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Dinsmore House Inn

Dinsmore House Inn 1211 West Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 877-UVA STAY http://dinsmorehouse.com

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Green Lodging Activities:
When visiting Dinsmore House Inn, you can expect the following practices:

• Optional linen service in rooms
• Recycling opportunities for guests
• Water conservation
• Energy conservation
• Green events/conference package

• Train house cleaners on process of optional linen service
• Purchase water efficient washers and dryers
• Minimize the use of bleach and chlorinated chemicals
• Use linen service providers that employ “wet” versus “dry” cleaning

• Recycle glass, aluminum cans, steel cans, grease, plastic, office paper, toner cartridges, newspaper, cardboard, packing supplies, batteries, and electronics equipment

• Fill bulk soap dispensers instead of using individual soaps
• Fill reusable shampoo bottles
• Instruct housekeeping to save and reuse unopened items
• Eliminate use of Styrofoam
• Use dishware and glassware to minimize use of disposables
• Provide condiments, cream and sugar in bulk
• Refill water pitchers to minimize single use bottles
• Implement effective food inventory system to minimize waste
• Purchase locally grown produce and other foods
• Purchase recycled-content paper-towels and toilet paper
• Encourage suppliers to minimize packaging and other waste materials
• Use two-sided copying and printing
• Use electronic correspondence and forms
• Use “green” cleaners that are dispensed in bulk
• Purchase durable furniture and equipment
• Use reused building materials or those from sustainable sources
• Use latex paint
• Reuse of paint thinners, 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
• Use least toxic materials
• Minimize use of pesticides and herbicides

• Preventative maintenance of drips and leaks
• Water flow metering to discover leaks and areas of high use
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

Energy Conservation

• Track overall energy bills and set a numeric goal to reduce
• Use high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in rooms and spotlights
• Use ceiling fans
• Purchase EnergyStar computers and appliances
• Thermal rated windows and insulation