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In keeping with our environment theme in mind at RODAS we use Herbal products, which are manufactured under an Ayurvedic license; these products are not tested on animals and do not contain any animal fat.
 LAUNDRY
In our strive to reduce waste we have reusable cloth laundry bags instead of the standard paper or plastic bags as in other hotels, in which the guests could send the clothes for laundering and the same will be delivered in reusable cane baskets wrapped in muslin cloth. A laundry button is incorporated in the master control panel, eliminating the use of laundry pick up tent cards.
NEWSPAPER
Newspapers at RODAS are delivered, on request, in reusable cane baskets instead of the usual paper or plastic bags.
PENS / PENCIL
To prove our commitment to the environment RODAS uses eco-friendly pens and pencils. The eco-pens are made using recycled cardboard, reprocessed plastic and scrap wood. The cardboard, which is used as barrel, is free from chlorine usage in the manufacturing stage. The plastic as the head and base is made from reprocessed ABS (a thermoplastic material that can be recycled and/or remoulded). Scrap wood is obtained from discarded cases used for packing purposes.The eco pencils are not made of wood but of a non-toxic polymer with the use of natural fillers. Woodsaver pencils are made using a shaft, which is made of biodegradable materials such as talc, gypsum and clay.
RECYCLING BINS
Separate recycling bin with a sticker for guest use is placed in all rooms.
RECYCLED GARBAGE BAGS
The garbage bags used by us are made from recycled plastic and milk pouches.
CUT FLOWER VS POTTED PLANTS
Why use dead flowers to bring a room alive? At RODAS, you'll find cut flowers cut to an absolute minimum - instead living vibrant plants help bring the beauty of nature indoors.
CARBON PAPER
There is no use of carbon paper made At RODAS, as the chemicals used in carbon paper are toxic which kill the micro-organisms that break down solid waste, reducing the volume of waste in the landfill.
STATIONERY
With forests dwindling and the air we breathe under threat, every contribution helps. Which is why you'll find all paper products at RODAS contains at least 25% recycled content.
SLIPPERS
To further show you how down to earth our eco sensitivity is, even the stylish slippers in your room are hand crafted from natural reed for your comfort.
DND, MAKE UP ROOM & LAUNDRY SIGN
Having the DND, MAKE UP ROOM and LAUNDRY sign outside the door inturn reduces the waste that would have been otherwise generated by having these signs made from paper.
PAINTS
Synthetic resin paint, with an overcoat of acrylic paint is done.
BOXES FOR TISSUES, COTTON & SOAP SUDS
Tissue boxes, jars for cotton balls and soap suds are made from NUWUD, as it goes with our theme, instead of having had to use acrylic.
WATER FLASK & GLASSES
The water flask in the guestrooms are left empty which are filled after asking the guest for his preference of hot, cold or room temperature water as water already filled and kept in the flask leads to guest perception of the water being stale, which they promptly ask to be replaced.
The glasses too are turned upside down and kept in the tray, thereby doing away with having to wrap each glass in a plastic bag and consequently generating more waste for the hotel.
ANTI COCKROACH HERBAL TREATMENT
This treatment has been recently introduced and is the first of it's kind in India to eradicate cockroaches. This herbal paste contains extracts from herbs and the treatment is totally different than the conventional spray treatment. By using this treatment their are no health hazards, as there is no use of any poisonous chemicals. No cleaning is required after the treatment is done hence there is no wastage of water, detergents etc.
This medicine is in the form of a paste and it is applied to all nooks and corners in the form of small globules in the premises, which is to be treated. This paste can also be applied in refrigerators, ovens, toasters, microwaves mixers, computers as it is non-poisonous.
CLOTH MATS
To reduce the waste generated by our hotel we use cloth mats instead of paper ones.
NO SINGLE SERVING ITEMS USED.
To add to the above, use of single serving items are done away with at RODAS. Use of condiments like sugar sachets is replaced by using sugar cubes, jams, sauces, ketchup are served in preserved pots and butter chiplets have been replaced by butter curls.
ENERGY CONSERVATION THROUGH BUILDING AUTOMATION
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Demand based ventilation in public areas like banquets, meeting rooms, discos etc by using mixed gas sensors.
- Distribution pumps are controlled to distribute chilled water as per load through variable frequency drives (VFD). Suitable adjustments of set points of chillers based on external temperature. Setting at higher or lower points will depend on temperature.
- Exhaust ventilation in car park is controlled based to the extent of carbon dioxide measured in the basement / car park areas through the use of 2 speed fans.
- Kitchen exhaust activated only when necessary through 2 speed fans.
- Treated fresh air is on controlled-based occupancy.
- Guest concurrence through the use of green button. Increase points in the guestroom by couple of degrees.
- STL charging and discharging will be decided on concessional and penal tariff timings.
- Maximum peak demand will be pegged to the permissible maximum by selectively shutting off non-critical equipment.
- Lighting in public areas like Restaurants etc. will be switched on/off based on lux intensity meters depending on time of day.
- Individual guestroom, A/c, lights operated through key tags.
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