The Glen Falls House Goes Green! The Glen Falls House goes Green (and blue). In an effort to reduce our impact on the environment, we have made several improvements to the resort. Some of these are major capital investments. Others are a combination of a small investment with additional staff. We have even made some simple changes in processes. New, high efficiency heating units have been added to the Cottage, Hillside Motel, and Tavern. Not only are they Propane units, which burns cleaner than oil, they all have a rating of more than 93% efficiency so less fuel will be used. Insulation and radiant heat has been added underneath the buildings to make each room more comfortable. Come check out our new composter located behind the kitchen. This commercial sized unit will reduce the amount of food waste going into our landfills. Plus it will generate high quality topsoil that will keep our gardens beautiful. We are also working with a local farmer to supply his live stock with food scraps further reducing our waste while decreasing his food purchases. We are now laundering our sheets and towels right on premise. Our HE washing machines will use less detergent, reduce water consumption and drying time. Propane drying units have replaced less efficient electric units. Plus delivery service will no longer be needed. As a way to acknowledge these efforts, we have started painting some of the rooms green and others blue. We have used environmentally friendly paints that have low VOCs. The Glen Falls House has also been selected to participate in the Green Hospitality Certification Program.For more information about the program please see http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/58045.html