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New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program |
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Caring for our guests ... naturally |
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Why is Sustainability Important to New Hampshire? |
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What are Sustainable Properties doing? |
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Reducing Energy Needs by ... ¨ Installing motion sensors in public areas and occupancy sensors in guestrooms. ¨ Installing energy efficient lighting, dimmers and timers to reduce energy consumption. ¨ Installing LED Exit Signs. ¨ Installing Energy Star appliances. ¨ Using natural day lighting whenever possible. ¨ Tightening the property shell, with added/better insulation, eliminating leaks, replacing windows. |
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Conserving Water by … ¨ Installing aerators on faucets ¨ Installing water diverters on existing toilets or low-flow toilets ¨ Installing high performance, low-flow showerheads ¨ Implementing towel and linen reuse programs ¨ Landscaping with native plants ¨ Timers/moisture sensors on landscape watering ¨ Changing landscape watering to encourage deeper root growth ¨ Serving water only when requested |
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Reducing Waste by … ¨ Providing recycling areas for guests and staff ¨ Purchasing post-consumer recycled paper and buying in bulk ¨ Serving meals with cloth napkins and reusable china and dinnerware ¨ Using refillable soap/shampoo dispensers in bathrooms ¨ Recycling usable furniture, etc at “Dump Stores” or through charity ¨ Reusing old towels and linens as cleaning rags ¨ Asking vendors to minimize packaging ¨ Recycling cooking grease ¨ Composting food and lawn waste |
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Reducing Hazardous Waste by … ¨ Properly disposing of fluorescent lighting, computers and other electronic equipment ¨ Participating in local hazardous waste collection days ¨ Using low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints, carpets and glues ¨ Using rechargeable batteries ¨ Using energy-efficient shuttle vans ¨ Using environmentally-friendly cleaning products |
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Our members care about guests and employees’ health and happiness. They are interested in feedback and new ideas for making their property an even better place to stay and work! Please share your thoughts with them. |
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Tourism is New Hampshire’s second largest industry. Many hotels, B & Bs, resorts and restaurants in New Hampshire recognize the importance of preserving our natural resources for our visitors, now and in the future. They continually evaluate how their operations affect the environment and look for ways to minimize their impact. Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant certified facilities develop goals and identify people in their organizations to find new opportunities to improve their operations through education, employee ideas and guest feedback. Being green is also financially good for certified properties. By saving energy and water, reducing waste and eliminating toxic chemicals, green properties lower their operating costs which allows them to provide enhanced services to their guests and a healthier environment for both their guests and employees. Our program thrives by sharing our love for New Hampshire with our guests, and the staff our industry employs. |
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NHSLRP’s New Rest Area Rack Cards Promote Green Hospitality! |
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Businesses certified by the NHSLRP are being promoted at rest areas on I-93 in Salem and I-95 in Seabrook. The rack cards will be added to additional rest areas this summer. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services designed the promotional piece and the New Hampshire Department of Travel and Tourism Development helped to offset the printing costs. The brochure lists all program members and phone numbers for easy access to travelers coming into the state. It is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper by a local printer that employs soy-based inks. Members are listed by region and located on a New Hampshire map by number. Click on the brochure to the left to view the full piece. For more information properties listed in the brochure, click on Find Lodging or Find Dining. If you would like to see other ways NHDTTD helps to promote green hospitality, click here. |
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iPhone users can now find the nearest green restaurant, hotel, inn or B&B in NH with maps & directions and one-click dialing. The app is available at the Apple iTunes store for free! |
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NHSLRP Webinar Series Energizing Hospitality Recordings and Slideshows are available online! |
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