Outer Banks Beach House GREEN VACATION EFFORTS
As more consumers and businesses are “going green” to help preserve our
natural environment and resources, Anchors Away is implementing environmentally-friendly practices to ensure we are doing our part to improve the way we interact with our environment. As guest we encourage you to support our "green" efforts.
Recycling
In Corolla Outer Banks we have curbside trash and recycling pickup. We provide two large garbage containers and one large recycling container. We highly encourage guest to participate in our recycling program.
Energy Efficient
In 2007 we installed an energy efficient stove, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher. In 2009 we installed an energy efficient washer and dryer. We are in the process of replacing the common incandescent and reflector flood bulbs with energy-saving CFL bulbs. Compact fluorescent light
bulbs (CFLs) save a significant amount of energy. Although initially more expensive than incandescent bulbs,
fluorescent bulbs offer considerable savings over the long run because
they use 1/3 the electricity and last up to 10 times as long – as many
as 10,000 hours. We encourage guests
to reduce energy usage as much as possible by cutting off lights and
appliances whenever rooms are vacant and by turning off heating and air
conditioning when doors and windows are open.
"Green" Housekeeping
Our housekeeping crew uses a collection of bulk cleaning products
that are centrally dispensed into refillable bottles thereby reducing
packaging waste. We are saving a lot of high density plastic
from ever-burdened landfills. In addition, the housekeepers employ
reusable microfiber towels instead of paper towels once again reducing
the amount of resources and waste. Microfiber shines well, too!
Paperless Processes
Our paperless processes save thousands of sheets of paper
per year, sparing the planet the carbon that would be produced in their
transport & delivery, and ultimately reduce waste.
- Electronic Contracts – leases executed online and Rental
Management Agreements sent electronically. Vacation
Rental Agreements (leases) are now easily executed and viewable online
at our guest’s convenience.
- Guest Correspondence and
Pre-arrival Information – If a guest provides their e-mail
address at the time of booking, they may never receive a piece of paper
from us until they check-in. Payment confirmations and reminders and pre-arrival information
are e-mailed whenever possible. While we still offer our guests the Vacation Planner and Guest Directory in print, both publications
are printed on FSC certified paper, ensuring that the paper used has
been harvested from well-managed Forest Stewardship Council sources.