Transportation

Did You Know That Motor Coaches Are The “GREEN”
Alternatives For Your Transportation Needs?

Not only are motor coaches GREEN, they are also the most functional and comfortable:
- Onboard amenities such as washrooms and movies
- Enjoy company of others
- Safe and secure
- Cost efficient and cost effective

There are several environmental and functional factors that make motor coaches the number one choice for any person arranging transportation services. Here are some of the important environmental benefits to using a motor coach:

• 4 times less damaging to the environment than car-mode transportation
• 5 times less damaging to the environment than rail-mode transportation
• 6 times less damaging to the environment than air-mode transportation
• Since October 2006 motor coaches use only Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel fuel which
  virtually eliminates sulphur emissions
• As coaches with the new 2007 engines come into the market they will eliminate
  90% of particulates (“black smoke”)
• And there is more coming … coaches built with the 2010 engines will eliminate
  most nitrous oxides. At this stage diesel engines will be better for the environment than some other “alternate” fuels.

Source: Ontario Motor Coach Association

Ski Resorts

Snow is the essential ingredient in winter sports, and ski areas around the world are concerned that global warming could have a serious effect on their business. So they’re taking action to fight the problem on many fronts.

For starters, ski areas are leading by example: using energy efficient technology and increasing the use of renewable energy in their operations -- using wind energy and solar energy to power buildings and lifts, applying energy-efficient building technologies and saving energy by replacing inefficient equipment.

Here are some examples of how local resorts are trying to help the environment.

MONT SUTTON applies its own code Conscience SUTTON to guide its actions for the Environment. The code lists more than 20 actions taken to date and some next steps to come. Of course, SUTTON has been recuperating cans, stopping bus motors and purchasing phosphate-free detergents, and so on, for years.  But recently, SUTTON has taken some new high impact actions such as installing locked thermostats and purchasing snow guns requiring less energy. In addition, the resort is studying the possibility of adding more energy-saving snow guns and turning restaurant residues into compost.

JAY PEAK has a property-wide single stream recycling system. Jay Peak has converted all existing urinals to waterless urinals, using the EcoCube system. All new condo and townhouse construction since 1999 has been coordinated with Efficiency Vermont and Energy Star programs, and we have achieved the highest ratings in the various systems (5 star) for energy efficiency. Jay Peak has converted our snowmaking gun inventory to high efficiency tower guns, and converted the power system on the Tram. Jay Peak is in the process of converting all conod and townhouse lightbulbs to compact fluorescent high efficiency bulbs.

Our new hotel is planned to meet the Core Performance Guide for energy efficient construction, and will perform at 20-30% more efficient than code. All new projects stormwater management include capacity to also treat existing unmanaged stormwater from existing buildings and parking lots.

Since the value of our environment is priceless, Mont Tremblant has endorsed the Sustainable Slopes charter created by the NSAA (National Ski Areas Association) to ensure that the development of our skiable terrain and village will be undertaken with the utmost respect for the environment. The charter outlines principles which act as guidelines for the sustainable use of our natural resources. The areas covered by these principles include: