1. Florida Hotel Motel Waste Reduction Project Presented by Matina Wagner

2. Introduction 4 Project Period July 1999-2000 4 Surveyed more than 300 Hotel and Motel Properties in 59 counties 4 Extensive search for data on Hotel/Motel Waste Reduction 4 Results will be available through SWIX website by Fall/2000

3. National Industry Overview 4 51,000 properties with 3.9 million hotel rooms, averaging 64% occupancy, and representing $93.1 billion in sales 4 Employing 1.6 million people full and part- time, paying 20.2 billion in wages and supporting another 7.6 million jobs indirectly 4 Currently the third largest retail industry

4. Florida Overview 4 Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants reports: 1013 hotels with 166,432 rooms and 6676 motels with 200,375 rooms 4 The Florida Hotel Motel Association reports 4500 hotels/motels in the State representing 400,000 rooms and employing 850,000 people. The FHMA credits the discrepancy to the inclusion of small 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

5. Opportunity/Challenge The Hospitality Industry constitutes a large portion of the commercial/industrial waste stream in most communities and only minimal work has been done to promote waste reduction/prevention in this sector

6. California - CIWMB 4 Estimates 600,000 tons of waste is generated annually by the lodging industry 4 Waste composition model available 4 Case Studies, brochures, and resource information available through website www.ciwmb.ca.gov

7. Florida - FDEP FDEP/EPA Region IV has sponsored the following: 1) 1991 Townsend/Earle Study 2) 1997-98 FDEP H/M Waste Reduction Project 3) 1999-2000 FDEP/SWIX H/M Waste Reduction Survey Project These projects were all co-sponsored by the Florida Hotel/Motel Association (FHMA)

8. DEFINITION 4 Combination of Pollution Prevention & Recycling initiatives 4 Waste Prevention is a reduction in the amount and/or toxicity of materials entering the waste stream prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal 4 It is a strategy, which calls for business consumers to think first before purchasing any material or service

9. BENEFITS OF WASTE PREVENTION 4 Economics –Avoided Costs –Increased Efficiency/Streamlining Operations 4 Environmentality 4 Demonstrating concern for the environment can be a motivator for staff while creating a positive public image

10. Developing a Waste Prevention Program 4 Research Resources 4 Evaluate Strategies: * Waste Reduction *Eco-Purchasing *Recycling *Composting *Other Strategies

11. Case Studies Amelia Island Plantation - NE Florida 4 Documented savings of $16,000/year 4 Netted $3360 from recovered materials 4 Avoided potential fines for mishandling of waste water and leachate, hazardous materials handling/disposal costs 4 Implemented Integrated Pest Management 4 Established Sea Turtle Nesting Program

12. Case Studies Bahama House - Daytona Beach, Florida 4 Small Private high-rise all-suitehotel 4 Documented savings of more than $3000/year in solid waste disposal costs 4 Partnered with neighboring hotel to bale cardboard and market other recyclables 4 Program point of pride for Housekeeping

13. Case Studies Turnberry Isle Resort & Club - SE Florida 4 Established active environmental awareness programs, including waste reduction, recycling, waste water management, energy control/management, integrated pest management, Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, green purchasing programs, and employee environmental information exchange

14. Case Studies Le Chateau Montbello - Quebec, Canada 4 Constructed composting facility on-site. Compost is used on site in landscaping projects and to maintain the herb garden. Ritz-Carlton - Pasadena, California 4 Remakes torn and stained linens into aprons or rags 4 Saved $45,000 in one year by reducing cleaning chemicals/detergents used

15. Case Studies Seattle Sheraton Hotel & Towers 4 Donated 2000 telephones from remodeling to a local housing organization, which has issue them to low income tenants Doubletree Hotel, Orange County, CA 4 Realized $12,000/year savings from waste minimization efforts 4 Offers Green Suites - environmentally friendly guest rooms with recycled products and filtered air and water

16. Case Studies Hyatt - Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco 4 Established an active employee and client environmental education program, consisting of bulletin board notices and informational door hangers 4 Donated used linens and uniforms to the Salvation Army and building materials to the City’s homeless task force 4 Saved $26,000/year in disposal fees

17. Wrap-up UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not! - The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

18. Wrap-up & Questions Matina Wagner 243 Loma Bonita Drive Davnport, FL 33837-9389 tele: 863/424-5646 fax: 863/420-8050 matina@gte.net