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Sustainable Housekeeping
In efforts to reduce energy and water consumption, housekeeping gives guests the option of reusing their towels and sheets. For example, if you'd like to participate in this sustainable option The Wauwinet asks the guests to place the provided Starfish figurine on the bed and hang up the towels they would like to reuse.
Sustainable Amenities
White Elephant is now offering a sustainable guest amenity line from La Bottega. Our new Shaving and Dental kits, are made of 100% recycled material and made in Italy. Certified by COMIECO, the National Consortium for the Recovery and Recycling of Cellulose-based Packaging, these kits are ECF (ELEMENTARY CHLORINE FREE) certified, which guarantees there is no use of elemental chlorine gas during the bleaching process
Single Use Plastic Ban
More than 10 million tons of plastics enter the ocean annually, and scientists predict there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. Plastics contribute hazards to human health, environmental health, and societal economies. Eighty-nine percent (89%) of plastics in the ocean are single-use items. Prevention through reducing plastic usage is the most effective management approach to mitigate plastic pollution. Landfill space on Nantucket and elsewhere is rapidly diminishing and becoming increasingly expensive. Reducing the quantity of plastic waste we generate will extend the lifespan of Nantucket's landfill and reduce the economic and environmental costs of managing plastic waste.
Effective June 1, 2020, Nantucket will enforce a ban on single-use plastics including bottled water. Bottled water will no longer be sold in sizes smaller than one liter (34 ounces) in island groceries, delis, and cafes. Nantucket is implementing these pro-active measures to support your use of your own water bottle around town, on the bike paths, and at the beaches; Nantucket's tap water is safe, reliable and tastes great! Wannacomet Water Company produces an annual water quality report to document the cleanliness and safety of Nantucket's public water supply.
Large Recyclable Aluminum Amenity Bottles
Our properties are exploring alternatives to single-use plastic bottles. Ideally, we will move into using large format amenity bottles provided in our guestrooms. The guest will also have access to a bottle they can take with them throughout their stay.
Shell Recycling Program
In the spring of 2014, with funding from the Nantucket Shellfish Association, the Natural Resources Department established a shell recycling program due to its high priority in the Shellfish Management Plan (October 2012). This program encourages local restaurants, raw bars, and the community to save and recycle oyster and clam shells in order to support oyster restoration in Nantucket waters. Shells are collected, weighed, and stored at the Department of Public Works to cure for at least one year before they can be put back into the water. Cured oyster shells or "cultch" serve as the base layer or foundation for an oyster reef. When the shells are placed back in the water, baby oysters or "spat" are chemically attracted to them and settle on them to complete their life cycle. In 2020 alone, Brant Point Grill recycled over 1724.4lbs of oyster shells, making homes for over 172,400 baby oysters!
Nantucket Recycling Program
Nantucket's mandatory recycling program was established in July of 1996. All residential and commercial property owners or occupants are required to recycle. The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) provides a single drop-off area for all source-separated recyclables and household waste.