Warren Conference Center and Inn Sustainability Program
Around the Facility
Fluorescent lighting and/or LED used throughout the facility, including guest rooms
Reusable cups for employee cafeteria, in lieu of disposable cups
Wooden pallets picked up for re-use or recycled
Recycling of cardboard, plastic, aluminum, glass, newspapers, magazines and office paper
Printer/copier paper has 30% recycled content
Maintenance log kept for all property vehicles, appliances & equipment
Recycle used ink and toner cartridges
Disposable coffee cups made of compostable or recycled material
Common area spaces are set and adhered to seasonal thermostat guidelines
No Idling Policy for Hotel Vehicles and Vendor Deliveries to reduce air pollution
Appliances and equipment are installed or replaced as needed with “Energy Efficient” models , maintenance kept up to ensure efficiency
Perform/Order annual waste audit and use suggestions to reduce waste
High efficiency filters installed on HVAC equipment
Use of Eco Friendly, chemical free, nontoxic, Low-VOC, biodegradable cleaning products
Energy management program in place to reduce electricity consumption
Worn towels, sheets and linens donated to local shelter, university fitness facilities, local YMCA/YWCA
Composting in place for food and yard waste
Rain Water Collection to water all plantings on property
Supplement paper towels with reusable fabric towels in public restrooms
Recycling containers available in conference rooms or public space
Meeting room notepads made of recycled paper
Hard top or laminate top tables are used for meetings to reduce linen usage
Recycle Containers available at Communal/ Permanent Break Stations
Local and/or organic seasonal hand fruit is available on all coffee breaks and restaurants
Eliminate disposables on coffee breaks and replace with china/glass where possible. Inventory china mugs, small plates & glasses at 65% of the conference center capacity
Pens made of recycled plastic or used pencils
In the Guest Rooms
Standard
Low Flow Showerhead (2.5 gpm)
“Common Sense” linen program to encourage reuse of towels and sheets
Compact fluorescent bulbs installed in guest rooms
Guestroom keys made of recycled materials & biodegradable
Offer newspapers in Lobby in lieu of delivering them to each guest room (except VIP rooms)
Use of Eco Friendly, chemical free, nontoxic, Low-VOC, biodegradable cleaning products
Reusable glasses and mugs in guest rooms
Recycle Boxes or dual compartment waste cans in guest rooms.
Guestroom toiletries made from sustainable or organic products (Bee Kind)
Vacant guest rooms are kept at 66 degrees in winter & 76 degrees in summer
Email client bills instead of printing them unless requested
Glow in the dark light switches are utilized instead of night lights
