The AAA Eco Program

The AAA Eco Program identifies AAA Approved lodgings that are eco-certified by designated, well-established government and private programs. Starting in 2010, the icon will appear in TourBook^® guides and in AAA.com listings, and eco-certification will be offered as a lodging search criterion on AAA.com.

AAA is not involved in the evaluation of a property's environmental practices. The eco status determined by reputable certification programs is reported by AAA as a service to members who consider sustainability when selecting lodgings. The icon provides generic notice only of properties certified by one or more of the recognized programs listed below.

Properties seeking to become eco-certified should contact the program(s) operating in their region.

National & International Programs

	The Audubon International Green Leaf Eco-Rating Program recognizes lodgings that have met environmental best practice standards for water quality, water conservation, waste minimization, resource conservation and energy efficiency.
	Green Globe partners with travel and tourism organizations to achieve better environmental performance and more efficient use of resources.
	The Green Key Eco-Rating Program recognizes hotels, motels, and resorts that are committed to improving their environmental performance.
	The non-profit Sustainable Travel International provides programs to help hospitality businesses protect the environment, preserve cultural heritage and contribute to local economic development.

U.S. Programs

	Energy Star is a government-backed program helping businesses protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
	Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that uses science-based standards and the power of the marketplace to create a more sustainable world.
	The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system provides independent, third-party verification that a building meets the highest green building and performance measures.

State Programs

	The State of California Green Lodging Program recognizes lodgings that have developed sustainability practices to minimize waste and conserve energy and natural resources.
	The Delaware Green Lodging Program recognizes hotels, resorts and other hospitality operations that are committed to minimizing their environmental impact.
	The Florida Green Lodging Program recognizes environmentally conscientious lodging facilities across the state.
	The Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia recognizes businesses that are taking measures to reduce their environmental impact and use of natural resources.
	The Hawaii Green Business Program recognizes hotels and resorts that operate in an environmentally responsible way.
	The Maine Environmental Leader Green Certification Program recognizes lodgings working to reduce their energy use and carbon footprint, minimize waste, and use safer alternatives to toxic cleaning products.
	Green Lodging Michigan recognizes lodging facilities who are leaders in energy conservation, air quality and reduced water consumption and waste.
	The Missouri Certified Green Program recognizes lodging establishments that are committed to being environmentally sustainable in the local community.
	The New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program certifies lodging properties with ongoing initiatives to conserve energy and water, reduce waste, reduce and eliminate toxic chemicals and encourage environmental awareness.
	The Rhode Island Hospitality Green Certification Program recognizes hospitality businesses that follow green performance standards and best management practices.
	Green Hotels in the Green Mountain State recognizes Vermont lodgings that use sound environmental management practices to reduce their impact on the environment.
	The Virginia Green Program recognizes hotels, resorts and other businesses in the hospitality sector that have taken steps to reduce their impact on the environment.
	Travel Green Wisconsin recognizes lodging facilities that have made a commitment to improve their operations in order to reduce their environmental and social impact.