Hotels produce 289,700 tonne of waste each year, including 79,000 tonnes of food waste (nine percent total food waste from the sector). Food establishments produce 873,800 tonnes of waste each year, including 173,000 tonnes of food waste (19 percent total food waste from the sector).

Recent research estimates that 20% (or 11 million tonnes) of all the food produced in Canada annually becomes avoidable food loss or waste – food that could have been eaten, but was instead landfilled, incinerated or managed as organic waste (Green Key Canada, June 2022).

Please review the link to our powerpoint on initiatives you can take to make a difference in our Food Service & Purchasing

In-house laundry is one of the most energy intensive areas of a hotel’s operations

It’s use of energy per square foot may even surpass the kitchen. Heat loss and ultimately energy loss is the key element to consider when reviewing laundry operations.

Please review the link to our powerpoint on initiatives you can take to make a difference in our Housekeeping & Laundry Departments

The Coast Hotels Refreshingly Green Housekeeping Opt-Out Program is one of the key components of Coast Hotels Refreshingly Green.

·Participation in the Refreshingly Green Housekeeping Opt-Out Program is a Coast Hotels brand standard

·This brand standard provides an option for our guests to play an active part in reducing our environmental impact

Please review the presentation on initiatives in the Housekeeping department that you can take to make a difference.

*Reducing the amount of energy consumed, waste disposed, and hot water used 

*Keeping equipment operating at peak efficiency 

*Reducing repair and replacement costs for major equipment 

*Making kitchens more pleasant workspaces 

Review the linked presentation on initiatives you could take to make a difference in the Kitchen.

At the Brand Conference in 2023, the CSR Committee introduced the CSR Green Pledge. 

We encourage all Ambassadors to take the pledge. To read the pledge presentation find out more here.

Watch the following videos to help decide which pledge is right for you.

1: Pledge to reduce water consumption by turning off the tap when you brush your teeth

2. Pledge to reduce food wastage by buying the closest to expiry date on food and eating or freezing it today

3. pledge to reduce toxic chemicals and harm to animals by buying from thrift stores or slow fashion