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Sustainability is Good for Business
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
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Introduction
– Our customers are looking for accommodation that is working to improve its sustainability and reduce negative environmental impact
– The hotel is making efforts to reduce its water and energy consumption and to minimise the production of waste
– All departments are able to contribute to this effort
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Maintenance – Energy Reduction
– Install appropriate low energy light bulbs in all fittings
– Label control switches
– Provide instructions for use of air conditioner / heater
– Install occupancy sensors / key card controls
– Carry out frequent checks for faulty equipment, poorly fitting doors, windows, draughts etc.
– Respond quickly to issues flagged by other departments
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Maintenance – Water Reduction
– Install low flow showerheads– Showers should consume no more
than 10L per minute
– Install tap aerators or flow restrictors
– Fit dual flush facilities to toilets or water displacement devices to reduce the quantity of water per flush
– Carry out regular inspections of toilet fixtures
– Respond quickly to any reports of broken/leaking fixtures
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Maintenance – Waste Minimisation
– Ensure bins are provided for different waste streams
– Including clear labelling
– Keep spare parts for equipment in stock so where possible items can be repaired rather than replaced
– Carry out preventative maintenance to increase the life expectancy of equipment
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Case Study – Riad Al Massarah
Riad Al Massarah – Medina of Marrakesh
– Action– Installed flow restrictors on taps and
showers after an audit and recommendations as part of the Every Drop Counts project
– Results– Water consumption at the hotel has
reduced by 30%
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Action Planning
– Discuss what options there are for reducing energy, water and waste in your operations
– create a list of potential actions
– who needs to be involved to ensure that these actions can take place?
– how quickly do you anticipate these actions being put into place?
– will any further training be required?
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