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Environmental Stewardship at ARAMARK Parks and Destinations
ARAMARK Parks and Destinations has the privilege to operate in some of North America’s most treasured places. From National Parks,
National Forests and State Parks, we welcome and encourage you to get outside, explore and discover something new these special places
have to offer. Whether it be seeing a new species of wildlife, taking a walk and listening to the sounds of nature, or seeking deeper meaning
by understanding the fragile relationships between us and nature, our nation’s parks can teach us much about the world around us.
ARAMARK Parks and Destinations recognize that our nation’s parks have been set aside to preserve and protect key elements of our local
and national heritage. From whole ecosystems such as Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, to the archeological sites that preserve
glimpses of the Ancestral Pueblo people at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado or the stunning vistas of fall foliage at Shenandoah National
Park in Virginia, we also recognize we have a responsibility to operate in an environmentally sensitive and more sustainable manner.
As a framework, our environmental stewardship program, Green Thread™, provides a means to assess, improve and measure our environmental
performance in each area we operate.
At the core of Green Thread™ is our Environmental Management System, or EMS. At all of our Parks and Destinations locations the EMS
conforms to, or is certified to, the rigorous ISO 14001 standard for environmental performance. As a process, we assess our business activities
and determine any associated environmental impacts. For those impacts that are determined to be significant, objectives are established
to improve performance. We then monitor and measure our progress, and report our results. In 2009, programs and projects implemented at
various sites helped us to achieve the following, as compared to 2008:
1. A reduction in electricity use of 5,242,040 kilowatt Hours, or a decrease of 16%
2. A reduction in water use of more than 12 million gallons, or a decrease of nearly 5%
3. A decrease of landfill trash of nearly 670,000 pounds, or a decrease of 19%
4. An increase in recycling of nearly 1.4 million pounds, or an increase of nearly 7%
5. An increase in diverting nearly 13% of total waste from local landfills, because of the results achieved in items 3 and 4 above.
While our environmental programs have made significant strides to lower resource use, we are also looking at our overall supply chain with
an emphasis on sustainable food, service ware and paper product choices. As an example, we have been partners with the Monterey Bay
Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program since 2007, and in 2009 nearly 60% of all fish and seafood purchased met the standards for Best and
Good Alternative choices. And that is what Green Thread™ is really all about… Providing our customers better, more sustainable choices
and providing our operations better, more sustainable solutions.
While these results demonstrate our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and improved performance, we recognize
environmental sustainability is not a destination, but an ongoing journey. While we’ve taken many important steps toward reducing our
footprint, our ongoing efforts ensure even greater success in the future.
Making a Difference at Lake Cresecent Lodge
Lake Crescent Lodge has a long history of being in harmony with the environment. Many of the efforts you will see here at Lake Crescent
Lodge are driven by what we have determined to be significant environmental aspects.
Water
Water is a very scarce resource globally. However, on Olympic Peninsula, where we see 17 inches to 13 feet annually, we still want to do
our part in participating in water conservation practices and, most importantly, protecting the watershed and maintaining the water quality
of Lake Crescent. To date, the programs that have been put into place to lower our water usage include:
• Low-flow toilets • Water conservation education in all rooms
• Aerators on all water faucets • Low-flow showerheads (1.5gpm)
• Water served on request • Waterless urinals where feasible
• Towel reuse program • Off-site laundry facilities
Do your part...
• Take a short shower – a five-minute shower uses less than 10 gallons of water. If you need more time,
turn off the shower while you deep condition your hair or shave.
• Take a shower rather than a bath – it uses much less water. If you prefer a bath, don’t fill the tub.
• Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth or wash your face instead of letting water just run down the drain.
• Fill the basin with water while shaving rather than letting the faucet run and you’ll save up to 5 gallons of water.
Waste
Lake Crescent Lodge has an aggressive goal to divert 90% of all waste by the year 2011. We already have a recycling program in place to
divert all paper products, plastic, glass, metal and e-waste. Additionally, all food waste is diverted to a compost facility here on site. In July
2010 we have installed an Earth Tub to process 150 pounds of compost per day. Olympic Park Institute, the educational facility located just
east of the Lodge, will be incorporating education programs revolving around earth-friendly practices. As part of their education they will
be observing and adding their own compost to our Earth Tub.
You can do your part by using the recycling bins that are in your room or placed throughout the property. The recycling program on the
Olympic Peninsula is classed as “co-mingled,” which means that you don’t have to sort it. All recyclables can go into a single bin. Please do
make sure that any food containers are cleaned of all food scraps before placing them in the recycling bin.
In addition Lake Crescent Lodge is proud to partner with the Clean the World® program, where we collect used amenities (like shampoo,
conditioner, and bar soap) from our overnight rooms. We are one of only six Washington State accommodations currently that are participating
in this program. Clean the World® is a non-profit organization that recycles and reuses those bathroom amenities by sanitizing and
distributing those products, along with appropriate educational materials to impoverished countries worldwide, and to domestic homeless
shelters. 3.5 million children under the age of 5 will die this year worldwide due to diseases. That is over 9,000 children per day. 65% of
these deaths could be prevented through simple and proper hygiene, like washing your hands with soap. By adopting this program we have
chosen to lessen the load on our landfills and fragile groundwater system, and we hope to help Clean the World® reach their goal of saving
one million lives each year.
Food
Food is a large part of the experience here at Lake Crescent Lodge. To that end, we participate in several programs and have a goal of
continued improvement for food quality by:
• Participating in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program.
• Creating seasonal menus that use produce specific to Washington and the Olympic Peninsula
and the growing seasons to take advantage of what is available locally.
• Purchasing fish and lavender products from local sources within 100 miles of the Lake Crescent Lodge whenever possible.
• Acquiring all coffee products from Fair Trade and Shade Grown sources.
• Purchasing natural meats that are organic or local whenever possible.
• Using only foods that contain no trans fats.
Energy Consumption
In the same way you strive to save electricity and gas use at home, Lake Crescent Lodge also has many energy saving programs in place:
• All light bulbs are compact fluorescent where possible and a transition is being made to LED lights for even better energy efficiency.
• Where feasible, automatic light switches are in place.
• As appliances fail, new appliances are being replaced with ENERGY STAR® – rated products.
• Several of our service vehicles are electric, and all new vehicles purchased will continue to meet this standard. When electric is not
feasible, we will strive to source hybrid or alternative-fuel vehicles. 86% of the power we use comes from renewable resources such
as hydro, wind and solar through our local energy company.
ARAMARK Parks and Destinations has the privilege to operate in some of North America’s most treasured places. From National Parks,
National Forests and State Parks, we welcome and encourage you to get outside, explore and discover something new these special places
have to offer. Whether it be seeing a new species of wildlife, taking a walk and listening to the sounds of nature, or seeking deeper meaning
by understanding the fragile relationships between us and nature, our nation’s parks can teach us much about the world around us.
ARAMARK Parks and Destinations recognize that our nation’s parks have been set aside to preserve and protect key elements of our local
and national heritage. From whole ecosystems such as Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, to the archeological sites that preserve
glimpses of the Ancestral Pueblo people at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado or the stunning vistas of fall foliage at Shenandoah National
Park in Virginia, we also recognize we have a responsibility to operate in an environmentally sensitive and more sustainable manner.
As a framework, our environmental stewardship program, Green Thread™, provides a means to assess, improve and measure our environmental
performance in each area we operate.
At the core of Green Thread™ is our Environmental Management System, or EMS. At all of our Parks and Destinations locations the EMS
conforms to, or is certified to, the rigorous ISO 14001 standard for environmental performance. As a process, we assess our business activities
and determine any associated environmental impacts. For those impacts that are determined to be significant, objectives are established
to improve performance. We then monitor and measure our progress, and report our results. In 2009, programs and projects implemented at
various sites helped us to achieve the following, as compared to 2008:
1. A reduction in electricity use of 5,242,040 kilowatt Hours, or a decrease of 16%
2. A reduction in water use of more than 12 million gallons, or a decrease of nearly 5%
3. A decrease of landfill trash of nearly 670,000 pounds, or a decrease of 19%
4. An increase in recycling of nearly 1.4 million pounds, or an increase of nearly 7%
5. An increase in diverting nearly 13% of total waste from local landfills, because of the results achieved in items 3 and 4 above.
While our environmental programs have made significant strides to lower resource use, we are also looking at our overall supply chain with
an emphasis on sustainable food, service ware and paper product choices. As an example, we have been partners with the Monterey Bay
Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program since 2007, and in 2009 nearly 60% of all fish and seafood purchased met the standards for Best and
Good Alternative choices. And that is what Green Thread™ is really all about… Providing our customers better, more sustainable choices
and providing our operations better, more sustainable solutions.
While these results demonstrate our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and improved performance, we recognize
environmental sustainability is not a destination, but an ongoing journey. While we’ve taken many important steps toward reducing our
footprint, our ongoing efforts ensure even greater success in the future.
Making a Difference at Lake Cresecent Lodge
Lake Crescent Lodge has a long history of being in harmony with the environment. Many of the efforts you will see here at Lake Crescent
Lodge are driven by what we have determined to be significant environmental aspects.
Water
Water is a very scarce resource globally. However, on Olympic Peninsula, where we see 17 inches to 13 feet annually, we still want to do
our part in participating in water conservation practices and, most importantly, protecting the watershed and maintaining the water quality
of Lake Crescent. To date, the programs that have been put into place to lower our water usage include:
• Low-flow toilets • Water conservation education in all rooms
• Aerators on all water faucets • Low-flow showerheads (1.5gpm)
• Water served on request • Waterless urinals where feasible
• Towel reuse program • Off-site laundry facilities
Do your part...
• Take a short shower – a five-minute shower uses less than 10 gallons of water. If you need more time,
turn off the shower while you deep condition your hair or shave.
• Take a shower rather than a bath – it uses much less water. If you prefer a bath, don’t fill the tub.
• Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth or wash your face instead of letting water just run down the drain.
• Fill the basin with water while shaving rather than letting the faucet run and you’ll save up to 5 gallons of water.
Waste
Lake Crescent Lodge has an aggressive goal to divert 90% of all waste by the year 2011. We already have a recycling program in place to
divert all paper products, plastic, glass, metal and e-waste. Additionally, all food waste is diverted to a compost facility here on site. In July
2010 we have installed an Earth Tub to process 150 pounds of compost per day. Olympic Park Institute, the educational facility located just
east of the Lodge, will be incorporating education programs revolving around earth-friendly practices. As part of their education they will
be observing and adding their own compost to our Earth Tub.
You can do your part by using the recycling bins that are in your room or placed throughout the property. The recycling program on the
Olympic Peninsula is classed as “co-mingled,” which means that you don’t have to sort it. All recyclables can go into a single bin. Please do
make sure that any food containers are cleaned of all food scraps before placing them in the recycling bin.
In addition Lake Crescent Lodge is proud to partner with the Clean the World® program, where we collect used amenities (like shampoo,
conditioner, and bar soap) from our overnight rooms. We are one of only six Washington State accommodations currently that are participating
in this program. Clean the World® is a non-profit organization that recycles and reuses those bathroom amenities by sanitizing and
distributing those products, along with appropriate educational materials to impoverished countries worldwide, and to domestic homeless
shelters. 3.5 million children under the age of 5 will die this year worldwide due to diseases. That is over 9,000 children per day. 65% of
these deaths could be prevented through simple and proper hygiene, like washing your hands with soap. By adopting this program we have
chosen to lessen the load on our landfills and fragile groundwater system, and we hope to help Clean the World® reach their goal of saving
one million lives each year.
Food
Food is a large part of the experience here at Lake Crescent Lodge. To that end, we participate in several programs and have a goal of
continued improvement for food quality by:
• Participating in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program.
• Creating seasonal menus that use produce specific to Washington and the Olympic Peninsula
and the growing seasons to take advantage of what is available locally.
• Purchasing fish and lavender products from local sources within 100 miles of the Lake Crescent Lodge whenever possible.
• Acquiring all coffee products from Fair Trade and Shade Grown sources.
• Purchasing natural meats that are organic or local whenever possible.
• Using only foods that contain no trans fats.
Energy Consumption
In the same way you strive to save electricity and gas use at home, Lake Crescent Lodge also has many energy saving programs in place:
• All light bulbs are compact fluorescent where possible and a transition is being made to LED lights for even better energy efficiency.
• Where feasible, automatic light switches are in place.
• As appliances fail, new appliances are being replaced with ENERGY STAR® – rated products.
• Several of our service vehicles are electric, and all new vehicles purchased will continue to meet this standard. When electric is not
feasible, we will strive to source hybrid or alternative-fuel vehicles. 86% of the power we use comes from renewable resources such
as hydro, wind and solar through our local energy company.
