812 Canyon Creek Road - Washougal - Washington
Property Audit Overview:
There are 2 properties currently listed in Washougal. At this time there are 1 "Green" lodging properties listed of which this is the only lodging property that has completed the iStayGreen Audit. Columbia River Gorge Bed and Breakfast has been awarded a 5 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Columbia River Gorge Bed and Breakfast 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, Columbia River Gorge Bed and Breakfast employs 51 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Columbia River Gorge Bed and Breakfast please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Audubon Green LeafTM Eco-Rating Program - 5 Green Leafs
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Columbia River Gorge Bed and Breakfast
812 Canyon Creek Road - Washougal - Washington
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 The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, 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-orientation Eco-incentive programs for staff Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staff Staff environmental performance reviewsGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveys Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviews Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stayPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Audobon, Friends of the Gorge, WSU Master Gardeners, Energy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, hallways, outdoor areas, parking areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: outdoor areas, storage areas Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: 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 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 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
Columbia River Gorge Bed and Breakfast
812 Canyon Creek Road - Washougal - Washington
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