2nd Quarter 2009 - Issue 7
General News
Wyndham Hotels Honored for Green Innovations
Unique “green” programs introduced by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, including ecologically–friendly uniforms made with recycled plastics, were recognized in March by Lodging Hospitality magazine with a Chain Leadership Award, which honors the best in innovation, creativity and business–building in the U.S. hotel industry.
The award singled out Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as the leader in the category of Environmental Action. Lodging Hospitality editors annually solicit reader nominations, and then select the “best of the best programs and strategies employed in the previous year.”
Wyndham President Jeff Wagoner thanked Lodging Hospitality for the award, saying, “We are honored to be recognized for programs that demonstrate leadership in the hospitality industry, add value to our properties and underscore operational excellence.”
Fabric for the eco–friendly Wyndham hotel staff uniforms is manufactured using polyester fibers spun from post–consumer products, including recycled plastic beverage bottles, which are woven into very soft fabrics. By using recycled materials, the hotel chain helps to keep plastics out of landfills. Moreover, the uniforms, which do not require professional laundering, minimize the use of chemicals during cleaning and provide a cost savings to hotel operators.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is the first national upscale lodging chain to implement the eco–friendly uniform initiative. Cincinnati–based Cintas Corporation was contracted to design and manufacture the uniforms and continue to introduce new eco–friendly fabrics for the Wyndham apparel program.
Click HERE to learn more about Wyndham Green, Wyndham Worldwide's sustainability program.