The Maison Dupuy Hotel Goes Green
Introduction
The Maison Dupuy Hotel is committed to delivering exceptional service while recognizing the impact of operations on our environment and community:
- We are committed to a “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle” Philosophy
- Guests are encouraged to act environmentally by reducing linen and towel changes, the result of which is a 25% decrease of water usage and laundry detergent
- Shampoo/soap amenities in guest rooms are now environmentally friendly and are packaged in recycled pleated oyster paper
- Paints and solvents are eco-friendly alternatives and are low in volatile organic compounds (VOC)
- High-efficiency air filters have been installed in all guest rooms
- Go-Green cleaning products are all-natural, non-toxic and free of ammonia and bleach
- 95% of hotel lighting is 9-watt high-efficiency florescent lighting, consistent with the Pyramid Hotel Group best practices policy
- Staff and guests are encouraged to utilize public mass transportation
- We are moving towards the use of recycled paper for hotel collateral. The paper provided in guest rooms is being transitioned to 100% recycled
- Energy-Star certified equipment is operated in our commercial laundry facility
- Where possible we source food from local suppliers and avoid purchasing products with unnecessary packaging
- Appropriate hotel inventory is donated to local non-profit organizations to benefit our community and reduce landfill waste
- Discounted parking rate is offered to owners of hybrid-certified vehicles
- Heating and cooling temperatures are lowered and lights are turned off in unoccupied rooms and meeting space
- All trash bags are made with 75% recycled plastic.
- Whenever possible cold water will be used in laundry, up to 85% energy used in a washing machine is to heat the water.