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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants are on track to achieve an environmental milestone. Based in San Francisco, CA, the lifestyle boutique company has announced its goal for all 50 of its hotels to achieve 100 percent Green Seal certification at the silver level, which would make it the first of its kind in the U.S. to obtain this honor.

For a hotel to be considered Green Seal certified, it must pass both an initial evaluation and on-site audit as well as demonstrate sustainable practices in waste minimization, energy efficiency, fresh and waste water management, hazardous substances and environmentally conscious purchasing.

Roughly half of Kimpton’s hotels have already been certified, with an additional 20 awaiting certification within the next 90 days. The four remaining hotels will begin the certification process sometime this year.

Kimpton has incorporated environmental awareness into its operations since its foundation in 1981. It was among the first in the hospitality industry to include in-room recycling bins and use non-toxic cleaners. The results of its conservation efforts are impressive. For example, statistics show that sustainable practices at Kimpton hotel properties in Chicago have already prevented an estimated 1500 tons of greenhouse gases and diverted about 116 tons of recyclable materials from ending up in landfills.

By working to achieve this goal, Kimpton is setting a great example in how to think big for the environment.

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