Western Inn San Diego Awarded the Green Lodging Award

San Diego, CA, April 11, 2009 --(PR.com)-- San Diego's Western Inn Old Town San Diego Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

Western Inn Old Town San Diego has earned a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel.

Western Inn Old Town San Diego becomes one of 7 lodging properties in San Diego, CA to receive the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Currently 15 hotels in San Diego (http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/San Diego/st/CA) have been rated environmentally friendly, and Western Inn Old Town San Diego is one of 7 lodging properties to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 2 Green Eco-Leafs, which is a "Good" rating.

All Green Eco-Leaf Rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: "Simple changes helped Western Inn Old Town San Diego earn their 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating and become one of 7 lodging properties rated. It's great to see they're intent on insuring a more sustainable future in travel."

To insure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in-place at the property include: low energy lighting initiatives are in-place - energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting - sheets reuse option for multiple night stays - towels reuse option for multiple night stays - water conservation initiatives are in-place - water conserving devices are installed when replacing old fixtures - recycle containers are located inside guestrooms - recycle containers are located around the property common areas - recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) are utilized - environmentally friendly chemicals are used in cleaning - environmentally friendly detergents are used for laundry - environmentally friendly chemicals are used for carpet cleaning - the entire property is non-smoking - plus much more. The complete audit can be viewed at Western Inn Old Town San Diego Environmental Self-Audit (http://www.istaygreen.org/ecoaudit.cfm/hid/11245697).

The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While the Western Inn Old Town San Diego is one of 7 San Diego lodging properties to achieve the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, it is anticipated that many other properties in the area that are promoting eco-friendly initiatives also will seek to be rated. This eco-rating allows the public to know the specific environmental initiatives in place at a property, which enables the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed lodging decisions.

Western Inn Awarded Participation Level in the California Green Lodging Program - 3-20-09

Congratulations! You have been awarded the Participation level in the California Green Lodging Program. We are currently in the process of developing marketing materials and will provide those to you shortly, along with your official congratulations letter. Now that you have met the program certification, you may update your website with our logo and program information. We will also update our green hotels directory with your palm tree status.

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