189 Trout Point Road - Kemptville - Canada
Property Audit Overview:
This is the only property we currently have listed in Kemptville. The property has completed the iStayGreen Audit process. Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia has been awarded a 5 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia 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, Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia employs 53 eco-initiatives.
For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Charles Leary -
902-482-8360
Mailing Address:
189 Trout Point Road
Kemptville, CA B0W1Y0
As a nature lodge located in a pristine protected wilderness area adjacent to a major river system, Trout Point Lodge, Limited carries out various policies and practices that:
Encourage appropriate and sustainable use of the local environment
Diminish or eliminate negative impacts on the local environment and culture
Create positive impacts and inputs in the local economy
Encourage self-sustaining systems using local and renewable resources
Diminish the use of non-renewable resources
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Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia
189 Trout Point Road - Kemptville - Canada
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 advertising, property signage, 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
 Staff environmental performance reviews
Guest Education & Follow-up
 Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in
 Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveys
 Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviews
 Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stay
Philanthropic
 Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Ecology Action Centre, Sierra Club, Nature Trust
Energy 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
 Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: parking areas
 Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: all landscape lighting solar powered
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
 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
 Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized
 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
 Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers
 Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia
189 Trout Point Road - Kemptville - Canada
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