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87 Main Street - Ogunquit - Maine
Property Audit Overview:
There are 10 properties currently listed in Ogunquit. At this time there are 3 "Green" lodging properties listed of which this is the only lodging property that has completed the iStayGreen Audit. Admirals Inn Resort has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Admirals Inn Resort 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, Admirals Inn Resort employs 42 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Admirals Inn Resort please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
ENERGY STAR For Hospitality - Member
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Ken Holmes - 207-646-7093 Mailing Address: 87 Main Street Ogunquit, US 03907 Admiral’s Inn Environmental Policy The goal of the Admiral’s Inn Environmental Policy is to minimize our impact on the environment by reducing energy, water and natural resource consumption and reusing and recycling solid waste and properly disposing hazardous waste. We break our environmental policy program into “What we do” and “What we ask our guests to do” in the two areas of “Reduce” and “Recycle and Reuse”. We stress that the policies and procedures we describe below are being used TODAY and EVERYDAY at The Admiral’s Inn The Admiral’s Inn also recognizes that its Environmental Policy is dynamic and ever-changing. Currently, we are looking into ways to impact the environment even less by reducing pool chemical use, replacing less efficient air conditioning units, and replacing all shampoo, soap, and cleaning products to products that have received the “Green Seal” of approval. What we do … Reduce Water • Installed efficient 1.6 gpf toilets in every room and common areas • Installed efficient 2.2 gpm faucets in all of the rooms and common areas • Installed efficient 2.5 gpm shower heads in all bathrooms • Installed automatic shut offs in all common area sinks • Installed a rain gauge on our sprinkler system to reduce water consumption. • Installed all new washing machines that use 70% less water • We cover our heated pool every night to reduce evaporation. • Our dishwashers use high temperature water, which reduces water consumption. • We offer our guests the option to not have sheets and towels changed everyday Electricity • Replaced all lights not on dimmers with energy efficient bulbs • Installed highly efficient central air conditioning in lounge • Installed efficient furnaces and hot water heaters in new building • Did NOT install large overhead lights in parking lot • Installed programmable timers on outside and common area lights • Installed “Energy Star” appliances • Installed “Energy Star” heaters/air conditioners in the new rooms • Installed ceiling fans in inn wherever possible • Installed timer on hot tub to reduce energy consumption off season Other • We use paper that uses at least 30% post consumer recycled content • We use recycled print cartridges • We either use both sides of paper or use one side as note pad • We use “greenprint” program to reduce paper waste • We use “green seal certified” chemicals • We do NOT use pesticides or fertilizers in our gardens • We use ozonation in our hot tub • We installed new thermapane windows with high E factors • We do NOT use Styrofoam or aerosol sprays • We buy in bulk to reduce packaging and shipping • We purchase from local Maine farmers Recycle/Reuse - We recycle all waste products in the office, the kitchen, and in the lounge. We also recycle of printer cartridges. What we ask our guests to do • Reduce consumption of water and electricity by turning off lights and air conditioners/heaters when not in the room. • Chose the option not to have sheets and towels changed everyday • Recycle |
Admirals Inn Resort
87 Main Street - Ogunquit - Maine
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management 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 programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Eco-incentive programs for staffGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveysEnergy 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 lightingWater 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 Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installedRecycling
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 Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & 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 propertyEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Admirals Inn Resort
87 Main Street - Ogunquit - Maine
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