We are actively engaged in enhancing the overall sustainability of A Guest Hus Motel. We encourage our guests to recycle, conserve water and electricity.
Our Accomplishments to Date:
- Recycling, pre-2015
- Natural garden, 2015
- Low-flow showerheads, 2015
- Energy Star washing machine, 2016
- Four new Energy Star windows, 2016
- Energy-efficient oil-filled radiators, 2016
- Water barrel catchment system, 2016; expansion 2017
- Butterfly/hummingbird-friendly garden, 2016; expansion 2017
- LED lightbulb transition completed, 2017
- Natural/cruelty-free toiletries, 2017
- Low-flush toilets, 2017
- Minnesota Energy audit, 2017
- Energy Star dryer, 2018
Future Goals:
- Natural/cruelty-free cleaning products, in process
- Repurposing used soap, in process
- Energy Star replacement central AC
- Energy Star replacement central heat
- Additional Energy Star windows
- Composting, assessing