Eco-responsibility

Sustainable and responsible practices

The Days Inn Berthierville is a leader in social and environmental engagement. For many years, the hotel has been involved with the local community in various ways, whether it is by giving furniture to the less fortunate and funding local events or contributing to the Youth Centre (Place jeunesse Berthier). Our company is also involved with national causes like Movember Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society and many other charities.

Protecting the environment is an important value for the Days Inn Berthierville. That is why we take the time to carefully select products for our customers and equipment for our staff as well as thinking about all the little things we do in our daily lives that could have an impact on the surrounding environment.

Berthier - D'Autray Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Berthier - D'Autray Chamber of Commerce
Partner of activities organized by the Berthier - D'Autray Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Board of Directors for the Berthier - D'Autray Chamber of Commerce
Berthi&Broue
Participant in the BERTHI&BROUE event
Leucan Shaved Head Challenge
Supporter of Leucan, Association for Children with Cancer
Our general manager has already participated twice in the Leucan Shaved Head Challenge!
Hockey Tournament
The Days Inn Berthierville participates in the “Corporate Challenge" Hockey Tournament organized by the Berthier - D'Autray Chamber of Commerce
EBI
Partner of the Omnium de golf EBI – Aidons la jeunesse
Youth Centre
Partner of the Youth Centre (Place jeunesse Berthier)
Figure Skating Club
Partner of the Berthierville Figure Skating Club
Mira Foundation
Supporter of the Mira Foundation ($2 donation to the Mira Foundation for every room with a guide animal)
CABA
Involved with the CABA (Centre d'action bénévole d'Autray)
Movember
A number of initiatives were launched in November 2016 to raise awareness about men’s health through involvement with Movember Canada
Moisson Lanaudière
Moisson Lanaudière's mission is to improve the quality of life of people living in difficult socio-economic conditions. As the only food bank in the Lanaudière region, Moisson Lanaudière collects foodstuffs and redistributes them free of charge to food aid organizations in the region, thus contributing to the fight against food insecurity in Lanaudière.
Jeunes En Tête
The Fondation Jeunes en Tête contributes to the prevention of psychological distress and anxiety among young people aged 11 to 18 through its awareness programs. With its various workshops offered to young people, families and schools, the Foundation works for young people throughout Quebec and their entourage.
Breast Cancer Foundation's
The Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to improve the survival rate and quality of life of people affected by breast cancer while raising awareness among all communities and groups of people concerned. Every day, the Foundation works to defend the interests and improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients.
Angelman Foundation
The Angelman Foundation's mission is to raise funds for the Angelman Respite Centre while educating the public and the medical community about this syndrome. It is the unifying link for Angelman families in Quebec. The Foundation acts as a companion for families by supporting them during their child's diagnosis and by directing them to the best resources to lighten their daily lives.
Fondation Émergence
Fondation Émergence's mission is to educate, inform and sensitize the population to the realities of people who identify with sexual diversity and the plurality of gender identities and expressions. This includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (binary and non-binary), queer, intersex, two-spirited (2s), asexual and non-binary people.
The foundation's mission is to mobilize the community to raise funds for various projects and to acquire equipment. This equipment allows for the improvement of health care and social services, as well as the well-being of the people, in Northern Lanaudière. It is through various activities and fundraising campaigns that the Fondation pour la santé du nord de Lanaudière helps to take care of the health of the population on its territory.
D'une goupille à l'autre
The Days Inn Berthierville is a depository to collect the pins from cans and give them to D'une goupille à l'autre!

This non-profit organization resells the pins in metal recycling centers to finance wheelchairs for people in need.
Offer our customers refillable shower gel and shampoo

The shampoo and shower gel are also biodegradable

Water-saver showerheads installed in all the rooms
Energy management system in each room for heating and air conditioning
Replaced plastic utensils and plates with real cutlery and dishes made from compostable bamboo

Composting and recycling available at breakfast

Use of permanent place mats instead of white paper place mats
Boardrooms, hotel lobby, bar and breakfast room all have recycling bins available

Purchase of 3 blue recycling bins

Recycling bin in every room so that our customers can place their recyclable items in the bin directly
All paper and cardboard products are recycled
Save used paper to use for scrap paper (used papers do not contain information about our customers. Those are shredded)

Use of boxes, folders and envelopes made of recycled materials
Compostable coffee cups and lids as well as real coffee mugs available

Reusable coffee filters
Water pitchers in place of bottled water in the boardrooms

Eliminated plastic drinking glasses and replaced them with real glassware.
Compact light bulbs throughout the hotel

Recycling of light bulbs and batteries
Plastic bottles and aluminum cans are recycled

Recycling of empty ink cartridges
Purchase of a shredder

Notepads, paper and envelopes made of recycled paper

Reorganization of documentation to eliminate duplicates
Use of products that are biodegradable in 28 days, phosphate-free and phosphorous-free such as “Hertel” and “La Parisienne” instead of “Tide” and “Javex”
When making decisions about new purchases, renovations or something similar, the three Rs are always taken into account

Use of recycled paint when completing work or renovating

Worn furniture, bedding and other used items are donated. Nothing is thrown away
Employee uniforms (shirt and blazer) are made of recycled materials