Wyndham Minneapolis South / Burnsville

General Tracks energy use Regularly measures and records energy use (at least 4 times a year) Towel reuse program Program includes housekeeper training and regular checks Linen reuse program Program includes housekeeper training and regular checks Recycles waste Recycles at least two types of waste, such as paper, glass, plastic and cardboard. Recycling sorted by staff Staff separate trash and recyclable waste Staff training on green practices Staff trained at least once a year on implementing the hotel's green practices Education for guests on green practices Guests can learn about the property's green practices before or during their stay At least 75% of interior lightbulbs are energy-efficient Energy efficient lightbulbs include compact fluorescent (CFL), LED, and T5/T8 fluorescent bulbs Energy ENERGY STAR guest room appliances ENERGY STAR appliances are used in guest rooms ENERGY STAR pool heater Pool heaters are ENERGY STAR qualified A/C temperature set to save energy Indoor temperature set at a minimum of 72 F during the summer Heating temperature set to save energy Indoor temperature set at a maximum of 72 F during the winter Efficient heating/air-conditioning system Efficient boilers, chillers, furnaces and/or heat pumps Preventative maintenance plan Regular checks to ensure energy and water equipment is working efficiently Completed energy assessment of building Evaluation to identify ways for property to save energy Energy-saving lighting controls in staff areas Sensors automatically turn off lights when they're not needed Sensors adjusts the temperature when a guest room is empty Sensors in over 90% of guest rooms Window films help keep building cool Reduces energy usually needed for air conditioning Water Tracks water use Regularly measures and records water use (at least 4 times a year) Water-efficient faucets in guest bathrooms Over 90% of guest room faucets use 1.5 gallons per minute or less Water-efficient showerheads in guest bathrooms Over 90% of guest room showerheads use 2 gallons per minute or less Water-efficient toilets in guest bathrooms Over 90% of guest room toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less Water-efficient faucets in public restrooms Over 90% of staff and public faucets use 1.5 gallons per minute or less Water-efficient toilets in public restrooms Over 90% of staff and public toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less Water-efficient urinals in public restrooms Over 90% of staff and public urinals use 0.5 gallons per flush or less Smart irrigation for watering gardens Sensors monitor soil conditions to minimize water use Purchasing Over 50% of grains and bread are certified (organic, fair trade etc.) Waste Tracks waste Regularly measures and records waste (at least 4 times a year) Over 25% of waste is recycled, reused or composted Recycles flooring At least 90% of flooring is recycled when replaced Recycles furniture At least 90% of furniture is recycled when replaced Recycles mattresses At least 90% of mattresses are recycled when replaced Recycles used cooking oil At least 90% of used cooking oil is recycled or used for biodiesel Safe disposal of hazardous materials Such as paint, printer cartridges, batteries and fluorescent lightbulbs Reusable dinnerware and cutlery At least 90% of crockery and cutlery is reusable Leftover materials donated or re-used Such as toiletries, food, furniture and electronics Site Non-toxic pest control Integrated pest management uses non toxic methods (e.g. traps, baits, gels) to control pests Low chemical gardening Landscaping is maintained with minimal use of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals Local plants in garden At least 75% of landscaping has plants native to the region Education & Innovation Asks guests for feedback on green practices Guests are given the opportunity to comment on property's green practices Low VOC paints Low volatile organic compound (VOC) p