New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program

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Granite State ElectricNew Hampshire Electric CooperativeUnitilNew Hampshire Sustainable Lodging Program The AMC Joe Dodge Lodge, Pinkham NotchTHe AMC Joe Dodge LodgeThe Nereledge Inn, North ConwayThe AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch

with native plants, low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets and composting toilets in Thayer Hall.  Recycling and composting are prominent throughout AMC facilities.  Many of the building components in the HC are recyclable including insulation and carpeting (low-VOC) or created using recycled materials, like the timbers used in the dining hall, reclaimed from a California pier.  The HC uses post-consumer recycled paper products.  Low or no volatile organic compound (VOC) paints, carpets and carpet glues were used in construction.  Green cleaning products are used by housekeeping.  AMC actively shares environmental impact information with day visitors and guests and educates and encourages their employees to constantly work to reduce their environmental impact.  The HC also provides guests with access to passive recreation gear for outdoor fun!

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Text Box: AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch

The Highland Center uses natural daylight, maximized by strategically placed, energy efficient windows  and compact fluorescents to light their interior.  They heat with energy efficient, ultra-low emission wood boiler system.  Water is conserved through a towel and linen reuse program,  minimal landscaping

Environmental Champions
Text Box: AMC Joe Dodge Lodge, Pinkham Notch

The Joe Dodge Lodge saves energy through the use of compact fluorescent bulbs and day lighting, replacing windows with energy efficient models using Energy Star computers. Water is conserved through low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets in guest areas,  Composting toilets are install in the hiker

restroom building.  Landscaping is done with native plants and a towel and linen reuse program also save water.  Waste is reduced through recycling, composting and materials reuse, where possible.  Old blankets are donated to local organizations.  Hazardous waste is properly disposed of, and avoided wherever possible.  Additionally hiker shuttles reduce the need for hikers to use two cars, reducing pollution and greenhouse gases.  AMC actively shares environmental impact information with day visitors and guests and educates and encourages their employees to constantly work to reduce their environmental impact. 

AMC Cardigan Lodge, AlexandriaText Box: AMC Cardigan Lodge, Alexandria

The Cardigan Lodge was recently renovated, focusing on reusing materials both from the Alexandria site as well as other AMC sites.  Cardigan conserves energy by using compact fluorescent lighting, day lighting, energy efficient windows, air pressure monitoring that discourages colder outdoor air from entering during

Text Box: winter months and new insulation made from recycled newspapers. Water is conserved through low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets, while eliminating the need for landscape watering by maintaining natural plant growth. Recycling bins are widely available for guests and employees and appropriate food wastes are composted. Low or no-VOC paints were used during renovations. The new carpets contain a minimum of 25% recycled fibers and are recyclable when removed. Old wood floors were refinished whenever possible. AMC actively shares environmental impact information with day visitors and guests and educates and encourages their employees to constantly work to reduce their environmental impact.

Check out our Environmental Champions below or select a region to find an Environmental Partner in New Hampshire.  We encourage you to learn more about what our members are doing to preserve and protect our beautiful state.
Text Box: The Nereledge Inn, North Conway Text Box: The Nereledge Inn’s owners have been committed to environmentally sensitive operations throughout their ownership of the inn. Many energy efficient initiatives —CFLs, heating timers, LED Exit signs. Water conservation includes a towel and linen reuse program, water sensitive landscaping and low-flow toilets showerheads. The inn reduces waste by recycling paper, plastic

and metals, buying post-consumer recycled products, using linen napkins, refillable amenity dispensers, composting and sending useable items to the community “Dump Store”.  They have reduced hazardous chemical use by using safer cleaners, low VOC paint and opting for rechargeable batteries. 

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AMC’s White Mountains Huts

The AMC Huts strive to demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices.  Electric power for refrigeration lighting, etc. is provided through solar panels and small wind generators.  At the Zealand Falls hut, summertime electric power is provided through a hydroelectric system.  Water is conserved and waste reduced through the use of Clivus waterless, composting toilets.  Food waste is composted and recycling is packed down to base areas and then delivered to recycling facilities.  More information on the location of AMC huts can be obtained at their website, www.outdoors.org.

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