LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Hotel operators have long known the value of incorporating green practices into their operations. As more hotels begin to make claims about their green policies, however, some hotel operators have begun to seek certification to add a level of credibility only possible through a reputable third-party verifier. While programs specialized for hotel operations such as Green

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