The Little Nell

Room Renovation Sustainability Initiatives

Recycling/Reuse:

• Doors and Base and Crown Molding – Donated to Habitat for Humanity
• Carpet to be reclaimed
• Existing Locksets salvaged for reuse
• Reuse of Existing Plumbing Fixtures

Donations:

• All furniture donated to Habitat for Humanity

Millwork:

• Glues do not contain formaldehyde; water based stains 

Paint:

• Low VOC Paint

Lighting:

• LED fixtures are used in the overhead lighting in all guest rooms resulting in optimal energy savings;  zero bulb replacement required (10 yrs)

Plumbing

• Toto Dual Flush Low Flow Water Closet
• Low Flow Showerhead

Energy Management System:

• Control 4 Energy Mgmt System to be installed in all guest rooms and suites. The system integrates with the property mgmt system and determines T-stat set backs based on occupancy to reduce energy consumption, has occupancy sensors installed in rooms to control lighting.

Carpeting:

• Guest Room:  Masland is 100% nylon Masland product  passes the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Indoor Air Quality Testing Program for carpet. Passing these stringent tests enables all Masland Carpet's to contribute a full point to LEED Indoor Environmental Quality
• Corridor:  Tai Ping is  80% wool and 20% nylon carpet that passes the Green Label Plus which is the test for the Indoor Air Quality  . The Leed rating for this product and intent: to reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials and long-cycle material by replacing them with rapidly renewable materials

Carpet Padding:

• Guestroom:  (Manufactured  from 100% recycled carpet cushion and can be recycled . The padding passes the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Indoor Air Quality Testing Program for carpet. Passing these stringent tests enables all Masland product's to contribute a full point to LEED Indoor Environmental Quality
• Corridor:  All Sponge Cushion products meet the LEED™ requirements for indoor air quality and are excellent choices for those wishing to attain LEED certification for your project. In addition, every one of our products can be recycled into other products or used for energy conversion.

Casegoods:

• Kiln –dried hard wood from Sustainable Forests and purchased within the 500 mile Radius
• Glues do not contain formaldehyde
• 70% of wood substrates come are from recycled wood

Upholstered Seating :

• Kiln-dried hardwood frames made from Sustainable Forestry Initiative
• Metal components are made of recycled post consumer steel
• Wood Finishes are water base with lowest VOC for contract use

Leathers for  Upholstered Seating:

• Tanneries use water based aniline dyes and water –soluble finishes , they do not use solvent based products in the finishing process,  it manufactures a natural product
• All finishes emit well below the allowable VOC
• Manufacturer strictly adheres to all EPA & Euro alone guidelines

Drapery Fabric Fire treatments:

• Flame retardants are all organic (non –salt), non –toxic and environmentally safe.

Reading Lights at Beds:

• Lighting is LED bulb with 50,000 hours and eco friendly.