Green Resort Initiatives
The Delaware Highlands Conservancy
We are proud partners of The Delaware Highlands Conservancy, which works with land owners, local businesses and communities to protect the 20,000+ acres of beautiful working farms, forests, streams and safe habitats unique Upper Delaware River Region.
The breathtaking quality of our environment in the Pocono Mountains is the inspiration upon which Woodloch is built. As a business with a large ecological footprint, we understand that it is our responsibility to do what we can to promote care for the environment and lead by example.
We are exceptionally pleased to be a part of the Green Hotel Association, partnering with other local businesses to care for our natural resources, as we continue to work towards increasing our energy efficiency and reducing our waste production. We have been inspired by the strength and perseverance of many and have joined in humanitarian causes large and small, knowing that every little bit counts.
We humbly ask that our guests contribute $3 from their stay to The Delaware Highlands Conservancy. Our guests have raised over $35,000 annually since inception in 2015.
Additionally, we are proudly partake in the initiatives below:
- Through Waste Management’s Single Stream recycling program, we recycle cardboard, plastic, glass, and paper.
- Composting program: Woodloch properties produce approximately 200 pounds of food waste per day that accumulates to 70,000 pounds of waste per year. We mix in carbon material (leaves, wood chips, hay, garden scraps) with the food in a 50/50 ratio. We have also developed a way to carbonize bones and shells from the kitchens as well, something not normally considered for “food scraps” composting.
- We purchase locally produced products from local vendors and businesses whenever possible.
- We have implemented light bulb and battery recycling programs.
- We suggest that guests reuse towels and linens as part of our water and detergent conservation program.
- We use compostable hot and cold cups and paper biodegradable to-go containers across all properties.
- We employ the use of environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies.
Bald Eagle Nesting Platforms
They’re American icons- and we invite them to be our “guests!” Our Bald Eagle nesting platform overlooks Lake Teedyuskung and provides rich hunting grounds for these majestic creatures.
Recycling Programs
What’s old becomes new once more! Every year, tens of thousands of pounds of glass, plastic, paper, wood and other materials are collected and repurposed to reduce waste- it’s “the circle of life!”
Tree Replacement
Trees can be so giving- so we try to keep as many in place as we can. When one absolutely needs to come down, we replace them with young saplings and nurture their growth so future generations can enjoy the same beauty of Woodloch as us!
Class Trips and Corporate Awareness
The more you know… the better off we all are. Class trips and corporate retreats arrive in our neck of the woods and go home a little richer in knowledge through various team building activities and special programs and speakers.
Biodegradable Containers
Your “leftovers” shouldn’t have a shelf life of hundreds of years. That’s why Woodloch offers all “to go” items in paper biodegradable containers.
Resource Conservation
Dripping sinks and lights accidentally being left on for days are a thing of the past. Woodloch has made technological strides in water and electrical conservation- infrared sensors throughout the resort reduce unwanted consumption.
Bat Boxes
They’re the heroes that Woodloch needs: bats are Mother Nature’s pesticide. And they do a pretty good job of cutting down on insects around our property. So we think we’ll let them “hang” out for a bit.
Towel and Linen Reuse
Reusing in-room towels and linens during your stay saves detergent, water and electricity- YOU have the power to save!
Beekeeping
There has been quite a buzz in the news about dwindling bee populations. They’re survival is essential to our own- that is why The Lodge at Woodloch is doing their part by keeping bees at Blackmoore Farms.
Composting Projects
In 2015, we repurposed 3 tons of food into compost. We look to increase that total to 20 tons of compost this year- if all goes well, it will save $100,000 on waste management. Everybody wins!
Golf Ecosystem Management
The Golf Course at Woodloch Springs practices many green initiatives, including canine bird control (all bark, NO bite), buffering zones to preserve wetlands and registration with The Audubon Sanctuary Program.
