iTrip Aspen Snowmass Achieves Bronze Certification with Colorado Green Business Network

We're thrilled to announce that iTrip Aspen Snowmass has been recognized as a Bronze Certified member of the Colorado Green Business Network! This prestigious recognition validates our comprehensive sustainability initiatives and reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting the mountain paradise we call home.

Official Recognition for Our Environmental Leadership

The Colorado Green Business Network recognizes businesses across the state that have demonstrated a genuine commitment to integrating sustainability into their daily operations. As a Bronze certified member, iTrip Aspen Snowmass joins a select group of Colorado businesses leading the way in environmental stewardship.

This certification acknowledges the extensive sustainability practices we've already implemented across our vacation rental operations—from our innovative waste reduction programs to our energy conservation efforts that we've been quietly perfecting behind the scenes.

Building on Our Foundation of Environmental Responsibility

As we've shared in our previous sustainability commitments, we believe that experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Colorado Rockies comes with a responsibility to protect it. Our Bronze certification with the Colorado Green Business Network formally recognizes the comprehensive approach we've taken to honor that responsibility.

Waste Reduction Through Innovation and Partnership Our creative reuse and recycling programs have found new homes for countless items through partnerships with local thrift stores, Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork, and the Pitkin County Landfill Mercantile. We participate in e-waste recycling events and have established systems for properly disposing of everything from electronics to light bulbs and batteries. Even our worn linens find purpose—unusable towels comfort animals at the Aspen Animal Shelter, while other textiles are recycled at the Rio Grande Recycling Center.

Sustainable Product Choices That Make a Difference Inside our vacation rentals, guests discover our commitment to sustainability in every detail. We've replaced single-use toiletries with refillable bottles for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body lotion, eliminating significant plastic waste. All our personal care products are paraben and phthalate-free, and we've upgraded to LED bulbs throughout our properties while providing compostable K-cups and recycling bins in every unit.

Energy Conservation Excellence Our team's diligent energy management practices—from adjusting thermostats and closing curtains in unoccupied units to turning off lights, electronics, and air conditioners when properties aren't in use—demonstrate our commitment to minimizing our environmental footprint. We prioritize repairing appliances over replacement and continuously upgrade to energy-efficient models.

Community-Centered Sustainability Our approach extends beyond our properties into the broader Roaring Fork Valley community. We prioritize local shopping, participate in Snowmass Village and Aspen cleanup days, and support the local economy while reducing transportation-related emissions.

What This Recognition Means Moving Forward

This Bronze certification isn't just recognition of our past efforts—it's validation that we're on the right path and motivation to continue innovating. The Colorado Green Business Network certification provides a framework for us to measure our progress and identify new opportunities for environmental improvement.

Our guests have already been benefiting from these initiatives, often without realizing the extent of our behind-the-scenes environmental efforts. Now, with official recognition, travelers can book with confidence knowing their mountain getaway actively supports environmental stewardship.

Inviting Our Guests to Join Our Mission

Every guest who stays with iTrip Aspen Snowmass becomes a partner in our sustainability mission. By using the recycling bins we provide, taking advantage of public transportation options we promote, and appreciating the sustainable touches throughout their rental, guests help us protect this incredible mountain paradise.

We've made sustainability convenient and seamless—from our virtual guidebooks that eliminate paper waste to our refillable amenities that reduce plastic consumption—so guests can focus on creating memories while supporting responsible tourism practices.

Looking Toward Silver and Beyond

Our Bronze certification with the Colorado Green Business Network marks an important milestone, but it's not our final destination. We're already exploring initiatives that will help us achieve Silver certification and beyond, continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sustainable vacation rental operations.

Thank you to our dedicated team members who make these initiatives possible every day, our conscious guests who support our efforts, and our local partners who share our vision of preserving Aspen Snowmass for future generations.

To learn more about the Colorado Green Business Network and their certification programs, visit CDPHE.COLORADO.GOV/CGBN.

Experience sustainability in action during your next Aspen Snowmass vacation. Browse our eco-conscious vacation rentals and become part of our mission to protect this mountain paradise.