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In our continuing effort to improve our hotel, we are making changes that are environmentally sensitive whenever possible.
We already have solar-heated hot water in every room, use energy-saving florescent lighting throughout the hotel, utilize cisterns for water pressure, recycle whenever possible and have upgraded our gardens to enhance air quality and curb appeal.
We've just joined the Green Hotel Association, so we're in the process of becoming 'green' - but these are the preliminary measures we're taking according to the
association's guidelines and ideas.
ū Items that are in process
ū Phase II items in the near future
ū Not Applicable to our Climate/Physical Plant
MEMBERSHIP CONSERVATION GUIDELINES AND IDEAS
Following are some of "Green" Hotels AssociationŽ's guidelines and ideas for saving water and energy and reducing solid waste in "Green" guestrooms:
GUESTROOMS:
"No smoking" room
No extra charge for "green" rooms
Low-flow sink aerators, toggle aerators
Low-flow showerhead (2.5 to 3.0 gpm)
1.6 gpm toilet or toilet adaptations
Fluorescent lighting - thinner off-white vinyl-backed lampshades
Bulk dispensers for amenities (no small plastic bottles)
Amenities - 100% natural, biodegradable, vegetable-oil base, dye-free, natural scents or scent-free
Paper products - recycled, biodegradable, unbleached, natural scents or unscented, dye-free, paper packaging - use brown paper towels only
Cleaning products - non-toxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable, natural scents or unscented, dye-free, concentrated
Baking soda to clean sinks, tubs and toilets
Pumice stone removes toilet bowl hard water deposits without damage
Hot water - 125-130 degrees F (52-55 degrees C)
Linens changed between guests or on request only (towels on floor or in tub)
100% cotton linens, undyed, unbleached
Extra blankets - room can be kept colder on winter nights if guests prefer
Laundry detergents - non-toxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable, unscented, dye-free, chlorine-free, concentrated, liquid, recycled packaging
Recycling notice for guest involvement
Glass water glasses, no paper covers
Ceiling fans, reversible
Cloth laundry bags (retired sheets), Baskets to return clean laundry
No styrofoam usage
Pest Control - cleanliness, preventatives, natural, non-toxic, not on a program
Ozone generators must be used carefully, i. e., the correct time period for the space
Air cleaners with carbon filters
Occupancy sensors to control lights, AC/heat, TV
Key switches to control power supply to AC/heat
Live potted plants keep air healthier
Require dry cleaners to recycle hangers, plastic film and related materials
Newly purchased furnishings of non-hardwoods | 
