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Text Box: the building components in the HC are recyclable including insulation and carpeting (low-VOC) or created using recycled materials, like the timbers used in the dining hall, reclaimed from a California pier. The HC uses post-consumer recycled paper products. Low or no volatile organic compound (VOC) paints, carpets and carpet glues were used in construction. Green cleaning products are used by housekeeping. AMC actively shares environmental impact information with day visitors and guests and educates and encourages their employees to constantly work to reduce their environmental impact. The HC also provides guests with access to passive recreation gear for outdoor fun!

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The Highland Center uses natural daylight, maximized by strategically placed, energy efficient windows and compact fluorescents to light their interior. They heat with an energy efficient, ultra-low emission wood boiler system. Water is conserved through a towel and linen reuse program, minimal landscaping with native plants, low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets and composting toilets in Thayer Hall. Recycling and composting are prominent throughout AMC facilities. Many of

Environmental Champions

The Joe Dodge Lodge saves energy through the use of compact fluorescent bulbs and day lighting, replacing windows with energy efficient models using Energy Star computers. Water is conserved through low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets in guest areas, Composting toilets are install in the hiker restroom building. Landscaping is done with native plants and a towel and linen reuse program also save water. Waste is reduced through recycling, composting and materials reuse, where

possible. Old blankets are donated to local organizations. Hazardous waste is properly disposed of, and avoided wherever possible. Additionally hiker shuttles reduce the need for hikers to use two cars, reducing pollution and greenhouse gases. AMC actively shares environmental impact information with day visitors and guests and educates and encourages their employees to constantly work to reduce their environmental impact.

The Cardigan Lodge was recently renovated, focusing on reusing materials both from the Alexandria site as well as other AMC sites. Cardigan conserves energy by using compact fluorescent lighting, day lighting, energy efficient windows, air pressure monitoring that discourages colder outdoor air from entering during winter months and new insulation made from recycled newspapers. Water is conserved through low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets, while eliminating the need

Text Box: for landscape watering by maintaining natural plant growth. Recycling bins are widely available for guests and employees and appropriate food wastes are composted. Low or no-VOC paints were used during renovations. The new carpets contain a minimum of 25% recycled fibers and are recyclable when removed. Old wood floors were refinished whenever possible. AMC actively shares environmental impact information with day visitors and guests and educates and encourages their employees to constantly work to reduce their environmental impact.

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Text Box: The Nereledge Inn’s owners have been committed to environmentally sensitive operations throughout their ownership of the inn. Many energy efficient initiatives —CFLs, heating timers and LED Exit signs. Water conservation includes a towel and linen reuse program, water sensitive landscaping and low-flow toilets and showerheads. The inn reduces waste by recycling paper, plastic glass and metals, buying post-consumer recycled products, using linen napkins, refillable amenity dispensers, composting and sending useable items to the community “Dump Store”. They have reduced hazardous chemical use by using safer cleaners, low VOC paint and opting for rechargeable batteries.

AMC’s White Mountains Huts

The AMC Huts strive to demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices. Electric power for refrigeration lighting, etc. is provided through solar panels and small wind generators. At the Zealand Falls hut, summertime electric power is provided through a hydroelectric system. Water is conserved and waste reduced through the use of Clivus waterless, composting toilets. Food waste is composted and recycling is packed down to base areas and then delivered to recycling facilities. More information on the location of AMC huts can be obtained at their website, www.outdoors.org.

Mitzpah Springs

Carter Notch

Lonesome Lake

Greenleaf

Galehead

Lakes of the Clouds

Madison Spring

Zealand Falls

Text Box: The Sheraton Harborside, whose parent company is Starwood Resorts, works diligently to address sustainability issues while continuing to pamper their guests. The Sheraton saves energy through the use of compact fluorescent lighting in guest rooms and other areas where lights remain on more than six hours, inside and out. Appliances are replaced with Energy Star rated equipment. Water is conserved through towel & linen reuse program, careful landscaping/maintenance

Text Box: The Sunset Hill House has worked conscientiously since joining the program to lessen their impact on the environment. Committed to energy efficiency, the inn has improved building insulation, upgraded appliances and exterior lighting and continues to upgrade interior lighting, as well as using daylighting whenever possible. Water conservation is achieved through an optional towel and linen reuse program, Continued installation of low-flow toilets and water sensitive landscaping. Waste is reduced through cardboard recycling, the use of cloth napkins for food service, double-sided

printing, bulk purchasing, and donations to a local homeless shelter. Green seal certified cleaning products are happily employed. The inn uses integrated pest management on its golf course, Education and communication are keys to the success of the inn’s environmental efforts.

White Mountain Region

Southern New Hampshire

Great North Woods

Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region

Monadnock Region

Text Box: The Balsams, managed by Delaware North, is our first member to achieve ISO 14,001 certification! This means that in addition to implementing environmentally sensitive initiatives, they have out systems in place to monitor their progress. The Balsams strives to conserve energy through the use of compact fluorescent lighting, LED Exit signs, timers on exterior lighting and rigorous maintenance. Water use is minimized by offering guests the option of towel/linen reuse, low-flow showerheads installed and limited landscape watering. Recycling/reuse programs have been expanded to include lead and food

and beverage waste is composted or minimized through bulk purchasing. Pesticide use is being reduced and cleaning supplies and laundry detergents are environmentally-friendly. Most importantly, The Balsams and their management company, Delaware North educate employees on their environmental initiatives and seek their feedback and ideas as well as sharing their initiatives with guests. The Balsams recently held their first Green Expo for guests and community members.

The Henry Whipple House, Bristol

The Henry Whipple House owners are committed to evaluating environmental impact in all of the inn’s operations. Recently the roof was replaced with a slate look-alike material made from recycled car bumpers! Compact fluorescents are used in 6 hr+ lighting, exterior lighting is on timers, appliances are replaced with Energy Star models and where appropriate, draperies are closed to control internal temperatures. Water conservation is achieved through a towel & linen reuse program, low-flow water devices, native plant landscaping and early am watering when necessary. Waste is reduced

through recycling, purchasing in bulk, providing reusable dinnerware, composting, double-sided printing, reservation confirmations sent electronically and refurbished furniture. Hazardous waste is reduced through the use of environmentally sensitive cleaning supplies and laundry products and the reduced use of chlorine. The Henry Whipple House also shares their environmental commitment with their guests through a statement and Project Planet tri-folds.

Text Box: Graylag’s serene setting located on Wild Goose Pond immediately communicates it’s owner’s environmental ethic. Three cabins, open from spring through early October, are furnished with refurbished furniture, stocked with environmentally-sensitive cleaning products and recycled paper content products. Bower Cabin features organic cotton linens. Most of the lumber used to refurbish cabins built in the 50’s and 60’s came from Graylag trees. Cabins are heated with high efficiency gas heaters or

Text Box: wood stoves. Lighting is replaced with compact fluorescents both inside and out. Low-flow water devices are installed. Landscaping features mostly native perennials. Plants and trees are identified and characteristics shared on small signs for guests. Linen and towel reuse is the norm. Guests are instructed on recycling and composting procedures at the camp. Wildlife viewing and passive recreation on the many trails cut by the owner throughout the 87 acre property and in the canoes or kayaks provided is encouraged. The owner takes pride in watching “city” guests develop a sense of place over their stays.

The Gale River Motel is very conscious of their environmental impact. Energy is conserved by using compact fluorescent lighting, Energy Star appliances, and exterior areas timers. Low-flow devices in guest rooms, native planting and limited landscape watering result in water conservation. They reduce waste through recycling, composting, purchasing in bulk, double sided copying in the office. They participate in hazardous waste collection day, eliminated the use of laundry chlorine and use environmentally-sensitive cleaning products. Gale River also provides guests with the opportunity to

offer suggestions and has shared their well designed environmental commitment statement with other hotels in the program.

Seacoast Region

The New England House B & B owners have implemented many environmental initiatives since opening their inn. Energy measures include reducing lighting by 5800 watts with CFLs, installing dimmers and timers, installing EE exit signs. They conserve water with a towel & linen reuse program, low-flow water devices in rooms, landscaping with perennials and water conserving watering. They reduce their waste with recycling, composting through a relative’s “worm ranching”, bulk purchasing, reusable dinnerware and double-sided printing. They dramatically reduced their use of chlorine and are changing to

The Notchland Inn, Hart’s Location

The Notchland Inn embodies environmentally friendly operations. Energy efficiency is achieved through CFL lighting, using daylighting when possible, Energy Star appliances, and maintenance plans. Water conservation is practiced through low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets, a towel and linen reuse program and native/perennial landscaping. Waste is reduced with refillable condiment and bath amenities, reusable dinnerware and napkins and composting. They are also working to eliminate hazardous wastes both inside and out. Their initiatives are shared with guests and employees and new ideas are always encouraged!

Lakes Region

Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center, Hebron

The Coppertoppe Inn is truly devoted to sustainable hospitality. The have installed energy efficient lighting inside and out. Energy is also conserved with an outdoor solar-powered motion detector, Energy Star appliances replacements, awnings to keep rooms cooler in summer and insulated draperies to keep rooms warm in winter. Water is conserved by changing linens every third day of a stay, the installation of low-flow water devices, watering with natural draining water and landscaping with many perennials. Waste is reduced through recycling, composting, purchasing in bulk, where possible, and giving

Text Box: The Cabernet Inn is committed to continually increasing their inn’s sustainability. They are reducing energy use through increasing use of CFLs inside, using more daylighting, lighting the exterior of the inn with energy efficient lighting or lighting on timers, tightening the inn’s shell, using a battery-operated mower on small lawn areas and using draperies to help control guestroom climate. Water is conserved through low-flow showerheads and toilets, a towel & linen reuse program, drip irrigation for flowers and landscaping with many perennials. Waste is reduced through recycling, reusable

dinnerware, cloth napkins, double-sided printing and cloth bags for groceries. Hazardous waste has been reduced through the elimination of ammonia use in guest baths, and chlorine in laundering towels. The inn has reduced its use of pesticides, opting for natural alternatives. They also share their efforts with their guests. The inn is participating in a project through NHSLRP with the USDA to evaluate further greening opportunities.

Text Box: For the Cranmore Mountain Lodge owners, environmental impact is an important consideration. Energy consumption is reduced through the installation of efficient, daylighting, seasonally adjusted outdoor lighting timers and climate control setback policy when rooms are not occupied by guests. Their towel & linen reuse program is automatic and explained when guests arrive. Water is also conserved through low-flow showerheads, landscaping with perennials, and filling their pool with snow run-off. Their organic vegetable garden is watered from their pond. Waste is reduced through recycling, glass

Text Box: wineglasses in guestrooms and reusable dinnerware in the dining room. They also reduce waste by refilling amenity bottles, and condiment serving pieces and employing double-sided printing. Hazardous waste has been reduced by eliminating outdoor pesticides outside and by switching cleaning products to environmentally friendly versions. Employees can share in the excess bounty of the organic garden. Their website and guestroom material communicate their environmental efforts. The inn is participating in a project through NHSLRP with the USDA to evaluate further greening opportunities.

Text Box: The Farm by the River integrates environmental sensitivity in to all aspects of their operations. Energy is conserved through energy efficient interior and exterior lighting, Energy Star appliances, low-e windows, a climate setback policy in unoccupied rooms and strong energy audit maintenance plans. Water use is reduced by offering guests linen and towel reuse, low-flow water devices in guestrooms and water sensitive landscaping, including a variety of natives. Charlene is a landscape architect and attracts many birds and butterflies with her plantings! Many efforts have been made to reduce waste, including

Text Box: The Buttonwood Inn actively works to reduce their environmental footprint. The inn reduces their energy use through energy efficient lighting, daylighting when possible, encouraging guests to enjoy fresh mountain air, a policy to replace appliances with Energy Star equipment, low E windows in much of the inn, wrapping hot water pipes, covering external wall outlets and a strong energy management system. Water is conserved low-flow devices in guestrooms, an optional towel and linen reuse program and water sensitive landscaping. The inn reduces waste through composting, recycling, reusable

dinnerware, cloth napkins, double-sided printing, bulk purchasing and guestroom amenities produced locally. Pesticides and insecticides use has been reduced and safer cleaning alternatives reduced chlorine use will be evaluated. The inn also shares their efforts on their website and at the inn. The inn is participating in a project through NHSLRP with the USDA to evaluate further greening opportunities.

Text Box: The Inn at Valley Farms’ environmental sustainability is merely an extension of the owners’ families daily lives. The inn and the farm focus on their environmental input in every aspect of their operation. The inn conserves energy through energy efficient lighting, Energy Star appliance policy, energy management, multiple heating zones and insulation. Water conservation is achieved through low-flow water devices in all rooms, a towel and linen reuse program, stringent housekeeping policy to conserve water and landscaping which limits the need to water to potted plants. Waste is reduced through composting its organic waste, recycling, serving on reusable dinnerware and employing cloth napkins. Books are provided rather than newspapers in the common areas. Other waste reducing techniques are bulk purchasing, reducing paper waste and employing an environmentally preferable purchasing policy. The inn

grows, raises or purchases organic food, locally. The inn is working with Antioch students to convert a dairy barn on the property to an education center for sustainable agriculture. Hazardous wastes are almost non-existent.

The Mt. Washington B & B is committed to environmental sustainability. The B & B’s owner has replaced equipment with Energy Star rated versions, where available and has installed energy efficient lighting outdoors and are in the process of retrofitting interior areas. Draperies are used to control guestroom climate and the owner is investigating solar powered electricity. Water is conserved through low-flow water devices, a linen & towel reuse program and water sensitive landscaping with natives and perennials. Waste is reduced with recycling, composting, reusable dinnerware, cloth napkins,

and using double-sided printing and post-consumer recycled paper as often as possible. The B & B has reduced hazardous waste by replacing many cleaning products with environmentally-sensitive versions and using low VOC (volatileorganic compound) interior paints. The Mt. Washington shares it environmental efforts on its website and at the inn. The inn is participating in a project through NHSLRP with the USDA to evaluate further greening opportunities.