Voluntary Programs and Awards
Green Restaurant Association
Certification 
The Green Restaurant Association (GRA) publishes guidelines for
restauranteurs to use to reduce their environmental impact. To be
certified by the GRA , restaurants must recycle, be free of polystyrene,
and commit to completing four Environmental Steps per year of membership.
ENERGY STAR™ for Hospitality
Join ENERGY STAR for Hospitality to help purchasers find products
which meet EPA's energy efficiency criteria and receive publications
and free technical assistance.
Green Seal
Since 1995, Green Seal has partnered with the lodging industry,
the nation's second largest employer, to promote environmentally
responsible products and practices within lodging properties. Green
Seal initiated a certification program to help travelers, meeting
planners, and government and corporate travel buyers identify environmentally
responsible lodging properties.
"Green" Hotels
Association®
"Green" Hotels Association® bring together hotels
interested in environmental issues. Hoteliers can join the program
and receive ideas and techniques to reduce bills as well as the
hotel's impact on the environment.
Green Globe 21
GREEN GLOBE 21 is the worldwide benchmarking and certification program
which facilitates sustainable travel and tourism for consumers,
companies and communities.
Sustainable
Slopes
Sustainable Slopes is a collection of environmental best practices
for ski area owners and operators, supported by the National Ski
Area Association. Ski resorts commit to improving environmental
practices upon joining the program.
Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary Program For Golf Courses
A cooperative effort between the United States Golf Association
(USGA) and Audubon International, Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
program for golf courses promotes ecologically sound land management
and the conservation of natural resources. Golf courses work towards
certificates of recognition in six categories.
Environmental Media Association
The Environmental Media Association (EMA) mobilizes the entertainment
industry in a global effort to educate people about environmental
issues and inspire them into action. Includes tips for "Greening
Hollywood" and the Environmental Media Awards, recognizing
writers, producers, directors, actors, and others in the entertainment
industry who actively expressed their concern for the environment
through their work.
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