River Ridge Lodge 23.8 km from Colpton
Guest House in Mahone Bay
9.9
Excellent
From $162
From $162
Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
The lodge embraces sustainable practices, including generating more electricity than used with solar panels, using heat pumps to reduce oil furnace use, and improving insulation for energy saving. They utilize energy-efficient appliances and lighting, low-flow water fixtures, eco-friendly amenities and cleaning products, and have extensive recycling and composting programs.
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Certifications:
We looked into green certification programs but found it not feasible for a small B and B with only 3 rooms
Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?
Solar radiation
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
Serving organic food at the restaurant
LED lighting throughout the premises
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Bicycles provided to guests
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
Recycling bins in guest rooms
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Organic waste is composted
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
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