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Inn on Poplar Hill Bed & Breakfast

Inn on Poplar Hill Bed & Breakfast 278 Caroline Street Orange, VA 22960 866-POPLAR HILL www.innonpoplarhill.com

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The Inn on Poplar Hill is a bed and breakfast in Orange, Virginia near the University of Virginia and Montpelier. The Inn is Queen Anne Victorian and was built in the 1890’s. The Inn offers six bedrooms with private baths on 28 acres. Small and larger wedding parties are welcome.

Inn on Poplar Hill is committed to environmental excellence and works to minimize environmental impacts whenever possible.

Green Lodging Activities:
When visiting Inn on Poplar Hill Bed & 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

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

Recycling

• Recycle glass, aluminum cans, grease, plastic, office paper, toner cartridges, newspaper, cardboard, packing supplies, fluorescent lamps, batteries and electronic equipment
• Compost excess food

 Waste Reduction

• Use dishware and glassware to minimize use of disposables
• Refill water pitchers that minimizes single use bottles
• Implement effective food inventory system to minimize waste
• Purchase locally grown, organic, sustainable grown produce and other foods
• 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 reused building materials or those from sustainable sources
• Use latex paint
• Recycle/dispose of thinners and solvents properly
• 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

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
• Effective landscape management plan
• Effective storm water management plan
• Minimization of impervious areas
• Vegetative buffers around streams and ponds

Energy Conservation

• Use high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in rooms and spotlights
• Use ceiling fans
• Have solar panels
• Use directional lighting in parking lots and walkways