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What does “green” even mean
If you are looking for the platinum standard of environmentally friendly hotels, look for those with LEED
certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). You won’t have to look hard - only 50 hotels
globally have earned LEED certification. That number is rising quickly, with over 300 more in the pipeline
for certification this year.
Sustainable options are increasing; here are two of Easy Click Travel's hotels with LEED certification:
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The Orchard Hotel (San Francisco) located right in San Francisco's posh Nob Hill district is one of the nation’s first LEED-EB certified hotels. It's also been rated one of California's top boutique luxury hotels.
So you can treat yourself and the earth well at the same time.
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The Avalon Resort & Spa (Portland) luxury boutique hotel is part of the new South Waterfront District along Portland's serene Willamette River.
You're minutes from downtown nightlife as well as all the nature the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Certified a LEED hotel, the Avalon embraces green sustainable practices as a way of life.
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Get Green on the Local Level
There are also regional certifications that help travelers make eco-friendly travel decisions on the local level.
Since 2004, Florida's Green Lodging program has been setting the bar for Florida resorts with over 621
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All Walt Disney World Resort hotels are certified as Green Lodges by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, making Walt Disney World
Resort the state’s leader in Green Lodging with the largest number of certified
hotels in Florida. Green efforts in Disney’s resort hotels include: Low flow
showerheads and toilets in guest rooms and other water conservation measures;
energy efficient lighting and appliances; composting of food waste; and recycling
and reuse opportunities.
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Giving Back
Finally, there are other ways to give back and the Gem Hotel in Soho is a prime example of being a good
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The Gem Hotel, New York The Gem Hotel, New York operates hotels in New York City neighborhoods
and as a good neighbor they've built giving back into their business plan.
When staying at one of their properties you can inquire about how you can
help with one of the organizations they've partnered with or just enjoy their
hotel knowing they are using green operating principles. Book Now |
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