|
24 Irving Street - Cambridge - Massachusetts
Property Audit Overview:
There are 22 properties currently listed in Cambridge. At this time there are 6 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 2 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Irving House At Harvard has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Irving House At Harvard 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, Irving House At Harvard employs 39 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Irving House At Harvard 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:
Rachael Solem - 617-547-4600 Mailing Address: 24 Irving Street Cambridge, MA US 02138 Irving House is a small hotel occupying a converted two family wood framed house. Our green initiatives have been developing in response to available technology since we acquired the property in 1990. Because of the small size of the property and its age and style, we do not have motion sensors in guest rooms, or regular 'green' meetings. Our staff is trained in green practices, and we keep in touch on a regular basis, but not 'officially.' Guests and staff compost breakfast refuse in a program developed in the mid Cambridge community with the assistance of the owner. The owner is co-chair of Cambridge Local First which seeks to improve both locally owned, independent businesses and sustainable operations. The owner has been for many years supportive of jitney service from the airport to area hotels to reduce the trips made by individual taxis and encourage a welcoming approach to visitors to Cambridge. The owner was one of the first buyers of a Prius in 2001, and still drives one, as the company/personal car. Our plans to install solar panels on the roof are in process. We hope to have both solar thermal for hot water production and photovoltaic for electricity use, AND a to install a place to plug in your electric car, to offer as a free amenity for our guests. |
Irving House At Harvard
24 Irving Street - Cambridge - 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 actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, property advertising, property vendors, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientationPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Mass Clean Water, Wind FarmEnergy 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 Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: planning solar thermal for all hot water use, possible pv as well Spring 2009Water 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, 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 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 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 Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Irving House At Harvard
24 Irving Street - Cambridge - Massachusetts
|
|||
