Motel 6 goes CFL nationwide

As part of Accor North America’s Earth Guest program, Motel 6 has completed a CFL and battery recycling initiative at all of its 900 properties.

In partnership with Facility Solutions Group and Veolia Environmental Services, all Motel 6′s have an O & M plan in place to recycle these materials in accordance with local regulations.

“In January of 2006, Motel 6 began its extensive retrofitting of fluorescent lighting at its corporate-owned properties, which consumes 75% less energy than conventional bulbs. The brand’s retrofitting of fluorescent light bulbs and the Motel 6 Battery and Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Program complement the efforts of Motel 6’s parent company, Accor North America, to reduce energy consumption in all its properties. In late 2006, the Environmental Protection Agency honored Accor North America as an Energy Star Leader for significantly increasing energy efficiency in its economy hotel properties.”

Accor Press Release

http://www.motel6.com/about/press_room/release.aspx?Document=355

Facility Solutions Group

http://www.fsgconnect.com/index.htm

Veolia Environmental Services

http://veoliaes.com/Home