IHM recognizes that some states have created programs and agencies to evaluate lodging's compliance with certain standards. There are also private agencies as well. For properties in areas where there is no formal certication process, IHM has established it's own three tier program to categorize properties that are using eco-friendly products and procedures in their operation. The tiers provide a measure that property owners can use to identify their current level and examine the requirements for other levels they may want to achieve.

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Green Hotel Level I:

• Use of eco-friendly cleaning products, including General Purpose, Bathroom, Glass and Carpet Cleaning.
• Must use at least one ENERGY STAR appliance
  Note: Properties can also identify individual rooms as Level I compliant

Green Hotel Level II:

• Meet Level I Requirements
• Use of eco-friendly paper products - Consumable Paper Products shall be made from recycled fibers, with the following minimum postconsumer content:
  - Bathroom Tissue: 20%
  - Facial Tissue: 10%,
  - Napkins and Paper Towels: 40%
• Linen and Towel Reuse Program – Property shall implement and execute a well designed Linen and Towel Re-use program for all Guest Rooms

Green Hotel Level III:

• Meet Level I Requirements
• Meet Level 2 Requirements
• Recycling Program – Property shall establish and maintain recycling programs for the common areas, administrative areas, and Guest rooms. The Guest Room Receptacle must be clearly identified for Glass, Paper, Aluminum, & Plastic.
• Lighting – All Guest Room Lighting shall be Energy Efficient. No incandescent lighting is acceptable in Floor, Desk, Table or Nightstand lamps. Bathroom lighting shall be either Linear Fluorescent, Compact Fluorescent or a combination of each type
• High Efficiency Plumbing Fixtures – Property shall use the following: 2.2 GPM Faucets with 1.5 GPM or less aerators, the shower heads shall be 2.5 GPM or less , and the toilet shall be 1.6 GPF or less.
  
  The IHM Brand sets standard requirements for guestroom amenities and supplemental facilities. These standards include:

Standard Amenities:

• Cable or satellite television
• 24- hour Guest Service
• High Speed Internet Access
• AM/FM stereo/cd player
• Gourmet Coffee/tea maker
• Microwave Refrigerators
• Hairdryer
• Upgraded Bedding with pillowtop mattress
• Iron, ironing board
• Desk/work area
• Direct dial telephone
• Voice mail
• Free local calls
• Individually controlled Air-conditioning Heating
• Wake-up calls
• Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast