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Environmental Sustainability

Our Commitment to Olympic National Park & Forest

We Define Sustainability at The Lodges of Olympic National Park as…

"The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

With deep respect for the natural world, we are dedicated to protecting the rare environment where we live, work, and play. Rooted in our unique Olympic Peninsula setting, we embrace sustainability as a continually evolving journey as we strive to safeguard this remarkable place for generations to come.

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Our Environmental Partners

Canned Water for Kids Olympic National Park & Forest Quinault

CW4K®

We offer Canned Water for Kids in our stores which is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit providing spring water in aluminum bottles and cans, with the proceeds used to fund clean-drinking-water projects in developing nations while also reducing plastic water bottle usage.

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Clean The World®

A program where soap and left-over amenities are recycled and reused providing communities in many countries the basic tools for hygiene and the potential to decrease preventable diseases such as typhoid and dysentery.

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium Quinault

The Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that protect sea life and habitats, now and for future generations. Our recommendations indicate which seafood items are "Best Choices" or "Good Alternatives," and which ones you should "Avoid."

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Zero Landfill

Zero Landfill

Zero Landfill. From becoming America's first Zero-Landfill auto maker, with all waste recycled or reused, to our current National Park Zero-Landfill initiative.

#DontFeedtheLandfills 

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Made in the USA

Many of our products offered in the gift shop are made in the USA and we also offer products made from recycled material.

Our Efforts

  • Our Awards Our Awards
    • TripAdvisor GreenLeader – Gold Level (Lake Crescent Lodge) 
  • Food Sourcing Food Sourcing

    Increasing procurement of local, seasonal, and responsibly sourced products.

    • Partner with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program and only purchase fish from the green, or occasionally the yellow list.
    • Source only RBsT hormone free dairy products and cage-free eggs.

    How can I help?

    Many locally produced goods and edibles are available for purchase in our retail stores. Consider purchasing these excellent mementos for your trip.

  • Efficient Operations Efficient Operations

    Both Lake Quinault Lodge and Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort have switched to bulk amentites and compostable wooden key cards. Both Lodges are working towards a goal of eliminating all single use plastics. Sol Duc Hot Srpings harnesses geothermal heat to heat the showers in the hot spring change rooms.

    Controlling our energy usage.

    • Installing low-flow water fixtures – when water use is reduced, the energy required to heat that water up is also reduced. 
    • Providing an on-demand water heating system at Lake Quinault in order to further reduce energy use.

    How can I help?

    Be sure to turn off all electrical devices when not using.

  • Water Conservation Water Conservation

    Saving each drop.

    • Installed low flow water fixtures.
    • Offering an ‘opt-out’ linen conservation program.

    How can I help?

    As a guest, please use only the water you need when showering or using the sink. Reuse your towels by hanging up after use to reduce linen laundry.

  • Minimizing Waste Minimizing Waste

    Waste is minimized throughout our operations.

    • Creating composting programs in order to recycle food waste.
    • Operating a recycling center at Lake Quinault Lodge that is open to area residents.
    • Not purchasing Styrofoam for food and beverage containers.
    • Working with suppliers to minimize all shipping packaging where possible and to utilize bulk containers when feasible.
    • Providing collection containers and bins for guests to place compostables and recyclables in.

    How can I help?

    Recycle materials in appropriate bins and minimize use of throw-away containers.

  • Transportation & Fuel Transportation & Fuel

    Reduce emissions and decrease fuel consumption.

    • Offering special parking and incentives for guests who arrive in electric or hybrid vehicles.

    How can I help?

    Consider human powered ways to see the park – hiking, biking and kayaking are all great options. We’re happy to offer suggestions!

    We welcome feedback on any of our sustainability initiatives at The Lodges of Olympic National Park and Forest, or ideas that any guest may have that we may implement. In addition to the items above, external communications to and from our guests is a key component of our sustainability program.

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