Green Initiatives
Green by Nature, Refined by Choice
At The Otesaga, sustainability isn’t just a practice—it’s a promise. Set on the serene shores of Otsego Lake, our resort honors Cooperstown’s natural beauty with mindful choices that support the environment. From eco-friendly cleaning products to green wedding options, we’ve woven conservation into the fabric of our hospitality. So, when you stay with us, you’re not just enjoying timeless elegance—you’re helping protect it for generations to come.
Green Initiatives
- Guests are informed about our linen and towel reuse program.
- Hotel guest-assisted recycling has been initiated.
- Paper is recycled in all administrative areas.
- Cardboard is recycled throughout the hotel.
- Glass, plastic, and metal products are recycled throughout the hotel.
- The hotel has installed water-conserving toilets.
- Low-flow shower heads are utilized in guest room baths.
- Guest room windows have been upgraded for high efficiency.
- All lawn waste is composted regularly.
- Retired furnishings are donated to local shelters.
- Compact fluorescent bulbs have replaced traditional lighting where applicable.
- We practice paperless billing, guest and internal communication wherever possible.
- Our kitchen fryer oil is re-used to make bio-diesel fuel.
- We track generations of solid waste.
- Our energy consumption is constantly monitored.
- We purchase goods from local vendors whenever possible.
- We maximize the use of environmentally friendly products on Leatherstocking Golf Course.
- Earth-friendly paper and plastic guest supplies are used.
- Composting all pre- and post-consumer food waste.
- Utilizing composted material throughout Cooperstown.
- Environmental-friendly cleaning products are used throughout the hotel.
- Our earth-friendly product usage will continue to increase in the future.
