starting July 1, 2009 the hotel will start providing reminders for our guests to help the Environment. The reminders will change quarterly and will remind: 1. When brushing teeth to turn off water 2. Turn off lights when leaving the room 3. Recycle bottles, papers, cans, 4. Importance of Sustainability ~ BAL’s take a book leave a book library |
Banff Aspen Lodge
401 Banff Avenue - Banff - Canada
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 established a budget for eco-initiatives The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Eco-incentive programs for staff Staff environmental performance reviewsEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, parking areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: outdoor areas, storage areasWater 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 flow showerheads 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 utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Entire property is non-smokingEnvironmental 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
Banff Aspen Lodge
401 Banff Avenue - Banff - Canada
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