The Green Path at Inn by the Sea
Luxury comes naturally at Inn by the Sea with a unique approach to hospitality inspired by our natural coastal surroundings. We are committed to both outstanding hospitality and environmental preservation. We strive to blend luxury, service and an exceptional guest stay with sustainability, minimizing the impact of hotel operations with of eco friendly initiatives and an appreciation of all things local.
Delectable dining at Sea Glass celebrates Maine fare, guests are surrounded by indigenous garden which provide food and habitat for wildlife, and our rooms are cleaned with non-toxic, Green Seal product. Room amenities are natural, in recycled bottles and displayed on recycled glass trays. Our sheet and towel program helps protect the endangered monarch butterfly. We safeguard the earth’s resources through reforestation, energy and water conservation; we recycle and use post consumer paper products. Our cardio room has recycled rubber floors, our spa recycled sheet rock walls and bamboo towels, and we heat with the Inn with biofuel and the pool with solar panels. We recognize the value of our community by supporting local charities.
We are cautious not to sacrifice style or comfort in our commitment to guests to blend exceptional hospitality with environmental preservation. Ask the concierge for a complete list of our eco friendly initiatives at the heart of our culture at Inn by the Sea.
Preserve, protect and inspire.
Surrounded by the beauty of Maine’s pristine coast, located on an unspoiled sandy beach, and adjacent to a wildlife sanctuary, Inn by the Sea has long been dedicated to protecting and preserving its natural environment. Recognized as a leader in the greening of the hospitality movement, the Inn is a designated Wildlife Habitat, one of the first hotels certified by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection as a “Green Lodging,” and proud recipient of a Legislative Sentiment as An Environmental Leader.
Inn by the Sea takes eco-friendliness a step beyond its commitment to sustainable business practices by engaging guests with whimsical and educational classes to pass on the eco-friendly message. Weekly seminars and garden tours are offered on the Inn’s 5 acres of indigenous seaside gardens, teaching guests how to plant for wildlife, while children in bug costumes learn about their eco systems from a bug’s view point in the summer “Bug’s Life” series. The Inn helps environmentally-conscious couples plan unique White weddings in green and, for the corporate traveler, responsible green meetings.
Here’s a sampling of the green initiatives that are part of Inn by the Sea:
- The first Hotel in Maine to heat with Biofuel
- The first hotel in Maine to be Carbon Neutral thru offsets (2007)
- The first hotel in new England to have dual flush toilets
- 5 acres of indigenous gardens certified as a Wildlife Habitat
- Air to air heat exchangers added with our 2008 renovation
- Solar heating and salt/chlorine system for the pool
- Recycled rubber floors in the cardio room
- Working with LEED consultant on spa addition
- Bamboo towels
- Low VOC paints, wall covering and sealants in spa
- Recycled sheetrock and metal studs in spa
- recycled cork floors in spa treatment rooms
- 22 nesting boxes and 6 bird feeders
- Recycling bins in rooms & function spaces
- Sheet and towel program donates to environemntal agencies that help protect the endangered monarch
- CFL’s and LED light, lights on timers
- Green Seal cleaning products for a healthy environment
- Dining room uses local produce and seafood fresh from nearby farms and the sea
- Guests use recycled paper green key cards
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