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Audubon InternationalThe Audubon International Green leaf Eco-Rating Program recognizes lodgings that have met environmental best practice standards for water quality, water conservation, waste minimization, resource conservation and energy efficiency. |
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Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)The Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC) is a set of global standards developed by a global coalition of public and private sector members by which the sustainable practices of hotels can be measured. |
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Green GlobeGreen Globe partners with travel and tourism organizations to achieve better environmental performance and more efficient use of resources. |
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Green KeyThe Green Key Eco-Rating Program recognizes hotels, motels, and resorts that are committed to improving their environmental performance. |
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FitwelFitwel certification signals to stakeholders the prioritization of wellness within the design, development, and operations of buildings. |
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Sustainable Travel InternationalThe non-profit, Sustainable Travel International, provides programs to help hospitality businesses protect the environment, preserve cultural heritage and contribute to local economic development. |
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EMA Seal for HospitalityThe purpose of the EMA Seal for Hospitality is to provide a transparent way to measure each hotel/resort's environmental accomplishments to lessening their impact. |
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Energy StarEnergy Star is a government-backed program helping businesses protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. |
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Green SealGreen Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that uses science-based standards and the power of the marketplace to create a more sustainable world. |
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LEEDThe U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system provides independent, third-party verification that a building meets the highest green building and performance measures. |
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ExpediaGreen Hotels on Expedia lists green hotels based on criteria established in partnership with Sustainable Travel International. |
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OrbitzOrbitz maintains a list of Eco-Friendly Hotels. |
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TravelocityTravelocity's Green Hotel Directory lists eco-friendly hotels marking them with their green leaf tag. |
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TripAdvisorTripAdvisor's GreenLeaders Program rates hotels from bronze to platinum based on a variety of green practices including energy efficiency, recycling, local and organic food, etc. |
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CaliforniaThe State of California Green Lodging Program recognizes lodgings that have developed sustainability practices to minimize waste and conserve energy and natural resources. |
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DelawareThe Delaware Green Lodging Program recognizes hotels, resorts and other hospitality operations that are committed to minimizing their environmental impact. |
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FloridaThe Florida Green Lodging Program recognizes environmentally conscientious lodging facilities across the state. |
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HawaiiThe Hawaii Green Business Program recognizes hotels and resorts that operate in an environmentally responsible way. |
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MaineThe Maine Environmental Leader Green Certification Program recognizes lodgings working to reduce their energy use and carbon footprint, minimize waste, and use safer alternatives to toxic cleaning products. |
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MarylandThe Maryland Green Travel Program certifies and recognizes tourism businesses committed to improving their operations in order to reduce their environmental impact. |
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MichiganGreen Lodging Michigan recognizes lodging facilities who are leaders in energy conservation, air quality and reduced water consumption and waste |
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MissouriThe Missouri Certified Green Program recognizes lodging establishments that are committed to being environmentally sustainable in the local community. |
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Rhode IslandThe Rhode Island Hospitality Green Certification Program recognizes hospitality businesses that follow green performance standards and best management practices. |
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VermontGreen Hotels in the Green Mountain State recognizes Vermont lodgings that use sound environmental management practices to reduce their impact on the environment. |
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VirginiaThe Virginia Green Program recognizes hotels, resorts and other businesses in the hospitality sector that have taken steps to reduce their impact on the environment. |
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WisconsinTravel Green Wisconsin recognizes lodging facilities that have made a commitment to improve their operations in order to reduce their environmental and social impact. |
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State program information courtesy of AAA Eco Program |