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57 Elm Street - Topsham - Maine
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  • 3 Leaf Green Rating
  • Property Audit Overview:
    This is the only property we currently have listed in Topsham. The property has completed the iStayGreen Audit process. Black Lantern B and B has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

    To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Black Lantern B and B 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, Black Lantern B and B employs 33 eco-initiatives.

    For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Black Lantern B and B please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
    Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
    Property's Green Team Leader:
          Tom Connelie - 888-306-4165

    Mailing Address:
          57 Elm Street
          Topsham, US 04086

    Individual room thermostats All thermoststs set to 55 degrees when space not occupied Front load washer used to conserve water Lines hung on line to dry as weather permits Guests encouraged to walk to restaurants

      
      
    Black Lantern B and B
    57 Elm Street - Topsham - Maine
    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 established a budget for eco-initiatives
     The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through guestroom signage
    Staff Education & Monitoring
     New staff eco-orientation
     Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staff
    Guest Education & Follow-up
     Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in
     Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviews
    Energy Conservation
     Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, parking areas
     Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting
    Water Conservation
     Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays
     Towels reuse option for multiple night stays
     Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow faucet aerators, low flow showerheads, low volume toilets
     Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures
    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 detergents used for laundry
     Entire property is non-smoking
     Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on property
    Environmental Purchasing
     Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products
     Preference given to purchase from local vendors

    Black Lantern B and B
    57 Elm Street - Topsham - Maine
     
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