323 Whitehead Street - Key West - Florida
Property Audit Overview:
There are 57 properties currently listed in Key West. At this time there are 8 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 4 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. The Banyan Resort has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating The Banyan Resort 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 Banyan Resort employs 36 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by The Banyan Resort please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Florida Green Lodging Program - Two Palm
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Julie Brown - 305-292-7327 Mailing Address: Key West, FL US Installing bamboo Murphy Beds in Studio suites and carpeted them with recycled and recyclable carpet tiles. First to receive One and Two Palm Certification by Florida GREEN Lodging in all of the Florida Keys. (Also first Timeshare Property in the State of Florida.) Use recycled plastic lumber for decking. Donate packing materials to local Glass Artisan for re-use. Purchase in bulk and refill containers for cleaning products and in-unit supplies. |
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The Banyan Resort
323 Whitehead Street - Key West - 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 actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property advertising, property signage, property vendors, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientationGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-inPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: donate 15gal drums to local GREEN business who makes them into compost binsEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, public restrooms, outdoor areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: Solar collectors heat swimming pools (2)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, low volume toilets Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installedRecycling
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 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 Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
The Banyan Resort
323 Whitehead Street - Key West - Florida
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