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Click Here to see pictures from Wyndham Worldwide’s Global Earth Day April 2009
Wyndham Worldwide's Global Earth Day April 2009
Group RCI Mexico
Group RCI Mexico
Group RCI Mexico
Group RCI Mexico
Las Vegas Wyndham Corporate Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Las Vegas Wyndham Corporate Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Las Vegas Wyndham Corporate Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Las Vegas Wyndham Corporate Las Vegas, Nevada USA
WorldMark by Wyndham Discovery Bay Port Townsend, Washington USA
WorldMark Windsor, California USA
WVO Margate, Florida USA
WVO Orlando
WVO Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort Orlando, Florida USA
Wyndham Corporate Customer Care Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA
Wyndham Cypress Palms Kissimmee, Florida USA
Wyndham Cypress Palms Kissimmee, Florida USA
Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort, Rio Mar, Puerto Rico
Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort, Rio Mar, Puerto Rico
Wyndham Smoky Mountains,Sevierville, Tennessee
Wyndham Worldwide Corporate Headquarters Parsippany, New Jersey USA
Wyndham Worldwide Corporate Headquarters Parsippany, New Jersey USA
Wyndham Worldwide Corporate Headquarters Parsippany, New Jersey USA
Wyndham Worldwide Corporate Headquarters Parsippany, New Jersey USA
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The Ramada Plaza Beach Resort in Fort Walton Beach Receives Florida Green Lodging Program Distinction
The Ramada Plaza Beach Resort in Fort Walton Beach received the Florida Green
Lodging Program in November 2008 and is the first hotel in Escambia and Santa
Rosa counties to achieve this designation.The Florida Green Lodging Program, established in 2004 by the state Department of Environmental Protection, was created to recognize and reward environmentally conscious lodging facilities. The program measures the property’s water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction and clean air practices, in addition to assessing how effectively it communicates its green policies to guests and employees.
Initiatives that helped the Ramada Plaza
Beach in Fort Walton Beach achieve the
Florida Green Lodging certification included:- - Energy savings from solar panels that are
used to heat the hotel’s swimming pools - - Switching from traditional hot water heaters
to tank-less water heating systems - - Offering guests the option of using linens and
towels more than once - - Purchasing water-efficient washing machines
and using environmentally-friendly cleaning
chemicals - - Installing low-flow shower heads, faucets and
toilets to conserve water - - Replacing traditional light bulbs with compact
fluorescent bulbs - - Providing recycling baskets on every hotel
floor - - Installing electronic timers on external water
fountains - - Creating an environmentally-conscious
culture for guests and employees
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
Contact Information:
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy S.E.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 US
Phone: 850-243-9161
Toll free: 1-800-272-6232 - - Energy savings from solar panels that are
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Super 8 in Monroe, Wisconsin Recognized by Super 8 for Green Lodging Certification and by Wyndham Worldwide for Excellence in Sustainability

Pictured left to right: Jim Darby, VP of Operations, Super 8; Art Bartsch, Owner, Super 8 Monroe; Barbara Bartsch, Owner, Super 8 Monroe; Jane Thomas, Co-Owner Super 8 Monroe; Richard Thoman Co-owners Super 8 Monroe; John Valletta, President, Super 8; Faith Taylor, VP, Sustainability and Innovation, Wyndham Worldwide
Super 8 of Monroe Obtains Travel Green Distinction in Wisconsin
The Super 8 of Monroe recently obtained the Wisconsin Travel Green distinction. Not only did they meet the minimum 30 points to earn this certificate, they scored a total of 92 points to be awarded Travel Green. The owners of the site were also recognized by Wyndham’s Worldwide Green program and Super 8 leadership for their outstanding contributions on February 11, 2009.The Wisconsin Department of Tourism together with the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative developed the Travel Green Wisconsin certification program in 2007 based on goals set forth by the Sustainable Tourism Ad Hoc Committee, as well as a review of existing “green” certification programs.
Initiatives that helped Super 8 of Monroe achieve the Travel Green award included:
- Installing 600 square feet of solar panels to reduce monthly water heating costs by about 40%
- Providing overall energy savings from the solar panels to help heat the hotel swimming pool
- Using recycled content carpeting and installing energy efficient lighting throughout the building
- Reducing energy bills by about 10% with motion-detection sensors in guest rooms
- Trimming the energy bill by approximately 20% through the use of heat pumps in Package Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) units
- Installing low energy efficient windows and Energy Recovery Ventilators to reduce overall costs
- Reclaiming heat from the swimming pool to heat the hotel whirlpool
- Encouraging the linen re-use program for all hotel guests
Benefits:
- Despite a tough economy, this property has seen the largest year over year revenue increase since opening
- Free and increased advertising and public press from being on the Travel Green Wisconsin website and other local press and media
- New consumers who has visited and stayed at the site because of their Green programs
For additional information on how the Super 8 scored in the Wisconsin state certification, visit the Travel Green Wisconsin Web Site.
Super 8 Monroe, Wisconsin
Contact Information
500 Sixth St
Monroe, WI 53566
608-325-1500
Toll Free: 800-800-8000
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The Days Hotel Grand Rapids, Michigan Receives Green Lodging Michigan Program Distinction
The Days Hotel Grand Rapids has earned the Green Lodging Michigan Certification. The Green Lodging Program distinguishes lodging properties that are leaders in energy conservation, air quality and reduced water consumption and waste. Green Lodging Michigan is a joint program through Michigan's Energy Office and the Department of Environmental Quality. It is designed to promote Green Lodging throughout the state by encouraging hospitality facilities to adopt cost-saving green practices. It is a voluntary program that establishes environmental guidelines for the hospitality industry to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution.
Initiatives that helped The Days Hotel Grand Rapids achieve the Green Lodging Michigan Certification included:- Converting guest bath lighting to energy efficient bulbs
- Installing Occupancy Sensor Lighting Controls in public spaces
- Installing White Roof to reflect summer heat
- Installing Ozone Laundry system
- Offering a linen re-use program that allows guests to choose how often their sheets and towels are laundered
- Resealing the parking lot using eco-friendly products made in Michigan
- Maintaining hotel pool with Bromine
- Converting in-room cups from Styrofoam to glass and china
- Implementing a newspaper and magazine recycling partnership with local Boy Scout Troop
- Collecting deep fryer oil and use to make bio-diesel
- Donating opened amenities to local homeless shelter
The Days Hotel Grand Rapids
Contact Information:
310 Pearl Street NW.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 US
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The Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in London, England Remains Leader in Sustainable Initiatives
The Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour continues to stand out as a leader in sustainable and innovative ideas. The property utilizes green techniques to combine environmental preservation with the highest levels of service.
Initiatives that the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour has implemented include:- Sorting waste from all guest rooms into recyclable items
- Producing bottled water on site for guests and team members into reusable glass bottles, saving saving approximately 93,440 plastic bottles per year.
- Utilizing CHP (combined heat and power system) to create energy, which is circulated for heating the property, hot water, and swimming pool
- Introducing re-useable newspaper bags
- Installing low energy lamps on all guest room floors
- Using re-useable laundry bags for bags
- Removing plastic stir strips from back of house areas
- Using environmentally friendly soaps and detergents
- Introducing complimentary sports water bottles for health club members
- Sending all food waste to a bio mass plant rather than a land fill
- Purchasing Stern fuel in large tins and decanting to smaller, reducing the amount of tin used
- Changing long stay guest linen every other day
- Installing aerated taps in all guest rooms and public area toilets
Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour
Contact Information:
London Chelsea Harbour
London SW10 0XG
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)20 7823 3000
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HD Supply
HD Supply is committed to having a positive impact on the environment and supporting our customers in their efforts to promote sustainability. With our selection of ideallygreenSM products, we have what you need to help you reduce operating expenses while implementing environmentally friendly practices. In addition to continually adding more green products to our assortment, HD Supply continues to support sustainable education and programs. Since the launch of our ideallygreenSM program in 2007, we continue to support and actively participate in green programs with our customers and within the industries that we serve. The ideallygreenSM program focuses on providing information and products to assist customers in having a positive impact on one of the following five areas: Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Indoor Environmental Quality, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Material Disposal. It is our mission to provide valuable information and environmentally preferable product alternatives to our customers while also seeking ways to reduce our own impact on the environment.
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Ecolab
Wyndham works with Ecolab and their green cleaning solutions in various locations around the world.
ECOLAB Sustainability Statement: At Ecolab, making the world a cleaner, safer place is our business. We are committed to providing our customers with the most effective and efficient cleaning, food safety and infection control programs available. Sustainability is inherent in our products and services. From concentrated, solid formulations to innovative packaging and dispensing methods, our products are designed to help increase safety, lower the use of water and energy, and reduce the chemicals and waste released to the environment. Strengthened by the expertise of our associates and combined with our dedication to social responsibility, these offerings provide value to our customers and the global economy – and help foster a more sustainable world.
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Cintas
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is committed to protecting the environment. Joining with Cintas®, the Wyndham brand is launching a beautiful and stylish new uniform program that features eco-friendly fabrics such as recycled polyester and other green components. Utilizing new technology, recycled water bottles, plastic bottles, soda bottles etc., are processed into flakes which then become a filament which is spun into a yarn that finally gets woven into a fabric. The end result is a fashionable suit that is actually machine washable, cost effective and extremely comfortable. This new apparel program will be in Wyndham hotels this fall.

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Wyndham ClearAirSM Rooms by PURE™
Feel healthy and refreshed…think clear at meetings or sleep clear through the night. Wyndham Hotel and Resort properties now offers Wyndham ClearAirSM meeting and guest rooms for guests, especially allergy sufferers. Using the PURE™ system, the guest room is specially maintained, including the carpets, upholstery and even the air you breathe. The state of the art air purification system operates continuously, eliminating up to 98-100% of viruses and bacteria. In guest rooms, you'll sleep on PURE™ mattress and pillow covers that are resistant to mold and dust mites. It's the ultimate in comfort - so you can be alert at meetings, and well rested at night. Be well.
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Blue Harmony™ Spa and Fitness
As one of the first spa and fitness centers with a green strategy, the Blue Harmony™ concept will be sensitive to the environment with each location designed, constructed and operated as a green interior design eligible for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or L.E.E.D. certification, from the U.S. Green Building Council. Ecologically friendly elements inside Blue Harmony™ facilities will include furniture and fixtures made from sustainable materials, energy-efficient lighting and robes made from organic cotton.
Blue Harmony Overview Podcast
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