Resources on Energy Efficiency, Waste Management and More
Presentations
View presentations made at Boston Green Tourism workshops.
Multiple Categories
Better Buildings Tools and Resources for Achieving Energy Savings
Engineering Approaches to Reducing Energy and Water Use in Hotels
Operational Tips and Energy Solutions with Strong ROI
Cooling Related Energy Conservation
Sheraton Boston's Path to 30/20/20
Hyatt Regency Boston's Strategy for Reducing Electricity Use by 45%
High Impact Hotel Energy Projects
Reducing Natural Gas Bills in Hotels
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Hotels
HVAC, Domestic Hot Water
Precise Management of Guest Room Thermal Control
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation for HVAC and Ice Machines: Improve Fiscal and Physical Health
ENERGY VALVE 3.0: Solving Low Delta T by Leveraging IoT
Clean HVAC Coils: A Cost Efficient Solution to a Cleaner Indoor Environment
Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) HVAC Systems: Hotel Applications
Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Program: The Hotel / Lodging Industry
Heat Pump Water Heaters in Hotels - Engineering & Economics
Leveraging Mechanical CHP w/ Natural Gas Engine Driven Chillers
HVAC Energy Savings with Cloud-Based Software
Combined Heat and Power with Natural Gas Engine Driven Heat Pumps
Domestic Hot Water Systems Advances & Concerns in the Hospitality Sector
Free Cooling & Other HVAC Opportunities
Understanding Chiller Plant Optimization
Two Energy-Saving Products: Heat Timer Boiler Controls and Heat Pump Block Heaters
Ventilation Solutions for Hospitality Applications
Upgrading Hotel PTAC Units - When & Why
Power to Profit: Introduction to Combined Heat and Power
Improved Chilled Water Plant Performance with a New Energy Valve
Heat Recovery and Transfer (Besides CHP)
Bio-Based Phase Change Materials (BioPCMs)
Thermal Storage Solutions with Existing Chillers: Bio-Based Phase Change Materials
EcoThermalFilters: Heat Recovery Technology for Commercial Kitchens
Taj Boston: Condensate Recovery Project; Testing a Food Waste Dehydration Machine
Smart Buildings
Demand Control Ventilation with Improved Sensors: Optimize Air Quality and Achieve Energy Savings
Building Automation Systems for Hotels and Conference Centers
New Generation of Building HVAC Analytics: ROI in Months, Not Years
The Latest in Intelligent Guest Room Technologies
How Big Data Analytics Helps Hotels Improve Maintenance and Comfort, and Save Energy
Energy Storage, Reduce Demand Charges, Microgrids
Microgrids: Resilient Hospitality and the New Energy Landscape
Energy Storage Solution - Introduction & Benefits
Terrawatt Intelligent Demand Response Technology
Motors
Saving Electric Motor Energy with Smart Drive Technology
Variable Speed Water Pumps for Hotels
Variable Drive Retrofit for Domestic Water Booster
The Hidden Energy: Electric Motor Savings in Hotels
Motors Used for Refrigeration and HVAC: How to Identify Retrofits with Great ROI’s
Energy Audits
Retro-commissioning Performance Assessments
Hotel Energy Efficiency: Insights from Energy Auditors
Metering & Energy Management Information Systems
Interior Insulation
Hotels: The War on Pipe Insulation
Lighting
Wireless Lighting Control that Works
Desk Lamps, T5s and Smart LED Retrofits for Corridor Fixtures
Improving Hotel Aesthetics and the Bottom Line with Window Shades and Lighting Controls
Recent and Upcoming Innovations in LED Lighting
Advances in Lighting Controls and the Impact of ASHRAE Requirements
Kitchen
Refrigeration Basics for Hotels; Common Efficiency Measures
Hobart Energy Efficiency Program: Saving Water and Energy in the Dishroom
Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation: What's New and Better?
Save Energy with a Dishwasher Heat Exchanger
Warewashing and Energy Savings
Elevators and Escalators
Green Technologies in Elevator and Escalator Design
Swimming Pools
Energy Savings Opportunities in Hospitality Swimming Pools: Pumps and Lights
Building Shell
Refurbishing vs. Replacing Commercial Windows: Why, When and How
The Langham Boston Hotel Window Film Project
A Brief Introduction to Window Film
Transformers
The Low-Voltage Transformer Opportunity: Reduce Losses by 70-80%
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Procurement Options in Massachusetts
Community Solar Net Metering Credit Program in Massachusetts
Purchasing Renewable Energy to Benefit Your Hotel
Financing
Innovative Strategies for Financing Energy and Water Efficiency Projects
Waste Management Principles
Best Practices for Organizing Waste Management Programs
Waste Reduction
Waste Reduction for Hotels: The Best R of the 3 R's
Recycling, General
Global Recycling Industry Developments: What they Mean for Hotels
InterContinental Boston’s Green Initiatives: Let’s Engage
Reuse
InterContinental Boston's Community Initiatives, "Work Better Together"
Food Waste
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions: Fryer Management and Controlling Moisture in Refrigerators
Food Waste Diversion One Year after the Ban Took Effect: What Works Best? Where Are We Headed?
How Pulping Systems Can Help Hotel Restaurants Reduce Food Waste and Save Money
Preventing Food Waste in Hospitality
The Compelling Case for Waste Food Dehydration Technology
Improving Sustainability By Recycling Used Cooking Oil
Furniture
Hotels and Furniture Banks: Working Together to Help the Planet and the Homeless
Opportunities from Reusing and Recycling Hotel Furniture
Mattresses
Mattress Recycling: Market Improvement
How Hotels can Recycle Mattresses and other Hard Goods
Construction & Demolition (C&D) Materials
Improving Reuse and Recycling in Hotel Renovations: Reduce Waste & Save Money
Refillable Amenity Dispensers
Branded Amenities & Amenity Fixtures - A Savvy, Sustainable Solution
Pillows
Pillow Renovation and Sustainability
Paint
The Paint Exchange: How to Recycle Latex Paint and Purchase Recycled Paint
Universal Waste
General Principles
Reducing your Hotel's Chemical Footprint: Healthy Products for People and the Planet
Reducing Toxic Chemicals at Your Facility
How to Assure Good IAQ
Preventive Maintenance Tips to Improve Aesthetics, Indoor Air Quality & Profits
Healthy Indoor Air with Energy Savings
Addressing Odor Problems
Tackling VOCs, Smoke, Mold Smell and other Odors with Hydroxyl Generators
Control Mold
Preventing and Safely Treating Mold in Hotels
Allergy-Friendly Rooms
Chemical Exposures as Barriers to Access in Hotels: Clearing the Air and the Way to Improved Access
Making Our World Safer for People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
Green Cleaning
The "Dirty-less Secret": Electrically Activated Water
Cleaning and Disinfecting with ElectroChemically Activated Water
FREE-FLOW Biological Drain Maintenance for Commercial Kitchens
Welcome to Xeros: A Revolution in Laundry Cleaning
Green Laundry; Cleaning with Microfibers
Electrolyzed Water and Why it is Good for You
Disinfecting
Sanitization and Disinfection in Hotels: Why, When and How
Indoor Plants/Biophilic Design
The Economics of Biophilic Design: Why Designing with Nature in Mind Makes Economic Sense
EV Charging Stations
Offering a Plug: The Benefits of Attracting Electric Vehicles
Green Parking
Parksmart: Sustainable Practices in Parking Structure Management, Programming, Design and Technology
Biking
Boston's Expanding Bicycle Program for Visitors and Residents
Why and How Hotels Can Become Bike-Friendly for Staff and Guests
Zagster -- The Newest Green Amenity
Other
The Green Hotel Movement: The Next Five Years
The Langham, Boston: Environmental Sustainability Plus Green Initiatives
Saunders Hotel Group: Genuine Responsibility Program
Seaport Green Initiatives 2017
The Ritz-Carlton Boston: Energy Actions 2017
Taj Boston's Recent Green Initiatives
Courtyard Boston Downtown: Green Initiatives
Seaport Hotel: Green Achievements, Green Resume
Green Initiatives at The Langham, Boston
Eco-Initiatives by the Saunders Hotel Group
Hyatt Regency Boston: Energy Projects Updates
InterContinental Boston's Recent Green Initiatives: Let's Engage
The Millennium Bostonian Green Program: Progress and Plans
The Langham Boston's Plans to Cut Electricity Use by 3.5 Million kWh's
Sheraton Boston: 30/20/20 Sustainability Update
Saunders Hotel Group’s Green Program
The Fairmont Copley Plaza’s Green Program
Taj Boston: Condensate Recovery Project; Testing a Food Waste Dehydration Machine
InterContinental Boston’s Green Initiatives: Let’s Engage
Sheraton Boston's Path to 30/20/20
Hyatt Regency Boston's Strategy for Reducing Electricity Use by 45%
HI-Boston LEEDs the Way: The Development and Marketing of a Green Hostel
Omni Parker House: Green Team Initiatives and Accomplishments

Articles
View articles from Boston Green Tourism newsletters.
Multiple Categories
HVAC, Domestic Hot Water
The Value of HVAC and Ductwork Cleaning and Inspection
Mandarin Oriental Boston's Chiller Plant Optimization Project Saves
> $60,000 / Year
Sealing Leaky Ducts Improves Ventilation, Air Quality, Energy Efficiency
Video Shows that Constant Airflow Regulators Work Well
Reduce Airflow through Elevator Vents to Cut Energy Bills
How To Replace Your PTAC Units with No Capital Expense
Comfort Inn in Revere Installs Combined Heat and Power System
Heat Recovery and Transfer (Besides CHP)
Is Your Property Reusing its Waste Heat?
Boston Hotels Recover and Reuse Heat from Steam Systems' Condensate
Smart Buildings
Automated System Optimization Tools: Slash Energy Use, No Capital Expense
Guest Room Occupancy Controls Study
Energy Storage, Reduce Demand Charges, Microgrids
Tesla Introduces Batteries for Commercial Businesses, Industry, Homes: What Does it Mean for Hotels?
Coming Soon: Energy Storage Systems that Enable Hotels to Cut Their Bills
Two SF Hotels Cut Electricity Bills by Using Batteries during Peak Hours
Motors
EC Motors Make Sense for Hotel Pools
Variable Speed Drives: Has your Hotel Finished Installing Them?
Lighting
LEDs Improve Garage and Parking Lot Lighting
Ready for Prime Time: LED Lights Sparkle in Candelabra Lamps
Smart Stairwells: ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2010 Code Requires Stairwell Lighting Controls
Kitchen
Ice Machines: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient and Well Maintained
Walk-in Coolers and Freezers: How to Save Energy
What's New with Kitchen Ventilation Hood Controls?
Elevators and Escalators
Advances in Elevators Call for a Quicker Replacement Cycle
Laundry
How Many Towels does your Hotel Issue to its Guests?
Plug Load
Reducing Plug Load Electricity is an Often Overlooked Opportunity
Building Shell
Langham Boston Hotel Window Film Case Study Released
Sheraton Commander Addresses Noise and Saves Energy with New Windows
New Development in Window Film Makes it More Appealing
Transformers
Is it Time to Replace your Hotel's Transformers?
Does it Make Sense to Replace Transformers Before they Fail?
Maintenance
HEI Hotels and Resorts: Fab Four Energy Buddy Program and Checklists
Renewable Energy
Community Solar Offers New Opportunity for Hotels
Is it Time to Reconsider Solar Electricity?
Purchasing Solar Panels has become Cheaper and Easier
Element Hotels Now Powered by Renewable Energy
The Colonnade Hotel and Saunders Hotels Now Powered by Wind Energy
Financing / Business
Purchasing Renewable Energy: Advisers Could Help
New Option for Funding Energy and Water-Saving Projects
Other
Hotel Chains’ Energy and Water Use Reduction Goals
Boston Approves Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance for Commercial Buildings
Waste Management, General
Reuse Marketplace Website Helps Businesses Get Rid Of or Find Reusable & Surplus Items
Waste Reduction
Coffee to Go: The Worst and Best Cups to Use
What will Replace the Plastic Straw?
Recycling, General
Recycling Signs: Are Yours Attractive and Effective?
These Days, Even Waste Compactors are Smart
What is Your Hotel's Recycling Rate?
How do Single Stream Recyclables get Sorted at Material Recovery Facilities?
How to Find a Hauler for Almost Any Recyclable Commodity
Recycling Everyday Items
Plastic Pollution: How Can Hotels Reduce It?
Restaurants are Moving Away from Polystyrene Foam
InterContinental Boston Switches to Reusable Water Bottles
Is Your Cardboard Baler Used to Capacity?
Food Waste
Source Reduction of Food Waste Guidance
Sustainability Through Food Rescue
Westin Boston Waterfront Starts Food Donation Program; Donates 1500 Pounds in First Two Months
Food Waste Solutions: EPA Launches Website Resource Center
InterContinental Boston Cuts its Food Waste--and Reduces its Food Budget
The Lenox Hotel Now Donates Food Regularly to Boston Rescue Mission
Local Food Waste to be Converted to Renewable Energy
Boston College Dining Service Cuts Pre-Consumer Food Waste by 60%
Daily Table Provides Free Pickup of Surplus Food from Hotels
LeanPath Introduces New Food Waste Reduction Product for Restaurants
Marriott Quincy Uses a Smart Biodigester to Dispose of Food Waste
Processing Food Waste: What Do We Now Know about Biodigesters and Dehydrators?
Bio-Digesters: An Alternative for Reducing Food Waste
Complying with the New Massachusetts Food Waste Disposal Ban
Food Waste Diversion Case Study: The Eliot Hotel's Clio Restaurant and Uni Sashimi Bar
Prevent Food Waste and Cut Your Bills
Are you Getting the Best Price for Used Cooking Oil?
Furniture
Sheraton Boston Lights the Homes of Families Moving Out of Shelters
Sheraton Boston Finds Home for its Used Furniture, Saves Money; IRN Made Arrangements
Mattresses
Modular Mattresses Reduce Costs, Waste and Downtime
Amenities
44 Massachusetts Hotels Recycle Their Soap with Clean the World
InterContinental Boston Donates 1,945 Pounds of Soap in 2014
Electronics
How to Recycle and Dispose of Electronics Properly
Paint
Leftover Paint: What to Do With It
Universal Waste
Clothing
The Green Way to Manage Used Clothing
Construction & Demolition (C&D) Materials
General Principles
Chemical Footprint Project Assessment Tool Introduced
IAQ
Will Hotel Guests Start Measuring Indoor Air Quality?
Tips for Creating a Healthy Environment for Guests and Staff
Where to Find Toxics in the Hotel
What's in Your Hotel's Hand Soap?
Product Substitution
EPA's Safer Choice Label Helps Businesses Provide a Safer Environment
Green Cleaning
Study Shows that Long Term Exposure to Cleaning Chemicals Harms Women's Lungs
Chemical Free Cleaning Making Inroads
Alternatives to Bleach and Other Laundry Products
Indoor Plants / Biophilic Design
General
Chemical-Free Water Treatment Systems Save Money and Improve Safety
Leading Hotel Groups Collaborate to Launch First Standardized Water Measurement Tool for Lodging
Whole World Water: How Hotels Add a Revenue Stream While Helping People Access Clean Water
Hotel Chains’ Energy and Water Use Reduction Goals
New Option for Funding Energy and Water-Saving Projects
Bathroom
Water Conservation Toilet Technology Helps Hotels Conserve Water and Reduce Water Damage
Low-Flow Showerheads: Can You Do Better?
Most Efficient Toilets Use Less than One Gallon Per Flush
Two New Devices Reduce Hot Water Use in Showers
Sheraton Boston's Bills Plunge after Toilet Replacement Project
Toilet Uses Only 0.8 Gallons per Flush
How Many Towels does your Hotel Issue to its Guests?
Laundry
Two Green and Lucrative Laundry Solutions: Wastewater Recycling and Ozone Laundry
Midtown Hotel Eliminates Hot Water for Laundry
Hotels Laundries Recycle Wastewater, Cut Energy and Water Bills
Restaurant
Innovative Plate Scraping Product Saves Restaurants Water, Energy and Money
Pool
General
Green Restaurant Association Distributor Program Helps Users Find Green Equipment, Supplies and Food
GMO's to Get More Attention from Customers
Publicizing Your Restaurant's Use of New England Food
Certifications
All InterContinental Hotel Restaurants in U.S. and Canada are now Green Certified
New Certification for Healthy Restaurant Menus
Brasserie Jo Pioneers Green Dining in Boston Hotels
Guidelines
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guides for Food
Bees
Professional Support for Hotel Beehives
Seaport Hotel Serves Beer Made from its Own Honey: Seaport Honey Ginger IPA
General
InterContinental San Francisco's Travel Tool Helps Guests Find Greenest Ways to Destinations
Seaport Hotel Makes Transportation Greener for Guests and Staff
Electric Vehicles / Charging Stations
Electric Vehicle Car Share Services
Electric Vehicle Sales Expected to Rise Rapidly
Electric Vehicles, Charging Stations Advance; Charging Station Incentives are Rich
Does It Make Sense to Convert your Hotel Van to a Hybrid?
The Bright Future of Electric Vehicles and EV Charging Stations
Advice for Incorporating EV Charging Stations at Hotels
Is an Electric Van in Your Hotel's Future?
Do Hotels Charge Customers who use their Electric Car Charging Stations?
Green Parking
Making Parking Lots Greener, Safer, More Attractive
You Can Even Green Your Parking Garage
Hotel Guests Can Rent a Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle, and Plan Greener Trips
General
A Pen Can Speak to Your Guests: The Value of Eco-Friendly Promotional Items
Video Conveys Hotel's Commitment to Environment and Wellness
Hotel's Stylish Website Communicates its Environmental Commitment
New Trend: Online Hotel Environmental Reports
Certifications
A New Kind of Green Certification: Healthy Hotels
TripAdvisor Update: 2,100 Properties Certified; Boston Leads Nation
TripAdvisor Launches GreenLeaders Program; Fourteen Boston and Cambridge Hotels Recognized
Green Key Launches a Meetings Certification
Standards
ASTM Publishes Its Accommodations Standards for Environmentally Sustainable Meetings
Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative to be Used in RFP's
Earth Hour, Earth Day
How Hotels Will Celebrate 2016 Earth Hour and Earth Day
Green Leasing: An Effective Tenant/Landlord Strategy for Energy Efficiency
A Resource for Furnishing Your Property with Sustainable Products
Does Your Hotel have a Sustainable Purchasing Policy? Does it Work Well?
Management Strategies for a Successful Green Program
Breaking Down the Barriers to the Success of your Green Program
Presentations
View presentations made at Boston Green Tourism workshops.
Multiple Categories
Better Buildings Tools and Resources for Achieving Energy Savings
Engineering Approaches to Reducing Energy and Water Use in Hotels
Operational Tips and Energy Solutions with Strong ROI
Cooling Related Energy Conservation
Sheraton Boston's Path to 30/20/20
Hyatt Regency Boston's Strategy for Reducing Electricity Use by 45%
High Impact Hotel Energy Projects
Reducing Natural Gas Bills in Hotels
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Hotels
HVAC, Domestic Hot Water
Precise Management of Guest Room Thermal Control
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation for HVAC and Ice Machines: Improve Fiscal and Physical Health
ENERGY VALVE 3.0: Solving Low Delta T by Leveraging IoT
Clean HVAC Coils: A Cost Efficient Solution to a Cleaner Indoor Environment
Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) HVAC Systems: Hotel Applications
Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Program: The Hotel / Lodging Industry
Heat Pump Water Heaters in Hotels - Engineering & Economics
Leveraging Mechanical CHP w/ Natural Gas Engine Driven Chillers
HVAC Energy Savings with Cloud-Based Software
Combined Heat and Power with Natural Gas Engine Driven Heat Pumps
Domestic Hot Water Systems Advances & Concerns in the Hospitality Sector
Free Cooling & Other HVAC Opportunities
Understanding Chiller Plant Optimization
Two Energy-Saving Products: Heat Timer Boiler Controls and Heat Pump Block Heaters
Ventilation Solutions for Hospitality Applications
Upgrading Hotel PTAC Units - When & Why
Power to Profit: Introduction to Combined Heat and Power
Improved Chilled Water Plant Performance with a New Energy Valve
Heat Recovery and Transfer (Besides CHP)
Bio-Based Phase Change Materials (BioPCMs)
Thermal Storage Solutions with Existing Chillers: Bio-Based Phase Change Materials
EcoThermalFilters: Heat Recovery Technology for Commercial Kitchens
Taj Boston: Condensate Recovery Project; Testing a Food Waste Dehydration Machine
Smart Buildings
Demand Control Ventilation with Improved Sensors: Optimize Air Quality and Achieve Energy Savings
Building Automation Systems for Hotels and Conference Centers
New Generation of Building HVAC Analytics: ROI in Months, Not Years
The Latest in Intelligent Guest Room Technologies
How Big Data Analytics Helps Hotels Improve Maintenance and Comfort, and Save Energy
Energy Storage, Reduce Demand Charges, Microgrids
Microgrids: Resilient Hospitality and the New Energy Landscape
Energy Storage Solution - Introduction & Benefits
Terrawatt Intelligent Demand Response Technology
Motors
Saving Electric Motor Energy with Smart Drive Technology
Variable Speed Water Pumps for Hotels
Variable Drive Retrofit for Domestic Water Booster
The Hidden Energy: Electric Motor Savings in Hotels
Motors Used for Refrigeration and HVAC: How to Identify Retrofits with Great ROI’s
Energy Audits
Retro-commissioning Performance Assessments
Hotel Energy Efficiency: Insights from Energy Auditors
Metering & Energy Management Information Systems
Interior Insulation
Hotels: The War on Pipe Insulation
Lighting
Wireless Lighting Control that Works
Desk Lamps, T5s and Smart LED Retrofits for Corridor Fixtures
Improving Hotel Aesthetics and the Bottom Line with Window Shades and Lighting Controls
Recent and Upcoming Innovations in LED Lighting
Advances in Lighting Controls and the Impact of ASHRAE Requirements
Kitchen
Refrigeration Basics for Hotels; Common Efficiency Measures
Hobart Energy Efficiency Program: Saving Water and Energy in the Dishroom
Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation: What's New and Better?
Save Energy with a Dishwasher Heat Exchanger
Warewashing and Energy Savings
Elevators and Escalators
Green Technologies in Elevator and Escalator Design
Swimming Pools
Energy Savings Opportunities in Hospitality Swimming Pools: Pumps and Lights
Building Shell
Refurbishing vs. Replacing Commercial Windows: Why, When and How
The Langham Boston Hotel Window Film Project
A Brief Introduction to Window Film
Transformers
The Low-Voltage Transformer Opportunity: Reduce Losses by 70-80%
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Procurement Options in Massachusetts
Community Solar Net Metering Credit Program in Massachusetts
Purchasing Renewable Energy to Benefit Your Hotel
Financing
Innovative Strategies for Financing Energy and Water Efficiency Projects
Waste Management Principles
Best Practices for Organizing Waste Management Programs
Waste Reduction
Waste Reduction for Hotels: The Best R of the 3 R's
Recycling, General
Global Recycling Industry Developments: What they Mean for Hotels
InterContinental Boston’s Green Initiatives: Let’s Engage
Reuse
InterContinental Boston's Community Initiatives, "Work Better Together"
Food Waste
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions: Fryer Management and Controlling Moisture in Refrigerators
Food Waste Diversion One Year after the Ban Took Effect: What Works Best? Where Are We Headed?
How Pulping Systems Can Help Hotel Restaurants Reduce Food Waste and Save Money
Preventing Food Waste in Hospitality
The Compelling Case for Waste Food Dehydration Technology
Improving Sustainability By Recycling Used Cooking Oil
Furniture
Hotels and Furniture Banks: Working Together to Help the Planet and the Homeless
Opportunities from Reusing and Recycling Hotel Furniture
Mattresses
Mattress Recycling: Market Improvement
How Hotels can Recycle Mattresses and other Hard Goods
Construction & Demolition (C&D) Materials
Improving Reuse and Recycling in Hotel Renovations: Reduce Waste & Save Money
Refillable Amenity Dispensers
Branded Amenities & Amenity Fixtures - A Savvy, Sustainable Solution
Pillows
Pillow Renovation and Sustainability
Paint
The Paint Exchange: How to Recycle Latex Paint and Purchase Recycled Paint
Universal Waste
General Principles
Reducing your Hotel's Chemical Footprint: Healthy Products for People and the Planet
Reducing Toxic Chemicals at Your Facility
How to Assure Good IAQ
Preventive Maintenance Tips to Improve Aesthetics, Indoor Air Quality & Profits
Healthy Indoor Air with Energy Savings
Addressing Odor Problems
Tackling VOCs, Smoke, Mold Smell and other Odors with Hydroxyl Generators
Control Mold
Preventing and Safely Treating Mold in Hotels
Allergy-Friendly Rooms
Chemical Exposures as Barriers to Access in Hotels: Clearing the Air and the Way to Improved Access
Making Our World Safer for People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
Green Cleaning
The "Dirty-less Secret": Electrically Activated Water
Cleaning and Disinfecting with ElectroChemically Activated Water
FREE-FLOW Biological Drain Maintenance for Commercial Kitchens
Welcome to Xeros: A Revolution in Laundry Cleaning
Green Laundry; Cleaning with Microfibers
Electrolyzed Water and Why it is Good for You
Disinfecting
Sanitization and Disinfection in Hotels: Why, When and How
Indoor Plants/Biophilic Design
The Economics of Biophilic Design: Why Designing with Nature in Mind Makes Economic Sense
EV Charging Stations
Offering a Plug: The Benefits of Attracting Electric Vehicles
Green Parking
Parksmart: Sustainable Practices in Parking Structure Management, Programming, Design and Technology
Biking
Boston's Expanding Bicycle Program for Visitors and Residents
Why and How Hotels Can Become Bike-Friendly for Staff and Guests
Zagster -- The Newest Green Amenity
Other
The Green Hotel Movement: The Next Five Years
The Langham, Boston: Environmental Sustainability Plus Green Initiatives
Saunders Hotel Group: Genuine Responsibility Program
Seaport Green Initiatives 2017
The Ritz-Carlton Boston: Energy Actions 2017
Taj Boston's Recent Green Initiatives
Courtyard Boston Downtown: Green Initiatives
Seaport Hotel: Green Achievements, Green Resume
Green Initiatives at The Langham, Boston
Eco-Initiatives by the Saunders Hotel Group
Hyatt Regency Boston: Energy Projects Updates
InterContinental Boston's Recent Green Initiatives: Let's Engage
The Millennium Bostonian Green Program: Progress and Plans
The Langham Boston's Plans to Cut Electricity Use by 3.5 Million kWh's
Sheraton Boston: 30/20/20 Sustainability Update
Saunders Hotel Group’s Green Program
The Fairmont Copley Plaza’s Green Program
Taj Boston: Condensate Recovery Project; Testing a Food Waste Dehydration Machine
InterContinental Boston’s Green Initiatives: Let’s Engage
Sheraton Boston's Path to 30/20/20
Hyatt Regency Boston's Strategy for Reducing Electricity Use by 45%
HI-Boston LEEDs the Way: The Development and Marketing of a Green Hostel
Omni Parker House: Green Team Initiatives and Accomplishments
Articles
View articles from Boston Green Tourism newsletters.
Multiple Categories
HVAC, Domestic Hot Water
The Value of HVAC and Ductwork Cleaning and Inspection
Mandarin Oriental Boston's Chiller Plant Optimization Project Saves
> $60,000 / Year
Sealing Leaky Ducts Improves Ventilation, Air Quality, Energy Efficiency
Video Shows that Constant Airflow Regulators Work Well
Reduce Airflow through Elevator Vents to Cut Energy Bills
How To Replace Your PTAC Units with No Capital Expense
Comfort Inn in Revere Installs Combined Heat and Power System
Heat Recovery and Transfer (Besides CHP)
Is Your Property Reusing its Waste Heat?
Boston Hotels Recover and Reuse Heat from Steam Systems' Condensate
Smart Buildings
Automated System Optimization Tools: Slash Energy Use, No Capital Expense
Guest Room Occupancy Controls Study
Energy Storage, Reduce Demand Charges, Microgrids
Tesla Introduces Batteries for Commercial Businesses, Industry, Homes: What Does it Mean for Hotels?
Coming Soon: Energy Storage Systems that Enable Hotels to Cut Their Bills
Two SF Hotels Cut Electricity Bills by Using Batteries during Peak Hours
Motors
EC Motors Make Sense for Hotel Pools
Variable Speed Drives: Has your Hotel Finished Installing Them?
Lighting
LEDs Improve Garage and Parking Lot Lighting
Ready for Prime Time: LED Lights Sparkle in Candelabra Lamps
Smart Stairwells: ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2010 Code Requires Stairwell Lighting Controls
Kitchen
Ice Machines: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient and Well Maintained
Walk-in Coolers and Freezers: How to Save Energy
What's New with Kitchen Ventilation Hood Controls?
Elevators and Escalators
Advances in Elevators Call for a Quicker Replacement Cycle
Laundry
How Many Towels does your Hotel Issue to its Guests?
Plug Load
Reducing Plug Load Electricity is an Often Overlooked Opportunity
Building Shell
Langham Boston Hotel Window Film Case Study Released
Sheraton Commander Addresses Noise and Saves Energy with New Windows
New Development in Window Film Makes it More Appealing
Transformers
Is it Time to Replace your Hotel's Transformers?
Does it Make Sense to Replace Transformers Before they Fail?
Maintenance
HEI Hotels and Resorts: Fab Four Energy Buddy Program and Checklists
Renewable Energy
Community Solar Offers New Opportunity for Hotels
Is it Time to Reconsider Solar Electricity?
Purchasing Solar Panels has become Cheaper and Easier
Element Hotels Now Powered by Renewable Energy
The Colonnade Hotel and Saunders Hotels Now Powered by Wind Energy
Financing / Business
Purchasing Renewable Energy: Advisers Could Help
New Option for Funding Energy and Water-Saving Projects
Other
Hotel Chains’ Energy and Water Use Reduction Goals
Boston Approves Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance for Commercial Buildings
Waste Management, General
Reuse Marketplace Website Helps Businesses Get Rid Of or Find Reusable & Surplus Items
Waste Reduction
Coffee to Go: The Worst and Best Cups to Use
What will Replace the Plastic Straw?
Recycling, General
Recycling Signs: Are Yours Attractive and Effective?
These Days, Even Waste Compactors are Smart
What is Your Hotel's Recycling Rate?
How do Single Stream Recyclables get Sorted at Material Recovery Facilities?
How to Find a Hauler for Almost Any Recyclable Commodity
Recycling Everyday Items
Plastic Pollution: How Can Hotels Reduce It?
Restaurants are Moving Away from Polystyrene Foam
InterContinental Boston Switches to Reusable Water Bottles
Is Your Cardboard Baler Used to Capacity?
Food Waste
Source Reduction of Food Waste Guidance
Sustainability Through Food Rescue
Westin Boston Waterfront Starts Food Donation Program; Donates 1500 Pounds in First Two Months
Food Waste Solutions: EPA Launches Website Resource Center
InterContinental Boston Cuts its Food Waste--and Reduces its Food Budget
The Lenox Hotel Now Donates Food Regularly to Boston Rescue Mission
Local Food Waste to be Converted to Renewable Energy
Boston College Dining Service Cuts Pre-Consumer Food Waste by 60%
Daily Table Provides Free Pickup of Surplus Food from Hotels
LeanPath Introduces New Food Waste Reduction Product for Restaurants
Marriott Quincy Uses a Smart Biodigester to Dispose of Food Waste
Processing Food Waste: What Do We Now Know about Biodigesters and Dehydrators?
Bio-Digesters: An Alternative for Reducing Food Waste
Complying with the New Massachusetts Food Waste Disposal Ban
Food Waste Diversion Case Study: The Eliot Hotel's Clio Restaurant and Uni Sashimi Bar
Prevent Food Waste and Cut Your Bills
Are you Getting the Best Price for Used Cooking Oil?
Furniture
Sheraton Boston Lights the Homes of Families Moving Out of Shelters
Sheraton Boston Finds Home for its Used Furniture, Saves Money; IRN Made Arrangements
Mattresses
Modular Mattresses Reduce Costs, Waste and Downtime
Amenities
44 Massachusetts Hotels Recycle Their Soap with Clean the World
InterContinental Boston Donates 1,945 Pounds of Soap in 2014
Electronics
How to Recycle and Dispose of Electronics Properly
Paint
Leftover Paint: What to Do With It
Universal Waste
Clothing
The Green Way to Manage Used Clothing
Construction & Demolition (C&D) Materials
General Principles
Chemical Footprint Project Assessment Tool Introduced
IAQ
Will Hotel Guests Start Measuring Indoor Air Quality?
Tips for Creating a Healthy Environment for Guests and Staff
Where to Find Toxics in the Hotel
What's in Your Hotel's Hand Soap?
Product Substitution
EPA's Safer Choice Label Helps Businesses Provide a Safer Environment
Green Cleaning
Study Shows that Long Term Exposure to Cleaning Chemicals Harms Women's Lungs
Chemical Free Cleaning Making Inroads
Alternatives to Bleach and Other Laundry Products
Indoor Plants / Biophilic Design
General
Chemical-Free Water Treatment Systems Save Money and Improve Safety
Leading Hotel Groups Collaborate to Launch First Standardized Water Measurement Tool for Lodging
Whole World Water: How Hotels Add a Revenue Stream While Helping People Access Clean Water
Hotel Chains’ Energy and Water Use Reduction Goals
New Option for Funding Energy and Water-Saving Projects
Bathroom
Water Conservation Toilet Technology Helps Hotels Conserve Water and Reduce Water Damage
Low-Flow Showerheads: Can You Do Better?
Most Efficient Toilets Use Less than One Gallon Per Flush
Two New Devices Reduce Hot Water Use in Showers
Sheraton Boston's Bills Plunge after Toilet Replacement Project
Toilet Uses Only 0.8 Gallons per Flush
How Many Towels does your Hotel Issue to its Guests?
Laundry
Two Green and Lucrative Laundry Solutions: Wastewater Recycling and Ozone Laundry
Midtown Hotel Eliminates Hot Water for Laundry
Hotels Laundries Recycle Wastewater, Cut Energy and Water Bills
Restaurant
Innovative Plate Scraping Product Saves Restaurants Water, Energy and Money
Pool
General
Green Restaurant Association Distributor Program Helps Users Find Green Equipment, Supplies and Food
GMO's to Get More Attention from Customers
Publicizing Your Restaurant's Use of New England Food
Certifications
All InterContinental Hotel Restaurants in U.S. and Canada are now Green Certified
New Certification for Healthy Restaurant Menus
Brasserie Jo Pioneers Green Dining in Boston Hotels
Guidelines
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guides for Food
Bees
Professional Support for Hotel Beehives
Seaport Hotel Serves Beer Made from its Own Honey: Seaport Honey Ginger IPA
General
InterContinental San Francisco's Travel Tool Helps Guests Find Greenest Ways to Destinations
Seaport Hotel Makes Transportation Greener for Guests and Staff
Electric Vehicles / Charging Stations
Electric Vehicle Car Share Services
Electric Vehicle Sales Expected to Rise Rapidly
Electric Vehicles, Charging Stations Advance; Charging Station Incentives are Rich
Does It Make Sense to Convert your Hotel Van to a Hybrid?
The Bright Future of Electric Vehicles and EV Charging Stations
Advice for Incorporating EV Charging Stations at Hotels
Is an Electric Van in Your Hotel's Future?
Do Hotels Charge Customers who use their Electric Car Charging Stations?
Green Parking
Making Parking Lots Greener, Safer, More Attractive
You Can Even Green Your Parking Garage
Hotel Guests Can Rent a Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle, and Plan Greener Trips
General
A Pen Can Speak to Your Guests: The Value of Eco-Friendly Promotional Items
Video Conveys Hotel's Commitment to Environment and Wellness
Hotel's Stylish Website Communicates its Environmental Commitment
New Trend: Online Hotel Environmental Reports
Certifications
A New Kind of Green Certification: Healthy Hotels
TripAdvisor Update: 2,100 Properties Certified; Boston Leads Nation
TripAdvisor Launches GreenLeaders Program; Fourteen Boston and Cambridge Hotels Recognized
Green Key Launches a Meetings Certification
Standards
ASTM Publishes Its Accommodations Standards for Environmentally Sustainable Meetings
Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative to be Used in RFP's
Earth Hour, Earth Day
How Hotels Will Celebrate 2016 Earth Hour and Earth Day
Green Leasing: An Effective Tenant/Landlord Strategy for Energy Efficiency
A Resource for Furnishing Your Property with Sustainable Products
Does Your Hotel have a Sustainable Purchasing Policy? Does it Work Well?
Management Strategies for a Successful Green Program
Breaking Down the Barriers to the Success of your Green Program

