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TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) is partnering with BTEX Engineering
Inc. to help Florida’s lodging industry reduce impacts
on the state’s environment. 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.
“In 2005, almost 50 percent of Florida’s more than 83
million guests stayed in Florida lodging facilities,”
said DEP Secretary Colleen M. Castille. “The
environmental commitment of our program’s partners
encourages the industry to implement ‘green’ practices
to protect our natural resources and hotel guests.”
BTEX Engineering Inc. is an environmental consulting
firm specializing in indoor air quality assessments for
the private and public sectors. The company offers
services such as indoor air quality testing, mold
inspections, damage analysis and lead assessments.
Through a public-private partnership, BTEX will provide
Florida’s lodging industry with discounts on indoor air
quality inspection services. The company will also
enhance best management practices with technical
assistance, education and training.
“BTEX looks forward to assisting participants in the
Green Lodging program with indoor air quality issues,”
said BTEX Engineering Inc. Environmental Engineer Tom
Weidemeyer. “BTEX’s involvement in The Green Lodging
program is indicative of our desire to improve the
environment for future generations.”
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, trade
organizations and local governments seeking eco-friendly
lodging and convention facilities.
For more information about the Florida Green Lodging
program, visit
www.floridagreenlodging.org. For information on BTEX,
visit
www.btexengineering.com.
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