Massachusetts - Green Lodgings

“Green hotel” and “green-certified hotel” are becoming familiar terms for travelers as hotels and lodgings from the smallest bed and breakfast or country inn to the largest urban hotel or motel jump onto the environmental bandwagon. In general, green certification means that hotels, motels, and other lodgings have begun using environmental conservation practices to achieve standards that various state or federal programs require for certification – a sort of Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for environmentalism. Practices can range from linen reuse programs, in which guests can opt to reuse towels and linens rather than have them laundered daily, to use of energy-efficient appliances, florescent lighting, alternate fuels, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and non-toxic cleaners. The growing trend is being driven in large part by the demands of environmentally friendly guests and competition among lodgings to woo these guests.

In Massachusetts, the state is contemplating establishing a state-operated green hotel certification process, but at present it helps lodgings’ owners work with three national programs: EPA Energy Star, Green Seal, and LEED (which is oriented more toward new construction). Massachusetts hotels and Boston hotels now include 20 lodgings certified by the EPA Energy Star program.

Red Jacket Beach Resort
1 South Shore Drive
South Yarmouth, MA  02664  
Phone: 508-398-6941
Toll-Free: 800-CAPECOD

A Green Certified Family Resort on Cape Cod

The Red Jacket Beach Resort, set on an expansive stretch of private white sand beach, offers all the ingredients for a memorable vacation. Accommodations include Jacuzzi rooms, two to four bedroom executive suites and homes, family rooms and rooms with private balconies and decks. The resort features indoor and oceanfront outdoor pools, whirlpool spa and saunas, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a putting green, on-site restaurant and lounge, water sports and supervised children’s programs. The convenient mid-Cape location is minutes from outstanding golf courses, ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, shopping and attractions. Our summer barbeques, theme nights and lawn games help create lasting vacation memories. AAA 3-diamond rated.