We believe that Mount Desert Island (MDI) is a very special
place, and we are trying to do our part to ensure that it will remain
as beautiful as it is today for future generations to enjoy. To that
end, we are taking steps to be as environmentally responsible as
possible and have recently been certified as an Environmental Leader (http://www.visitmaine.com/category/environmental_leaders.php).
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You
will find that many of the products we supply for your use and that we
use to clean the cottages are environmentally friendly.
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The
amenities are provided by Green Suites International (http://www.greensuites.com)
as follows:
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Shampoo: Natura Apricot Keratin
This oil-free formula nourishes your hair with a mixture of
vegetable proteins, botanicals and vitamins
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Conditioner: Natura Apricot Keratin
Strengthens hair with a cornucopia of proteins and amino
acids
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Hand
Soap / Bath Gel: Natura Apricot Keratin
Natural oils of Apricot, Sunflower and Vitamin are
concentrated into a formula of unequaled quality
Amenities are in large, refillable, pump containers.
This reduces the amount of waste produced when using sample
size amenities.
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The cleaner
for kitchen and bath is Enviro
Solutions SuperH2O2 Cleaner from Swish (www.swishclean.com)
and is Green Seal Certified.
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The carpet
cleaner, Evolut-ion, is soap free, is Green Seal certified, does not contain
strong scents and is safe for humans and the environment.
It can be found at (http://www.orbeco.net).
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We use
organic laundry detergent and
stain fighter. Stain Fighter
can be found at (https://secure.askthebuilder.com/).
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The facial
tissue is from Marcal and is 100% recycled and 40% post-consumer
content, which is the best we have been able to find at this point.
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The toilet
paper is from either Earth First or Seventh Generation, both of
which are 100% recycled with 80% post-consumer content.
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We use
Enviro
Solutions Dishwashing Liquid which is currently pending Green
Seal approval. It is from
Swish (www.swishclean.com).
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We
recycle old towels to clean the cottages.
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We use
vinegar and towels to clean the windows, rather than window cleaner
and paper towels.
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We use
compact fluorescent light bulbs.
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A recycling
bin has been provided under kitchen sink for paper, cans and
plastic (#1 & #2 only). We
will sort these items for you and take them to be recycled.
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We
participate in Project Planet. Guests place towels in bottom of shower when
they want fresh ones. Sheets are changed when the guest leaves the
card on the bed. This
results in reduced water, energy and detergent use and decreased
sheet/towel replacement (all of which help the environment).
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We are
also beginning to purchase bamboo or organic cotton sheets to replace
old bed linens. The Ivory
(Cream) colored sheets are bamboo.
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