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Going Green
 At Cambria Pines Lodge, we have a passion for gardening and
all things green. Our love for the spectacular beauty of California’s
Central Coast is the inspiration for the environmental programs we are
continually expanding and updating. Here are some of the things we do to
make the Lodge as "green" as possible:
Water and Energy Conservation - We use low-flow toilets (1.6 gallons per
flush or less), low-flow aerated shower heads, and compact fluorescent
lights (CFLs) in our
guest rooms
and in the Main Lodge building. Outdoor irrigation systems are designed to
maximize water conservation. We allow our Main Lawn to go naturally brown in
the dry season in order to conserve thousands of gallons of water each year.
Of course, the lawns in our
theme gardens
(including the
Gazebo Garden used
for weddings and special events) are kept beautifully green all year
round.
Toiletries - Most of our rooms include wall-mounted dispensers for shower
gel, shampoo, and conditioner, significantly reducing the number of amenity
packages that enter the landfill each year.
Linen Reuse Program - Our rooms contain cards that offer our guests the
option of reusing sheets and towels. Unless requested to do otherwise, we
change sheets every second day when a guest stays more than one night.
Laundry - All of our bedding and towels are washed on-site with equipment
that uses Ozone technology to save significant amounts of water while
minimizing the use of electricity and gas.
Recycling - We encourage guests and staff to recycle glass, paper, and
plastic by providing dedicated recycling containers in guest rooms, offices,
and in our garbage pick-up area. We also use a commercial trash compactor to
minimize landfill waste.
Organic Garden - The organic kitchen garden at Cambria Pines Lodge
provides our restaurant with fresh, healthy lettuces, herbs, and produce.
Our new gardener is also operating as a CSA (Community-Supported
Agriculture), providing organic produce to local residents on a weekly
basis.
Office Electricity - Our staff is advised to turn off all computers,
monitors, printers, copiers, and scanners overnight and when not in use.
Most of our equipment features an energy-saving mode.
Construction - The Winter Construction staff follows environmentally sound
construction practices whenever possible.
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