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Criteria to be an EcoRoom or EcoSuite:
1. Cleaning Products – General Purpose, Bathroom, Glass and
Carpet Cleaning
A. Must be Less than 10% VOC’s by weight.
B. Must Be Diluted at least 8 to 1.
C. The Undiluted product shall not be toxic to Humans.
D. The Undiluted product shall not contain carcinogens or any
ingredients that are known to cause reproductive toxicity.
E. The Undiluted product shall not be corrosive to the skin or eyes
F. The Undiluted product shall not be a skin sensitizer
G. The Undiluted product shall not be combustible
H. The product as used shall not contain substances that contribute
significantly to the production of photochemical smog,
Tropospheric ozone, or poor indoor air quality.
The Volatile Organic Compound as used shall not exceed the
following:
- 1% by Weight for Dilutable Carpet Cleaners
- 1% by Weight for General Purpose and Bathroom Cleaners
- 3% by Weight for Glass Cleaners
- 3% by Weight for Ready to Use Carpet Cleaners
I. The Product as used shall not be toxic to aquatic life
J. Each of the organic ingredients in the product as used shall exhibit
ready biodegradablity
K. The product as used shall not contain more than 0.5% by weight
of total phosphorus
L. The product containers shall be recyclable or Manufacturers may
provide for the returning and refilling of their packaging.
M. Prohibited Ingredients include the following:
· Alkylphenol ethoxylates
· Dibutyl Phthalate
· Heavy metals including arsenic, lead, cadmium, cobalt,
chromium, mercury, nickel, or selenium
· Ozone-depleting compounds
· Optical Brighteners
N. Training – The Product Manufacturer, its distributor, or a third
party shall offer training or training materials in the proper use of the
product. These shall include step-by-step instructions for the proper
dilution, use, disposal, and the use of the equipment. A statement
containing this information shall be provided to Each Supplier of
cleaning products. They will sign the statement verifying that each of
the products supplied complies with these standards.
2. Paper Products – Consumable Paper Products shall be made from recycled fibers, with the following minimum postconsumer content:
- Bathroom Tissue: 20%, Facial Tissue: 10%,
Napkins and Paper Towels: 40%
3. Amenity Products – Property shall use refillable amenity
dispensers or individual containers for shampoo, conditioner, soap,
lotion, etc. Individual products shall be the smallest practical size for
the length of stay and minimally packaged in recycled and/or
recylable materials. Used amenities are collected for donation to
charity or for recycling where practical.
4. Linen and Towel Reuse Program – Property shall implement and
execute a well designed Linen and Towel Re-use program for all
Guest Rooms.
5. Recycling Program – Property shall establish and maintain
recycling programs for the common areas, administrative areas, and
Guest rooms. The Guest Room Receptacle must be clearly identified
for Glass, Paper, Aluminum, & Plastic.
6. Lighting – All Guest Room Lighting shall be Energy Efficient. No
incandescent lighting is acceptable in Floor, Desk, Table or
Nightstand lamps. Bathroom lighting shall be either Linear
Fluorescent, Compact Fluorescent or a combination of each type.
7. High Efficiency Plumbing Fixtures – Property shall use the
following: 2.2 GPM Faucets with 1.5 GPM or less aerators, the
showerheads shall be 2.5 GPM or less , and the toilet shall be 1.6
GPF or less.