We are always looking for hotels with a strong green initiative, and Alto Hotel fits the bill. They have totally transformed the way they do business by initiatives that promote sustainability and reusability. We were so impressed by the steps they took to improve their hotel with their environmentally friendly improvements, that we awarded them a 4 out of 5 green score rating based on this green score points system. Here are a few improvements they have made:
- 100% of all electricity used is WIND generated – we use only Green Earth Electricity
- Our A/C plant has a 6 star energy rating that uses inverter & movement sensor techology
- Rain water is used for public toilet cisterns, gardening and cleaning duties
- Hot water is heated "on demand" the energy savings of this is substantial
- We have eliminated all plastic bottles for toiletries and replaced them with refillable, pump-action dispensers. These dispensers will hopefully never see landfill and the shampoo, conditioner and hand-soap used in them are biodegradable
- Organic [vegetable] waste is composted onsite and does not do to landfill. Used cooking oil is collected and recycled into biodiesel
- Guests are given an options not to have their toweling & linen changed daily.
- First hotel in the Pacific region to use Saflocks biodegradable key cards made from cornstarch. Even our pens are biodegradable
- Complimentary recharging of electric vehicles from Green Earth electricity (100% renewable resources)
Not only is Alto Hotel helping to sustain the environment, but they are also improving the amenities offered to their guests and they are saving money on energy costs and the cost of doing business. Many businesses do not realize the benefits of going green, but it’s hotels like this that are setting a great example for how to improve your business model while helping the environment. Visit their website for more information and book a green hotel stay if you plan on visiting Melbourne, Australia
