Inn Marin...Certified Green

Already a Bay Area Green Business designated by Marin County, Inn Marin was recently awarded State Certification at the Leadership Level for California's Green Hotel Certification program. This is the highest honor bestowed upon hotels after a rigorous inspection and Inn Marin is the first property in California to receive this certification under the newly introduced and enhanced Green Lodging program, which is administered by the State of California General Services Administration. This certification comes only months after Inn Marin completed its recent green renovation.

One of the most unique aspects of the refurbishment is that it is an “Organic Renovation,” in which Inn Marin made use of predominantly local, Bay Area vendors. Designed by Corte Madera-based Alexandra Ray of Five Senses Interiors, the compelling components of Inn Marin's renovation and green policy are as follows:

  • Sustainable Bamboo – Floors in all guestrooms – Bamboo is an efficient carbon dioxide sequestering sink, converts 8 times more carbon dioxide to oxygen than trees and returns large quantities nitrogen to the soil. Its rapid growth insures soil stabilization.
  • Low Voc Paint – used in all guestrooms
  • Cleaning Supplies – All rooms are cleaned with botanically based environmentally friendly cleaning products
  • Laundry – all of our guest room linens are cleaned with botanical extract formulations which allow us to eliminate bleach, hot water and 3 rinse cycles saving energy and water as well as being an environmentally friendly product.
  • Recycled Paper – Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
  • Organic Coffee – All coffee served in restaurant, banquets and lobby is organic, shade grown and/or Fair Trade
  • Organic Shampoo and Conditioner – in dispensers rather than individual bottles
  • Towels and Linen Reuse – gives guests the opportunity to do their part to reduce energy, water and detergent required for daily washings
  • Guest Amenities – EO Organic shampoo and conditioner in wall-mounted dispensers rather than individual bottles, reducing the amount of plastic going into landfills.
  • Water Conservation – Low Flow faucets, toilets and showers
  • Recycling – back of the house recycling of glass, bottles, paper, cardboard etc.
  • Recycling Containers – in Meeting rooms and throughout public spaces
  • Energy Conservation – Energy Efficient CFC Fluorescent Light bulbs used in guestrooms, outdoor lighting either solar or on sensors
  • Collateral – printed on recycle paper
  • Water for Meetings – served in ceramic multi-gallon container rather than individual plastic bottles. Filtered water available in public spaces.

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