Cement- The cement used in the construction of Uppal’s Orchid is absolutely eco-friendly. The cement known as the PPC (Portland Pozzalana Cement) contains 15-20% fly ash compared to ordinary cement known as the OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement).

Triple Glazed Windows- The triple glazed windows comprise a hermetically sealed double glazed unit and an added reflective glass. These windows block the sun from entering the room and help in conserving the air conditioning energy.

Interactive Televisions- The televisions provided in each room enable the guest and hotel management to interact without the use of paper. For e.g. the guest can receive the messages order service, welcome letter and his bills on the television.

Paints- The paints used at Uppal’s Orchid are also eco friendly. The paint for the exterior of the hotel is a water-based paint with negligible VOC content of only 0.0125% and the interiors are completely VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) free.

Potted Plants- Uppal’s Orchid doesn’t use fresh cut flowers anywhere in the hotel and decorative potted plants have been used wherever required.Apart from these efforts to make the hotel eco-friendly, many other practices have been adopted in daily operations that further contribute to the environment.

Hangers- The hangers that are kept in the guestrooms are made of recycled wood known as pressed particleboard and not plastic.

Fruits- In each room, a fruit basket is provided only on the guest’s request and thus minimizing wastage.

Amenities- The hotel offers only herbal cosmetics, which are manufactured under and ‘ayurvedic’ license. These products are not tested on animals and do not contain any animal fat.

Carpets- The carpets that have been used in the hotel have 80% wool and 20% nylon and natural dyes have been predominantly used for making them.

Laundry- The hotel provides reusable laundry bags for the guest instead of the standard plastic or paper bags. The laundered clothes are delivered back to the guest in reusable cane baskets wrapped in muslin cloth.

Shopping Bags- The shopping bags provided by the hotel are made of cloth.

Newspaper- The newspaper is delivered in cloth bags instead of the usual paper or plastic bags.

Stationary- All stationary used at the hotel is made from recycled products. The pens and pencils are made from recycled cardboard, reprocessed plastic and scrap wood. The eco pencils are not made from wood but of a non-toxic polymer with the use of natural fillers. Wood saver pencils are made using biodegradable material such as talc, gypsum and clay. The folders kept in the rooms are made of jute.

Recycling Bins- Separate recycling bins have been used for different types of garbage. In the rooms, bins with stickers have been provided offering the guests the choice of participating in the hotel’s mission statement.

Recycled Garbage Bags- The garbage bags used are made from recycled plastic and milk pouches.

Carbon Paper- There is no use of carbon paper in the hotel as the chemical in carbon paper are toxic and kills all micro-organisms that break down solid waste.

Slippers- The slippers, which are provided in the guestrooms, are eco-friendly (made of reed and not plastic) and specially hand crafted for the guest’s comfort.