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8208 106th Street - Edmonton - Canada
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  • No Star Rating listed
  • Property rated as 'Above Average'
  • 3 Leaf Green Rating
  • Property Audit Overview:
    There are 57 properties currently listed in Edmonton. At this time there are 27 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 6 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Varscona Hotel On Whyte has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

    To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Varscona Hotel On Whyte 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, Varscona Hotel On Whyte employs 32 eco-initiatives.

    For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Varscona Hotel On Whyte please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
    Eco Memberships and Certifications:
    Green Key Eco-Rating Program - 4 Green Keys

     Contact:  Green Key Eco-Rating Program
    130 rue Albert Street, Suite 1206
    Ottawa, ON Canada K1P 5G4
    phone: (613) 237-7149
    email: info@hotelassociation.ca

    Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
    Property's Green Team Leader:
          Derrick Wells - 780-431-5322

    Mailing Address:
          8208 106th Street
          Edmonton, CA T6E6R9

    The Varscona Hotel on Whyte is actively involved with the Adopt a Block program through the City of Edmonton and Capital City Clean up. Once a week members of our staff hit the street to clean litter of the streets around the hotel.

      
      
    Varscona Hotel On Whyte
    8208 106th Street - Edmonton - 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 regular eco-meetings with performance reporting
     Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification program
    Guest Education & Follow-up
     Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in
    Philanthropic
     Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Donate old sheets, towels etc. to local shelters in the area.
    Energy Conservation
     Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms
     Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting
     Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: public restrooms, storage areas
     HVAC motion control sensors or card key system installed
    Water Conservation
     Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays
     Towels reuse option for multiple night stays
     Water conserving devices are utilized including: low volume toilets
     Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures
    Recycling
     Recycle containers located inside guestrooms
     Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas
     Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items
    Cleaning & 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 property
    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

    Varscona Hotel On Whyte
    8208 106th Street - Edmonton - Canada