The Q Hotel and Spa is a member of the Missouri Hotel and Lodging Association’s Certified Green program. Certification is designed to recognize those lodging businesses which are going beyond existing state and federal environmental regulations to insure that their operation has a much smaller environmental impact on their local communities. The Q Hotel was Kansas City's first green hotel. The historic Quarterage Hotel was completely renovated in 2007 and boasts a nationally recognized eco-plan which is accredited for introducing sustainability to Midwest hotels. In room recycling, Green Seal approved cleaning products, energy efficient water/electrical devices, a Hybrid shuttle vehicle and the availability of guest bicycles are just 5 items of the Q’s 38 point Green Plan.