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The Deltaville Inn Bed and Breakfast
 | The Deltaville Inn Bed and Breakfast |
The Deltaville Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in Deltaville in Middlesex County and features three guest rooms. The Inn is a traditional Cape Cod situated on over seven acres including gardens and an in-ground swimming pool. The Inn opened in August 2007. The Deltaville Inn is committed to environmental excellence and works to minimize environmental impacts whenever possible.
Green Lodging Activities:
When visiting The Deltaville Inn Bed and Breakfast, you can expect the following practices:
- Optional linen service in rooms
- Recycling opportunities for guests
- Water conservation
- Energy conservation
- Green events/conference package
Optional Linen Service
- Trained on process of optional linen service
- Use non-phosphate, non-toxic, biodegradable laundry detergents
- Minimize the use of bleach and chlorinated chemicals
- Use “wet” techniques versus “dry cleaning”
Recycling
- Recycle glass, aluminum cans, steel cans, plastic, office paper, toner cartridges, newspaper, cardboard, packing supplies, fluorescent lamps, batteries and electronics equipment and compost food wastes
Waste Reduction
- Track overall waste bills
- Refill bulk soap dispensers instead of using individual soaps and refill shampoo bottles
- Save and reuse unopened items
- Eliminate use of Styrofoam
- Use dishware and glassware to minimize use of disposables
- Disposable containers, if used, are made from recycled content
- Use non-bleached cloth napkins and coffee filters
- Provide condiments, cream and sugar in bulk
- Refill water pitchers to minimize single use bottles
- Donate excess food from events
- Implement effective food inventory system to minimize waste
- Purchase locally grown, organic and sustainable-grown produce and other foods
- Purchase recycled-content paper-towels and toilet paper when possible
- Encourage suppliers to minimize packaging and other waste materials
- Purchase from vendors and service providers with a commitment to the environment
- Use two-sided copying and printing
- Use electronic correspondence and forms
- Purchase durable equipment and furniture
- Use latex paint and recycle/dispose of thinners and solvents properly
- Use preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing and vehicles
- Effective inventory system and labeling of last-in/first-out
- Minimize use of pesticides and herbicides and use integrated pest management
Water Conservation
- Track overall water usage and wastewater
- Preventative maintenance of drips and leaks
- High efficiency dishwashers
- Use dry clean up methods over water-based methods
- Low flow toilets and restrictors on faucets and showerheads
- Effective landscape management plan and rain gardens
- Effective storm water management plan and minimization of impervious areas
Energy Conservation
- Tracking overall energy bills and set a numeric goal to reduce
- Use high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in rooms and spotlights
- Use high efficiency fluorescent ballasts and lamps
- Individual thermostats for each room
- Use natural lighting whenever possible and lighting sensors
- Thermal rated windows and insulation
- Use directional lighting in parking lots and walkways
- Design and operation of building is “L EED” certified
- Purchase fuel efficient vehicles
- Send old linens to local animal shelter
- Allow guests to borrow in-house laptop, instead of maintaining lots of brochures