As a luxury hotel governed by Green practices, Hyatt Regency Boston earned an Environmental Merit Award from the Environmental Protection Agency last week…
As a luxury hotel governed by Green practices, Hyatt Regency Boston earned an Environmental Merit Award from the Environmental Protection Agency last week.
The Hyatt Regency Boston was recognized by the EPA for making a commitment in 2004 to continuously use environmentally friendly practices. A recent $10.5 million renovation enabled Hyatt Regency Boston to implement several energy, water and resource saving initiatives. These efforts have also lead Hyatt Regency Boston to become the first hotel in the city to be part of the Green Hotels Association, an organization that promotes and recognizes eco-friendly hotel operations.
When the hotel began major renovations in late 2004, non-volatile organic compound paint was used, that reduces paint fumes and is environmentally friendly. The hotel`s green practices include using ice machines and kitchen refrigeration units cooled by air, instead of water. Guestroom faucet aerators were changed in 2004 from 2.5 to 2 gallons per minute. Hotel offices and back areas are retrofitted with lights that conserve wattage. Every meeting and storage room is equipped with motion sensors to turn lights on and off. And every guest room has a programmable energy thermostat that is turned on at check in and off at check out. To limit energy, water, and detergent use, the hotel does not change linens and towels in guest rooms for up to three days unless requested by a guest. The hotel`s recycling program includes everything from paper and bottles to electronic parts, fluorescent lamps and computer monitors. The latest component to this program is a barrel for compost and organic waste.
We believe it`s important that we commit ourselves to environmentally friendly practices, said David Nadelman, General Manager. As a leader in the community, Hyatt Regency Boston believes it is our responsibility to continually strive to improve our green practices. We`re pleased that the EPA has recognized these efforts in the first year of implementation.
The merit awards, given out since 1970, honor individuals and groups who have shown particular ingenuity and commitment in their efforts to preserve the region`s environment. This year`s competition drew approximately 70 nominations from across New England.
These awards are among the highest honors EPA can bestow to recognize environmental accomplishments, said Robert W. Varney, regional administrator for EPA`s New England Office. The work of these individuals, organizations and businesses reflect the best attributes of New Englanders, working to find solutions to environmental issues. I offer my gratitude for their extraordinary contributions in protecting the environment.
Photo: David Nadelman, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Boston, proudly displays Environmental Merit Award.
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