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Green Lodgings

Massachusetts green lodgings use Earth-friendly practices

“Green hotel” and “green-certified hotel” are becoming familiar terms for travelers as hotels and lodgings from the smallest bed and breakfast or country inn to the largest urban hotel or motel jump onto the environmental bandwagon. In general, green certification means that hotels, motels, and other lodgings have begun using environmental conservation practices. Practices range from linen reuse programs for guests to choose and use of energy-efficient appliances, florescent lighting, alternate fuels, low-flow plumbing, and non-toxic cleaners. The growing trend is being driven partly by the demands of Earth-friendly guests and competition among lodgings.

In Massachusetts, the state is contemplating establishing a state-operated green hotel certification process, but at present it helps lodgings’ owners work with three national programs: EPA Energy Star, Green Seal, and LEED (which is oriented more toward new construction). Massachusetts hotels and Boston hotels now include 20 lodgings certified by the EPA Energy Star program.

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