Great Lakes Friendly Hotels

star_border: Denotes a Platinum Level Ocean Friendly Restaurant that meets all of our program's criteria.

Restaurant Information

check_circle_outline Only reusable foodware is used for onsite dining. info
check_circle_outline Paper straws are provided only upon request. info
check_circle_outlineNo expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam™).
check_circle_outlineNo plastic bags are used for takeout or to-go orders.
check_circle_outlineSingle-use utensils, straws, condiments, and other accessory items are provided only upon request for takeout and to-go orders.
check_circle_outlineBeverages are not sold in plastic bottles.
check_circle_outlineProper recycling practices are followed.

check_circle_outlineA discount is offered for customers with a reusable item (e.g. cup, container, bag).
check_circle_outlineVegetarian and vegan food options are offered on a regular basis.
check_circle_outlineAll seafood is ‘Best Choice’ or ‘Good Alternative’ as defined by Seafood Watch, or no seafood is served.
check_circle_outlineWater conservation and pollution mitigation efforts are implemented.*
check_circle_outlineEnergy efficiency efforts are in place.**
check_circle_outlineConcessions and pre-packaged food items are not sold in plastic packaging.
check_circle_outlineComposting efforts are in place for food waste.
check_circle_outlineNeither single-use plastic nor bio-based plastic containers are used for takeout or to-go orders, reusable containers are preferred.

Mandatory Criteria
Hotels Must Follow all 7 Required Criteria

No plastic beverage bottles or plastic bags are sold or used onsite (this does not include trash bags).
No expanded polystyrene is used anywhere onsite (aka Styrofoam).
Cups, utensils, straws, condiments, and other accessory items in rooms are reusable or made from naturally occurring materials and are not packaged in plastic.
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, lotion, etc.) are not packaged in small plastic bottles.
Water refill stations are available for guests onsite.
If applicable, restaurants or cafes onsite are Surfrider Ocean Friendly Restaurants.
Proper solid waste recycling procedures are followed and bins are amply provided for guest use.

Mandatory Criteria
All 7 Required

No plastic beverage bottles or plastic bags are sold or used onsite.
No expanded polystyrene is used anywhere onsite (aka Styrofoam).
Cups, utensils, straws, condiments, and other accessory items in rooms are reusable or made from naturally occuring materials and are not packaged in plastic.¹
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, lotion, etc.) are not packaged in small plastic bottles.²
Water refill stations are available for guests onsite.
If applicable, restaurants or cafes onsite are Surfrider Ocean Friendly Restaurants.³
Proper solid waste recycling procedures are followed and bins are amply provided for guest use.

Optional Criteria
Choose At Least 3

Coffee and tea stations do not use single-use pods or plastic packaging in rooms.⁴
Concessions and pre-packaged food items are not sold or distributed in plastic packaging, including in room mini bars.
Room keys are reusable or made from naturally occuring materials.
Energy efficiency efforts are in place.⁵ At minimum, rooms must have signage that reminds guests to turn off lights and air/heat when leaving the rooms.
Water conservation and pollution mitigation efforts are implemented.⁶ At minimum, rooms must have signage which asks guests to consider using their towels and linens more than once in the rooms.
Inspired by Surfrider Kauai Chapter’s Ocean Friendly Visitors Program, solo trash cleanup kits are available for guests.
Onsite gift shops only sell or provide sunscreen that is reef friendly.⁷
Light pollution is minimized by all outdoor lighting following Dark Sky practices.⁸
Hotel landscaping follows Surfrider's Ocean Friendly Garden Program criteria or there is an Ocean Friendly Garden onsite.⁹