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401 Banff Avenue - Banff - Canada
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  • 3 Star Rating
  • 2 Leaf Green Rating
  • 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

     Contact:  Audubon Green LeafTM Eco-Rating Program
    1280 Old Innes, Suite 801
    Ottawa, ON Canada K1B 5M7  
    phone: 800-478-0399
    email: greenhotelsonline@terrachoice.com

    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 program
    Staff Education & Monitoring
     New staff eco-orientation
     Eco-incentive programs for staff
     Staff environmental performance reviews
    Energy 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 areas
    Water 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 fixtures
    Recycling
     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
    Cleaning & Environment
     Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning
     Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry
     Entire property is non-smoking
    Environmental 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