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On August 9, 2007 the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection certified The Banyan Resort
as a Green
Lodging Facility! The Banyan Resort is the first lodging establishment
in the Florida Keys and the first condominium association
in the State of Florida to earn this prestigious designation.
The celebration was attended by local dignitaries
including Key West Mayor, Morgan McPherson and
Rep. Ron Saunders. Festivities culminated with the release of a collection
of Painted Ladies, native butterflies of the Florida Keys.
In The News
September 2008
ForbesTraveler.com
Banyan Resort amongst Greenest Hotels 2008 by Forbes Traveler
"From the solar-powered swimming pools to the biodegradable tiki bar, the Banyan Resort in Key West is an emerald green jewel."
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April 2008
2008 American Resort Development Association National Convention
The Banyan Resort's General Manager, Julie Crane, was a guest speaker at the 2008 American Resort Development Association's National Convention. Julie educated other properties about going GREEN in a speech entitled "Green Management: Learn from those who've done it!"
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Jan/Feb 2008
Resort Trades Management and Operations Magazine
"The Banyan Resort's Green efforts were recently featured in Resort Trades Management and Operations Magazine's Jan/Feb 2008 issue."
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ARTICLE
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
The Key West Citizen
"The Banyan already had several conservation measures on site, including recycling, solar panels and compact fluorescent bulbs, said Assistant General Manager Julie Brown. So the Green Lodging certification was a natural next step."
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Sunday, July 8, 2007
The Florida Keys Keynoter Magazine published an article about our Green Certification.
"(The green team members) are the eyes and ears in all the different areas of the resort," Brown said. "It wouldn't work unless everybody chipped in. We're all so proud that we're going to be a green lodge. It's an impressive certification."
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The Banyan Resort adheres to the following Environmental Policy:
As a Florida Certified Green Lodge and out of respect for our natural resources — we, the employees of The Banyan Resort, pledge to do the following:
- Properly manage our resource consumption and reduce our waste.
- Encourage our guests and owners to “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” and continue to seek ways to make this easier for them. Make them aware of our Environmental Policy and request their participation.
- Ensure that each employee recognizes his or her role and responsibility in our GREEN efforts.
- Increase safety for and promote the health of our employees, owners and guests.
- Educate ourselves about our suppliers and the products we purchase in an effort to further reduce our environmental impact.
- Promote awareness of the consequences of our actions and their direct effect on our natural world.
- Continue to strive to find more ways to improve our policy and procedures to further reduce our impact.
Some of the environmental initiatives The Banyan Resort has implemented thus far include:
- Solar Panels to control temperature in swimming pools
- Recycled plastic lumber used for courtyard decking
- Towel & Linen ReUse Programs
- Suggestions in each unit for conservation (water & energy)
- Recycle in units and on property (directions in unit)
- A/Cs set at 78-80 degrees for unoccupied units
- At least 90% of lighting on property is High Efficiency/Compact Fluorescents
- Outdoor lighting uses timers or photo sensors
- Purchase energy efficient appliances
- 100% of faucets, showers & toilets throughout property are Low Flow Fixtures
- Practicing Xeriscaping (planting native plants that require less water)
- Utilize mulch and minimum 80% organic fertilizer
- Shop for recycled paper products (i.e. Office Paper and paper towels)
- Purchase in bulk and/or concentrate and refill bottles where possible
- Regular preventive maintenance plan for all air conditioner units – use most efficient air filters
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