CHP Environmental Sustainability & Green Practices Flashcards
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What does the term 'green seal' indicate when listed on a cleaning product used in a US hotel housekeeping program?
Answer: The product has been independently certified to meet rigorous environmental and performance standards
Green Seal certification indicates a product has been independently tested and verified to meet strict environmental health, performance, and sustainability criteria.
Which waste management hierarchy principle should guide a CHP professional's decisions about housekeeping waste — from most to least preferred?
Answer: Reduce → Reuse → Recycle → Dispose
The EPA's waste management hierarchy prioritizes Reduce first (less waste generated), then Reuse, then Recycle, with disposal as the last resort.
A hotel housekeeper discovers a partially used amenity bottle (shampoo, lotion) left by a departing guest. Under a green sustainability program, the best practice is to:
Answer: Donate the item through an amenity redistribution program like Clean the World
Programs like Clean the World collect partially used hotel amenities, sanitize them, and redistribute to communities in need, diverting waste from landfills.
Energy Star-rated commercial laundry equipment in a hotel is designed to reduce energy and water consumption by approximately what percentage compared to standard equipment?
Answer: 25–35%
Energy Star certified commercial washers typically use 25–35% less energy and water than standard equipment, delivering significant operational cost savings.
Which of the following is an example of 'source reduction' in hotel housekeeping sustainability efforts?
Answer: Switching to bulk dispensers for guest amenities to eliminate single-use plastic bottles
Source reduction means preventing waste before it is created; bulk amenity dispensers eliminate single-use plastic bottle waste entirely rather than managing it after the fact.
What is the environmental concern with improperly disposing of fluorescent light bulbs removed during hotel room maintenance by housekeeping teams?
Answer: They contain mercury, which is a toxic heavy metal that contaminates soil and water
Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and must be handled as hazardous waste under EPA regulations, requiring recycling through approved programs rather than landfill disposal.