The Westin Key West Resort and Marina will become one of 4 lodging properties in Key West, FL to establish the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Eight hotels in Key West were rated environmentally friendly, and The Westin Key West Resort and Marina is one of 4 lodging properties to finish it's comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org.

The marina resort property earned 3 Green Eco-Leafs, which is a perfect rating. All Green Eco-Leaf Rated properties are committed to eco friendly initiatives. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: "The Westin Key West Resort and Marina has determined to focus their resort on environmental sustainability which has been instrumental in their earning a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

It's wonderful to see they place significant value on insuring a sustainable future in travel." To insure a more endurable future some of the eco-initiatives put in-place at the marina resort property include: an on-site Green Team has, low energy lighting - energy efficient lighting replaces old lighting - HVAC control system installed - bed sheets reuse option for multiple overnight stays - towels reuse option for multiple overnight stays - eco-initiatives are consistently promoted to the public - water conservation initiatives - low water consumption landscaping - recycle containers are located around the marina resort property common areas - recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins) are utilized - eco friendly chemicals are used for cleaning - eco friendly laundry detergents are utilized - the entire resort property is non-smoking -and more.

The complete audit can be reviewed at The Westin Key West Resort and Marina eco Self-Audit (http://www.istaygreen.org/ecoaudit.cfm/hid/10000499). The resort hotels in Key West are becoming progressively greener. In addition to the The Westin Key West Resort and Marina 3 other hotels have now earned the Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

Key West resort lodging properties that have recently been honored with the Green Eco-Leaf Rating include Eden House, Doubletree Grand Key Resort, and The Banyan Resort. The lodging resort industry realizes the importance of establishing a sustainable future for travel.

While the The Westin Key West Resort and Marina is just one out of 4 Key West resort lodging properties to achieve the Green Eco-Leaf Rating and it is expected that many other resort properties in the area are promoting eco-friendly initiatives and will seek to be rated as well. This eco-rating will allow the public to understand the specific environmental initiatives in place at a resort property, which will enable the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed resort lodging decisions.