The Prince George Hotel Halifax Green Prince Program

Other things we do to reduce our impact include:

• The Prince George Hotel has 4 Green Keys in the Green Key Program.
• Our offices use recycled paper with a higher recyclable content and less packaging.
• We choose cleaning supplies that have less chemical impact.
• All lighting is energy efficient, with mercury free bulbs.
• We send electronic info packages and sales contracts whenever possible.
• All hazardous wastes are properly collected, stored, transported and disposed of.
• We flick lights off when they're not required.
• Printers are monitored by our network to detect and report unusually high paper consumption.
• We recycle all paper, newspapers, cardboard, and bottles.
• We use water coolers where possible, in place of disposable/single use bottles.
• We donate our used linens, blankets, pillows, lamps, furniture, dishes, utensils and glassware.
• We use no synthetic air fresheners.
• Our automatic chemical dispensing system for our pool adds chemicals only when required for sanitation reasons.
• We conduct an annual energy audit to target new steps to improve our energy conservation.
• We grow our own herbs in our patio herb garden.
• We have paperless payroll.
• Partly used toilet rolls and amenities are used in staff areas.
• We use green bins for composting.
• We use local and organic produce when possible.
• We use spoons, not stir sticks.
• We supply re-usable table centerpieces when possible.
• Registration upon arrival is paperless.
• Reuse worn linens as cleaning cloths.