Special Achievements:
Boston Green Business Award

Energy Rating: ★★★★ (4)
Staff Comment - In 2008, Seaport purchased enough renewable energy credits to offset the electricity used to power all 426 of our guest rooms, 13 guest floors and operation of our 4 guest elevators for the entire year. This investment allows us to reduce the amount of green house gas the hotel generates while helping to promote and subsidize the renewable energy sector of our economy. These renewable energy certificates from Renewable Resources are a combination of renewable power generated from wind, solar, biomass and hydro plants across the country. Conservation of electricity in conjunction with the building's heating and cooling system, reducing electricity needed by 14 percent.

The Seaport Hotel employs a capacitor bank to assist with the load shedding of electricity within the hotel. This “smart” meter and its associated sensors monitor multiple zones during peak energy usage periods in the hotel and reduce the electricity needed by 10-20 percent. >Motion sensors installed in housekeeping linen closets allow the lighting system to shut off when no motion is detected after 30 seconds. >Energy-conserving, compact fluorescent bulbs have been installed in all guest rooms and public space fixtures. This includes Seaport Garage and Seaport World Trade Center. A total of 2,012 fixtures were replaced throughout both buildings. These efficiency bulbs last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs and use 82 percent less energy. This retrofit alone is estimated to save 670,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity.

Water Rating: ★★★ (3)
Staff Comment - Seaport recently installed the Ozone System which uses high voltage electricity to split oxygen atoms (O2) into a highly unstable grouping of 3 oxygen atoms called “ozone gas”. This man-made chemical transformation also happens in nature, and helps to clean the atmosphere of pollutants. When ozone gas is injected into a laundry wash cycle, it acts as a powerful oxidizing, cleaning and bleaching agent. Ozone gas is able to better penetrate fibers, allowing for use of less chemicals and providing a faster and more intense cleaning.

This leads to reductions in wash cycles, and will reduce the amount of chemicals, hot water and electricity Seaport uses. Other added benefits include longer product life due to reduced washing cycles and therefore, reduced exposure to chemicals. Hotel guests have the option to reuse towels and bed linens instead of having them changed daily. In 2007, this conservation program enjoyed a 25% average participation rate, which saved 585,000 gallons of water. In one year, the amount of laundry processed was reduced by 219,000 pounds. Less laundry translates to a huge reduction in the amount of steam and electricity needed.

Disposal Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Hotel guest have the opportunity to participate in Seaport’s in-room recycling program, the first initiative of its kind in Boston. Seaport Yearly Recycle Rate of 44 Percent, 201 Tons of Material In partnership with Capital Paper, a division of Mass Hauling, the Seaport Hotel recycles white paper, newspaper, plastic, glass, aluminum, and cardboard. Seaport also recycles these compact fluorescent bulbs to ensure Mercury isn’t released into the environment. Seaport’s soft goods renovation, completed February 2006, replaced carpeting, drapes, linens, and wall coverings in the guest rooms. With the assistance of DuPont and Capital Paper, the renovation team recycled 55.57 tons, all 16,495 square yards, of carpet that was removed.

The 436 sets of drapes and sheers, 423 desk chairs, and 846 occasional chairs were liquidated by Global FF&E of Merrimack, NH. >To further limit unnecessary waste in the renovation, all of the wood in guestrooms – desks, nightstands, accent tables, and luggage benches, were refinished as apposed to being replaced. >Seaport recycles cooking oil and fat with American By Products Co. in Lynn, Mass. The reclaimed cooking oil is recycled and turned into by-products like chicken feed and biodiesel. Seaport is the first New England location to utilize the BioX system, a revolutionary two-stage biological process that quickly eliminates organic wastes using microorganisms that convert the waste into liquid. The system is currently being utilized to break down food and prep waste from Aura Restaurant, Bar and Bakery, In-room Dining and Banquets. In only eight months of operation, the BioX system has already composted 36 tons.

Eco-Active Rating: ★★★★ (4)
Staff Comment - We donate all usable towels, bed linen, blankets and bath amenities to the Pine Street Inn Shelter. All replacement appliances must be energy star rated. Free parking promotion for Hybrid vehicles in the month of April to celebrate Environmental awareness.

Protection Rating: ★★★ (3)
Staff Comment - Seaport purchases seasonal produce from four local farmers, two of which are completely organic. Verrill Farm, in Concord, MA, supplies fresh greens, herbs and vegetables, while Pio Angelini, in Somerville, MA, provides Seaport's berries and vegetables. Seaport also plants its own herb and vegetable garden for use in Aura’s fragrant dishes. Buying locally helps reduce transportation emissions and supports local businesses. Seaport is also a member of Chefs Collaborative, a national network of chefs, producers, educators and food lovers working to build a more sustainable food supply.

Contact Details

Name:
Seaport Boston
Address:
One Seaport Lane,
Boston,
MA,
02210,
USA.
Telephone:
1.877.SEAPORT (877.732.7678)
Website:
www.seaportboston.com
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