Full Environmental Policy
Our Mission
- Motel 540 is on a mission to improve sustainable practices, recycle more, save water, reduce electricity, use eco-friendly chemicals and find new ways to green our operations. Motel 540 aims to achieve a minimum Qualmark Enviro Silver rating
Sustainable Practices
- Every year we sponsor a local or national environmental organisation ot project
- Developing and updating our eco training and resources for all our team members
- Incorporating our environmental commitment into our business decisions such as using local sourced produce and eco-friendly partners
Recycle & Re-use
- Recycling programme in place at our hotel and head office
- Reminder notes in our reception, reservations and cleaning rooms to recycle
- Partnering with suppliers who have an environmental
- Option for guests to reuse towels and linens to save water and reduce detergents
Reduce Energy, Water Use And Waste
- Use of energy saving LED lights in all areas of the hotel
- Use of renewable geothermal gas and hydro-electric electricity energy sources
- Sensor activated lights in outdoor areas
- Using electronic communications rather than paper where possible
- All our electronic communications contain a reminder to consider the environment before printing
- Where paper is used it will be recycled or acid free, carbon neutral and sourced from sustainable forests
- Regular room maintenance checks to address issues such as leaky taps
- Installation of water saving devices such dual flush toilets in our rooms
- Bi-annual waste practice review to ensure efficient operations
- Bio-degradable bin liners and bags in all rooms, hotels and head office
Eco Friendly Chemicals
- Use of eco-friendly, natural plant enzyme based cleaners for hotel cleaning
- In-room bio-degradable options for laundry and dishwashing cleaners
Customer Involvement
- In room reminders about recycling bins and recycling where possible
- In room reminders about simple energy and water saving actions from turning off lights to eco-wash options
- Option for guests to reuse towels and linens to save water and reduce detergents
- Providing guests with walking and recreation area maps and walking and cycling tour options