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TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) is partnering with
DadePaper Company to help Florida’s lodging industry
improve indoor air quality in hotels and motels across
the state. The partnership is the latest component of
DEP’s Green Lodging initiative, which encourages hotels
and motels to adopt cost-saving ‘green’ practices that
conserve energy, reduce water consumption, protect air
quality and reduce waste.
“By participating in the Green Lodging Program, DadePaper becomes an example and leader within the
lodging industry,” said DEP Secretary Colleen M.
Castille. “Their environmental commitment serves as a
challenge to hotels, suppliers, trade associations and
local governments to adopt innovative green practices,
conserve resources and save money.”
Through a public-private partnership, DadePaper will
provide Florida’s lodging industry with discounts on
environmentally-friendly cleaning products and services.
The company will also promote the Florida Green Lodging
Program to hotels and motels throughout the state and
encourage its management and staff to visit Florida
Green Lodges for conferences, meetings and travel.
DadePaper is a distributor of ‘green’ housekeeping
and janitorial supplies and equipment. The company’s
GREENSAFE program includes consulting, procedural
training and follow-up assistance for housekeeping and
janitorial services.
Launched in March 2004, the Florida Green Lodging
Program establishes environmental guidelines for hotels
and motels to conserve natural resources and prevent
pollution. As reward for designation, Florida is
recommending Green Lodges to companies and trade
organizations seeking environmentally-conscious lodging
and convention facilities.
For more information about the Florida Green Lodging
Program, visit
www.floridagreenlodging.org.
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2010 State of Florida