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Begin Your Hotel's Journey of Building Sustainability Programs To Decrease Waste and Energy Footprints   How To Implement Stepwise Sustainability Programs for Your Hotel Business   Balancing guest health, safety, and comfort with minimal environmental impact presents a massive opportunity for the hospitality industry. For instance, diverting single-use toiletries and implementing energy conservation measures can benefit your hospitality business’ reputation, bottom line, and attractiveness to eco-conscious guests.   But how does...

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Food waste has a huge impact on the climate - if food waste were a country, it would be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter after China and the US. To put that into perspective, the carbon footprint of food waste is four times the carbon footprint of the aviation industry.   This is why it is so important for hotels to take into account the food...

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Green Key Global had a conversation with Emma McDonald, General Manager of Coast Tsawwassen Inn to share a snippet of the property’s sustainability story.   This beautiful property, located in Delta, BC is committed to adopting eco-friendly practices. As travellers are becoming more eco-conscious, Coast Tsawwassen Inn recognizes how imperative it is for hotels to demonstrate their sustainability practices to attract and retain guests. Aside from the...

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On April 22, 2023, the world celebrated the 53rd Earth Day, an annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect the planet for future generations.   Being North America’s leading sustainability certification for the hotel and lodging industry, Green Key Global takes Earth Day very seriously and finds ways to preserve the planet on Earth Day and every day.   Earth Day is an important symbol of...

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Noble House Hotels & Resorts commits to being 100% enrolled in Green Key Global’s Eco-Rating Program   Just in time for Earth Day, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, the family-owned boutique hotel brand with a carefully curated collection of hotels, resorts, and experiences across North America, announces their official partnership with Green Key Global. All Noble House Hotels & Resorts’ within the United States have applied to be...

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Do you know how many batteries are used onsite at hotels in things like smoke detectors, key door scanners, remotes, thermostats etc.? Do you know if they are being recycled?   Did you know you can switch to a carbon neutral battery with a built-in recycling program and further your commitment to sustainability? Better Battery Co. offers an easy way for any hotel to demonstrate their ongoing...

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Coast Hotels is the first brand to partner with Green Key Global in the 100% enrolled program, and today we share a snippet of Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre's sustainability story.   As a brand, Coast Hotels is committed to sustainability by pioneering several initiatives, including:   Refreshingly Green - Eco-friendly hotel practices that help protect properties’ surroundings by encouraging sustainability in various ways: recycling, composting, sourcing...

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Green Key Global Partners with Bullfrog Power to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Set New Environmental Standards for the Hospitality Industry   A partnership to improve internal business practices as well as industry standards      Green Key Global, the hotel and lodging industry’s sustainable certification program of choice, has partnered with Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, to reduce Green Key Global’s carbon emissions while encouraging hotel and meeting...

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A Hotelier's Guide to Saving Money and Retaining Guests With Renewable Energy Programs   Leaders in hospitality know that reducing their business’ carbon footprint is important. While embracing energy efficiency and conservation help to reduce overall energy demand, renewable energy programs are needed to reduce the impact of mandatory energy expenditures. But making the switch to renewables is not an intuitive feat. You may be asking yourself...

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A massive transportation transition is growing across Canada, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The hotel industry has a unique advantage in this transition as EV people move across the country for business or leisure and seek places to “fuel” up those cars at Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) charging locations. It’s a chance to attract guests & daytime visitors, generate revenues and provide a...

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