The RIT Inn & Conference Center, Rochester, NY received a 3-Green Leaf rating from Audubon International’s Eco-Rating program
The RIT Inn was awarded the “ 2011 Good Earthkeeping Award” by the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association
Below are the details of the RIT Inn’s green program:
Promoting Community Awareness
· Education: The Hotel’s Green Leaf Team has performed
presentations for local universities regarding our green program
· Events / Celebrations: Each year the Green Leaf Team holds a candlelit cocktail hour. For Earth Day the Green Leaf Team celebrates by beautifying the Inn’s landscaping
Conserving Resources
· We are able to quantify our conservation efforts by
utilizing the previous year’s electricity, water, waste and gas consumption
· Replaced incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient CFL’s and LED’s
· Implemented practices to reduce paper waste
· Installed aerators in the faucets and both low flow toilets and shower heads
Reducing Waste
· Recycling in offices, public spaces and guest rooms
· Utilize eco friendly cleaning products in housekeeping
· Water stations available for meetings rather than
individual served waters
· Replacing electric urns and sternos with coffee thermoses
· Composting of fruits, vegetables and coffee grounds
· “Conserving for Tomorrow “how each guest can do their part in the conservation process
Sustainability/Eco Friendly Operations
· Fresh herbs from our onsite garden are incorporated into food and beverage offerings
· Established policies for the use of eco-certified products and communication of environmental practices to employees
The RIT Inn & Conference Center realizes our guests are environmentally conscious. We offer a home away from home, so we want guests to be fully comfortable which includes our treatment of the environment. Additional information can be found at http://www.auduboninternational.org/.