700 Trapp Hill Road - Stowe - Vermont
Property Audit Overview:
There are 18 properties currently listed in Stowe. At this time there are 9 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 3 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Trapp Family Lodge has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Trapp Family Lodge completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Trapp Family Lodge employs 42 eco-initiatives.
For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Trapp Family Lodge please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
ENERGY STAR For Hospitality - Member
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Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Paige Savage -
802-253-5707
Mailing Address:
700 Trapp Hill Road
Stowe, US 05672
The Trapp Family Lodge is in the process of installing solar panels on the Fitness Center.
Our Gardens furnish flowers and Vegatables for use in the Lodge - all compost goes to the gardens.
We have Scottish Highland cattle grazing on open land, reducing the need to mow.
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Trapp Family Lodge
700 Trapp Hill Road - Stowe - Vermont
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
 The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management
 The property has an on-site Green Team
 The property has regular eco-meetings with performance reporting
 The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives
 The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, property vendors, guestroom signage
 Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification program
Staff Education & Monitoring
 New staff eco-orientation
 Eco-incentive programs for staff
 Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staff
Guest Education & Follow-up
 Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in
Philanthropic
 Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Stowe Land Trust, Vermont Land trust, VT Woodlands Assoc., Nature Conservancy
Energy Conservation
 Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, parking areas
 Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting
 Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: public restrooms, storage areas
Water Conservation
 Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays
 Towels reuse option for multiple night stays
 Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow showerheads
 Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures
 Gray Water recycling
Recycling
 Recycle containers located inside guestrooms
 Recycle containers located around property common areas
 Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas
 Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items
 Compostable disposable service items utilized
 Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilized
Cleaning & Environment
 Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning
 Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry
 Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning
 Entire property is non-smoking
Environmental Purchasing
 Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products
 Preference given to purchase from local vendors
 Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers
 Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Trapp Family Lodge
700 Trapp Hill Road - Stowe - Vermont
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