Environmental Sustainability

At Hyatt, we’re working every day to create a World of Care and that includes Caring for our Planet. We are proud to be LEED Silver certified and have achieved 4 keys from GreenKey Global. We take simple actionable steps daily to reduce our environmental footprint, and continue to work towards minimizing our impact.

Carbon Emissions and Water

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Carbon Emissions and Water

Our HVAC system in our meeting and conference areas is controlled by a programmable energy management system which automatically controls the temperature in occupied/unoccupied rooms. Linen-less meeting tables are provided and encouraged for schoolroom meeting sets. We utilize energy efficient LED lighting throughout the hotel. Sensors are used in guest rooms and meeting rooms to efficiently manage lighting.

Our building uses 30% less water than a comparable building through the use of dual flush toilets and low-flow plumbing fixtures. Through our conserve program we change linens every third day unless requested otherwise, and guests may choose to reuse towels by leaving them hanging. Our public parking garage also offers electric vehicles charger stations.

Waste and Circularity

World of Hyatt Mobile App Check-In

Waste and Circularity

Mobile entry is available through the World of Hyatt app to eliminate the number of plastic keycards handed out. Supporting digital signage and offering Hyatt Apps to help enable a paperless meeting. When paper should is needed, hotel uses Boise Aspen 30 multiuse which is made from forests managed to rigorous environmental and social standards, and is supported by the world’s leading conservation organizations. It contains 30% post-consumer recycled content.

Water hydration stations are encouraged for meeting rooms, and provide on every guest floor. Hotel participates in a battery recycling program to ensure they are not disposed as waste. Food waste is composted and sent to the local offsite commercial composting facility. Eco products are used for 95% of to-go packaging, and all straws in our restaurants are compostable.

Our Food Philosophy

Farmers Market Apples

Our Food Philosophy

Hyatt’s thoughtfully sourced, carefully served philosophy guides us in how we select ingredients that are better for people, communities, and the planet. Over 90% of our beef, chicken, seafood, and produce is locally sourced from the Pacific Northwest when available and are sustainability farmed. All eggs utilized in our restaurants and events are cage free, and from local Washington state farms when available. We partner with food distributors and businesses dedicated to ocean conservancy and application of sustainable practices. Banquet menus have been designed to offer local and seasonal options for food and beverage. Plant based & plant forward menu items are offered in our restaurants and for events.

Proud source water is currently available in all guest rooms which eliminates plastic water bottles, provides guests with a reusable aluminum bottle, and is sustainably sourced from Idaho.

Green suggestions for your stay

Couple Park Hotel

Green suggestions for your stay

Enjoy a scenic walk along the lake through Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park just next door. The 1.5 mile trail takes you by Bird Island which provides habitat to a number of wildlife species including a variety of birds, and juvenile Chinook salmon. As our location is adjacent to the mouth of the Cedar River, the shores of Bird Island provide a safe place for the Chinook salmon to rest, eat, and grow before they continue their migration towards the Ballard Locks into the Puget Sound.

No need for binoculars while bird watching as many can be seen nesting from the walking path. Additionally, it is easy to catch a glimpse of bald eagle or osprey, also known as a sea hawk flying over the lake looking for its next meal. Spring and summer bring new additions and it is not uncommon to spot a mom swimming with her ducklings.