In Howard Johnson Hotel, we understand that we all share only ONE planet, therefore we actively looking for way to operate our hotel more green and more environmentally friendly everyday. “Hojo Go Green” is not just a slogan, but our action to be more responsible.

Our Go Green action starts with our building, through our associates and down to every detail in our operation. It’s our privilege to protect the environment that we are in. Here are examples of some steps that we have taken to be GREEN.

Green Building

By optimizing building layout, installing better insolated wall and window fixtures, using energy saving HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems, we are off from a good start to be Green

Reduce Energy Consumption

A systematic energy consuming operation standard is implemented through out our hotel, leveraging energy saving appliances, Howard Johnson Hotel Zhangjiang Shanghai is using 40% less energy per room than competitor hotels of the same standards.

Maximize Recyclable Material Usage

We continuously seeking for products made using recyclable material, including packing, serving, cleaning, and none-reusable products. We are proud to say that all packaging used in this hotel is 100% recyclable.

Reduce Waste

Since starting of the “Hojo Go Green” project, we have made more than 150 operational changes to reduce wastes and increase recycling through out our hotel. These changes ranges from installing state-of-art file server to increase paper-less work flow to purchase bulk items to reduce individual packaging.

Here are 5 ways that you can help too!

1. Control the thermostat in your room, ask us for different blanket to ensure your comfort.
2. Remove key-card from key-card holder when exiting your room.
3. Turn off unneeded lighting fixtures when possible.
4. Reuse towels and linen when possible, unnecessary laundry not only waste water, laundry related chemicals are cause 30% of world’s water pollution.
5. Order less processed food for a meal such as salad or fresh fruit. This will not only be healthy for your body, food processing uses a lot (a lot a lot) of energy.

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