Green Vancouver Island Hotel

Fancy staying at a green hotel in British Columbia?  “Green initiatives are a cornerstone” at Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa on Vancouver Island . Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa reduces its environmental impact in 5 areas: Water Conservation ; Energy Conservation ; Solid Waste Management and Greenhouse Gas Emissions .  The lodge features double-paned windows, reused wood furniture, low-flow plumbing, heat-pump heating and air conditioning systems and bio-filtration pond. Says the company: “While Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa has consciously incorporated environmental concerns into its planning, we must continue developing initiatives that will preserve the environment throughout our operation. Environmental sustainability has to be an ethic held in the hearts of employees and managers, especially in sustaining continual environmental performance.” Here are some of the lodge’s green initiatives : “Donate partially used shampoos and conditioners to charity or shelters.” “Launder sheets, every other day in stay-over rooms.” “Turn

off all lights, heat, and air-conditioning in rooms that are not in use.” “Use only rags for cleaning purposes.” “Buy only Local and Organic Produce, Meat and Seafood.” “Drink personal beverages out of glassware as opposed to paper cups.” “(In the marina), isolate and contain all possible pollutant sources.” “Promote an environmental ethic in guests during interpretive guided tours.” “Conduct a yearly clean-up of the beach with community involvement.” “Recycle all plastics, metal, glass, and cardboard.” For more info, check out BrentwoodBayLodge.com . Image courtesy of Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa

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Green Vancouver Island Hotel

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