People love The Walper Hotel for many reasons. For some, it’s the hotel’s central location in Downtown Kitchener. Others love the iconic charm of this 1893 landmark, while still others return to the Walper because of its modern amenities and smartly designed gathering spaces.
Here’s another reason to love The Walper – it has made a conscious decision to support environmentally green initiatives. Here are some of its sustainability actions that are helping The Walper reduce its environmental footprint in Waterloo Region.
11 sustainable reasons you’ll love the Walper Hotel
- Complimentary Bicycle Program –The Walper provides complimentary bicycle use for corporate and leisure travelers. Take two wheels instead of four to your next meeting!
- Lexus SUV Shuttle Service – The Walper chose the Lexus SUV as the vehicle of choice for its shuttle service because it’s eco-friendly, locally manufactured and one of the best in its class for reduced emissions.
- Bamboo Toothbrushes – For guests who need a toothbrush, The Walper provides an eco-friendly toothbrush made entirely from organic bamboo – a sustainably grown product. The bristles are made from nylon-4 which degrades in less time than traditional bristles, and can be recycled after use.
- Light Dimmers in Guest Suites – Dimmer switches only use enough energy to power the bulb at the setting of the dimmer. Not to mention they’re perfect for setting the mood!
- Skoah Bath Products – All of The Walper’s guest rooms are outfitted with a shampoo, conditioner and body wash dispenser in the shower as well as a body lotion dispenser on the vanity – eliminating tiny, single use plastic bottles.
- Buck Naked Hand Soaps – These locally made, all-natural vegan soaps contain ingredients from sustainable sources. The soap is biodegradable, and its minimal packaging can be composted, recycled or reused. The company also partners with the One Drop Foundation that works with communities to solve the water and climate crisis through innovative, sustainable actions.
- illy In-room Coffee – Each room at The Walper features illy coffee – a B Corp. certified, ethical company that is committed to environmental, economic and social sustainability.
- Cooking Oil Recycling Program – Used cooking oil from The Walper’s kitchen is recycled into a usable end product, and is turned into feedstock for the biofuel industry, or a nutritional supplement for livestock feed.
- LED Lightbulbs – The Walper uses LED lighting throughout the hotel which is 80% more efficient than traditional lighting.
- Eco Straws –The Walper uses straws made from corn husks, which are stronger than paper straws, and are biodegradable
- The Walper Hotel is a member of Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Impact Network
The Impact Network is a partnership that aims to foster a culture of sustainability, support emissions reduction through measurement and reporting, and provide resources to build capacity and expand sustainability knowledge among members. The Walper Hotel is an industry leader in sustainability and is a proud member of the Impact Network.
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