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11 Inn Road - Hallowell - Maine
Property Audit Overview:
This is the only property we currently have listed in Hallowell. The property has completed the iStayGreen Audit process. Maple Hill Farm B and B Inn has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Maple Hill Farm B and B Inn 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, Maple Hill Farm B and B Inn employs 41 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Maple Hill Farm B and B Inn please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Maine Green Lodging Certification Program - Member
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Scott Cowger - 207-622-2708 Mailing Address: 11 Inn Road Hallowell, ME US 04347 Maple Hill Farm is proud to be the first certified "Environmental Leader" green lodging establishment (2004) under the program operated by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. We had previously received the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence (2003) for our environmental initiatives. We have focused on reducing our consumption of energy generated by non-renewable resources as the greatest threat of fossil-fuel based energy consumption is global warming, and we must all do our part to minimize the negative impacts of this impending change. We installed a 10 kW wind turbine in 2003 and followed up with a 15 kW solar photovoltaic array plus 202 vacuum tubes capturing solar thermal energy for heating our domestic hot water. We have focused on eliminating unnecessary waste from our facility by installing dispensers in guest rooms which use bulk shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel, thereby eliminating the need for individual amenity bottles which not only contribute to solid waste but also waste unused product. All food waste goes to feed the farm animals and the resulting animal manure, once composted, fertilizes the flower beds and gardens at the inn. We serve our own farm-fresh eggs as well. When renovating the inn in 2001, we installed a new heating system with individual thermostats/zones for each room of the inn thereby heating only the spaces being utilized at any given time. When building the large conference space in 2003-2004, we incorporated natural lighting into common spaces, the conference room, and work spaces including the commercial laundry and kitchen. All our food service both on-site and off-site utilize reusable china, glassware, and cloth napkins in order to eliminate any disposable products. We take time to educate any guest that is interested in our green practices, including the information on our web site which shows the greenhouse gases we are avoiding (click on "see our solar savings" on our home page), detailed information on our alternative energy systems on our web site, and a display at the inn including a full-size solar electric panel and mockup of the solar thermal collection system. We are also preserving approximately 30 acres of fields and woods by operating our business in a rural location. Thanks for the opportunity to explain our initiatives in detail. |
Maple Hill Farm B and B Inn
11 Inn Road - Hallowell - 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 regular eco-meetings with performance reporting The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, property advertising, property signage, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staffGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviewsPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Pine Tree State Arboretum, Kennebec Land TrustEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, parking areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: Technically grid-intertied, but it is the largest solar electric array (15 kW) in Maine plus a 10 kW wind turbine and solar hot water systems.Water Conservation
Sheets 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 fixturesRecycling
Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on propertyEnvironmental 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 Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized
Maple Hill Farm B and B Inn
11 Inn Road - Hallowell - Maine
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