The Avalon Hotel and Spa in Portland, Oregon is the first hotel in the state to receive the silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Nationwide, only ten hotels have yet received LEED certification. For a project to be considered LEED certified they must receive 32 credits in the areas of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in upgrades, operation, and maintenance. There are six phases to the certification, as well as a series of requirements. The requirements consist of the formation of a "Green Team," environmentally friendly and socially responsible project purchases, material reduction and diversion, energy reduction (no incandescent bulbs in building), and improved indoor air quality (air filters).
Portland has received numerous awards for their commitment to recycling and the Avalon Hotel and Spa is the fifth hotel to receive an award for recycling 60% of waste with a goal of 80% by 2009. The Avalon Hotel is marketing themselves as an "eco-friendly sustainable luxury hotel."
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