Clearwater Beach, FL (Vocus) June 12, 2010
Sandpearl Resort becomes one of 1st lodging properties in Clearwater Beach, FL to receive the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Currently Sandpearl Resort is first of the hotels in Clearwater Beach to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 4 Green Eco-Leafs, which is an “Excellent” rating.
All Green Eco-Leaf Rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives Florida Green Lodging Program – levels, LEED – U.S. Green Building Council – levels. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: “Simple changes helped Sandpearl Resort earn their 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating and become one of 1st lodging properties rated. It’s great to see they’re intent on insuring a more sustainable future in travel.”
To insure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in-place at the property include: an on-site Green Team has been created – low energy lighting initiatives are in-place – HVAC control system installed – sheets reuse option for multiple night stays – towels reuse option for multiple night stays – eco-initiatives are actively promoted to the public – water conservation initiatives are in-place – low water consumption landscaping has been installed – recycle containers are located inside guestrooms – recycle containers are located around the property common areas – recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) are utilized – environmentally friendly chemicals are used in cleaning – environmentally friendly detergents are used for laundry – environmentally friendly chemicals are used for carpet cleaning – the entire property is non-smoking – cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) are utilized – low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) are used at the property – plus much more. The complete audit can be viewed at Sandpearl Resort Environmental Self-Audit.
Hotels in Florida are becoming progressively greener. In addition to the Sandpearl Resort 6 other hotels have recently earned the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Florida lodging properties that have recently been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating include Clifton Hotel, Carlton Hotel South Beach, Hyatt Place Sarasota, INN on the Beach, Buena Vista Palace, and Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Northwest/Oldsmar.
The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While the Sandpearl Resort is one of 1st Clearwater Beach lodging properties to achieve the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, it is anticipated that many other properties in the area that are promoting eco-friendly initiatives also will seek to be rated. This eco-rating allows the public to know the specific environmental initiatives in place at a property, which enables the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed lodging decisions.
For additional information about Sandpearl Resort contact them at 727-441-2425 or visit sandpearl.com.
To find out how a property can earn the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, contact Richard Varner at 602-864-5553 or visit iStayGreen.org.
About iStayGreen.org:
With iStayGreen’s rapidly growing searchable directory of 100,000 lodging properties and over 4,500 already Green Eco-Leaf Rated, it’s easy for anyone to quickly locate and compare “Green” lodging worldwide. To earn a Green Eco-Leaf Rating, hotels must complete a thorough self-audit, and then are rated based on their eco-initiatives. The site also provides an effective way for hotel owners and operators to promote all of the good “Green” things they are doing. Visitors to the site can create their own profiles, add friends, recommend properties, upload photos, form groups, create and respond to forum threads, make reservations, and add comments and reviews to hotel profiles.
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