Working To Protect The Environment Through Our Green Initiatives

Saybrook Point Inn & Spa was the first hotel in Connecticut honored
as part of the Green Lodging Program

Click here to read about the recently launched Green Meetings Program at Saybrook Point Inn & Spa.

Saybrook Point Inn is proud to be a participant in the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, completed in December 2009. Click here to read more.

We are pleased to announce the completion of our renovations on property as well as an addition of a new function room, The Wine Room. The Wine Room offers space for up to 14 guests and is great for private dining functions and boardroom style meetings. Beautifully decorated with mahogany wood paneled walls, stone floors, leather chairs, and a custom made long wooden table made from recovered wood from Tuscan churches in Italy. Features include:

• Climate controlled wine storage
• Wireless and wired internet access
• Gas fireplace with stone mantle

Mission Statement: At the Saybrook Point Inn we are committed to incorporating positive environmental choices whenever possible in all of our business decisions while providing an outstanding guest experience.

We are making great strides towards incorporating this philosophy into all aspects of our business. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Our environmental initiatives have had a positive impact on our energy consumption, and have contributed to a rejuvenation of Long Island Sound. For the first time in decades, dolphins have been spotted in the Sound, an indication that the waters are becoming cleaner and indigenous food sources more plentiful. We thank all those who have participated in the Sound's restoration, including our conscientious guests, and invite you to enjoy the return of these graceful, playful creatures.

Take a look at the progress we've made in reducing our energy consumption:

We are proud of the results of our efforts and are thankful for the participation from our guests.

Saybrook Point Inn & Spa Green Initiatives

• Recycled paper for hotel stationery.
• Internal and personal communications are printed on both sides of paper.
• Scrap paper is used for internal and personal communications.

3.Recycled paper products in all public areas and guest rooms
4. Indoor and outdoor salt water pools reduce chlorine waste and fumes, and benefit swimmers.
5. Water waste is disinfected by ultraviolet light, not chlorine.
6. Rain sensors reduce unnecessary lawn watering.
7. Energy efficient windows and doors property-wide.
8. Energy-efficient, chemical-free cooling tower.
9. Energy efficient thermostats are used throughout the property.
10. Green Seal cleaning concentrates are used.
11. Eliminated the use of paper and Styrofoam products in employee and kitchen areas.
12. Smoke-free environment.
13. Partner with Soil Air Technologies to remove nitrogen from our onsite waste water-disposal system.
14. Heat-recovery systems that preheat hot water for domestic and pool use.
15. Tier Two standby generator that gives complete power independence from outages, reducing grid demands during power emergencies.
16. Partner with CT Audubon to enhance our surrounding area with bird houses -- to attract native birds and maintain our grounds with organic fertilizers.
17. Free pump-out for all boaters
18. Recycling program for boat batteries and used motor oil
19. Spill equipment on site and dock personnel trained in spill containment
20. Bottom cleaning in Marina not allowed
21. Organic fertilizers

Awards & Recognition

1. ENERGY STAR -- Awarded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the ENERGY STAR is the mark of superior energy performance and identifies your building as one of the most efficient buildings in the nation. First full-service hotel in Connecticut to receive this prestigious award.
2. Four-time recipient of the Clean Mariana Award - The first Connecticut hotel to receive the award (in 2003).
3. Circle Awards from the CT Department of Environmental Protection, for the following:

• Installing water-recycling laundry equipment with ozone, to reduce hot water, water soap, bleach, and propane gas usage.
• Improving effluent quality being discharged into the septic system.
• Installing a 100% recycled process or cooling water system and reducing annual energy or water consumption rates by more than 15%.
• Installing 90 energy-saving programmable thermostats.
• Executing changes that reduced annual energy or water consumption rates by more than 15%, including the purchase of water-efficient toilets for guestrooms and public areas as well as water-efficient dishwashers.

4. 1998 -- Enhanced and preserved the Saybrook Point waterfront area by creating walkways along the water that can be accessed by the general public. The walkways also preserve and stabilize the water's edge and shore areas.
5. 1999 -- Purchased water-efficient toilets for guestrooms and public areas as well as water-efficient dishwashers. Even with a 4.3% increase in guestroom occupancy rates and a 5.2% increase in meals served, Saybrook Point Inn still realized more than a 15% reduction in water usage due to its conservation practices.
6. 2001 -- Installed a 100% recycled process of cooling water system and reduced annual energy or water consumption rates by more than 15%.
7. 2002 -- Installed water recycling laundry equipment with ozone to reduce hot water, water soap, bleach, and propane gas usage.

We are proud to be a member of the Green Spa Network, the only spa industry resource devoted to bringing greening and sustainability to the health, wellness and beauty community.

For questions, comments, or suggestions regarding Saybrook Point Inn & Spa Green Initiatives, please email the Saybrook Point Inn Green Team at greenteam@saybrook.com

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