Email: Virginia Green
Virginia Beach Hotel-Motel Association
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Virginia Beach Hotel Motel Association “is a representative trade association serving the Virginia Beach hotel industry to advance and promote ethical practices; education and training of employees; cooperation with local government officials and city leaders; and a spirit of friendly cooperation among members to better serve the public.” Virginia Beach Hotel Motel Association will do whatever they can to help promote environmentally responsible practices to association member hotels and motels.
Core activities for travel organizations:
- Support Virginia Green
- Green Meetings and Conferences
- Recycling
- Water Efficiency
- Energy Conservation
Details:
- Sending out an email or mailer to the membership about Virginia Green
- Making an official Virginia Green Endorsement through the Board or other committee to support Virginia Green
- Setting a goal for recruiting as many of member facilities as possible
- Including a Virginia Green feature in their newsletter or other publication
- Displaying the Virginia Green certificate prominently and using the Virginia Green window decals
- Using the Virginia Green logo on signage to highlight recycling and other “green” features
- Highlighting involvement in Virginia Green on websites and including a link to the Virginia Green profile
- Minimizing copying and always making 2-sided copies
- Eliminating the use of Styrofoam cups and plates. Using washable mugs instead.
- Using silverware instead of plastic utensils. Purchasing biodegradable disposable as necessary.
- Serving water in pitchers and glassware, instead of plastic bottles. Considering bulk sodas.
- Avoiding lunch boxes. Using trays or platters for less waste.
- Recycling office paper, toner cartridges, newspaper, cardboard, packing supplies, fluorescent lamps, and electronic equipment.
- Purchasing recycled-content paper towels and toilet paper
- Purchasing from vendors and service suppliers with a commitment to the environment
- Using two-sided copying and electronic correspondence
- Purchasing durable equipment and furniture
- Using effective labeling system with last in-first out inventory
- Providing preventative maintenance on drips and leaks
- Using high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in spotlights and in rooms
- Providing individual thermostats in each room
- Adopted a Green Office Policy that focuses on resource conservation and sustainable business practices
- Adding plastic, aluminum can, and newspaper recycling to existing recycling effort
- Increasing the number of computers with LCD monitors to 75%
- Providing employees with a monthly bus pass
- Encouraging visitors to use the free Norfolk Electric Transit shuttle
Virginia Green is a partnership program supported by
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