In 2007, our Log Cabin Island Inn became one of the State of Maine's Enivronmental Leaders in the hotel industry. This was accomplished by making many changes at the Inn from installing energy saving lightbulbs, purchasing new, more efficient appliances, and recycling our waste. There were many more changes implemented, and we are constantly looking for more ways to "go green".
Living on an island, with private septic and well water, we are always aware of the quality of the air, soil and water. Living in a town where many of the residents live off the ocean, lobstering, scalloping, shrimping and fishing, we only have to look out the windows at the Inn to see the beautiful clear ocean that is vital to many.
It is easier now in 2009 to find green products. Several years ago, I attempted to find such products for our commercial dishwasher, and there were none. Now, there are alternatives, I am happy to say. One only needs to go to the local grocery store to find many choices in green products, and recycled paper products.
There are also several associations like the Green Hotel Association, and more and more travellers looking to stay at green lodging places. This is an exciting trend for all of us.
This year, we will be investigating alternative energy possibilities such as wind and/or solar. Hopefully, we will be able to utilize either in the near future.
Writing this today, with a forecast of over a foot of snow coming, solar energy is a hopeful thought.
All for now.....Sue
