Grandfather Mountain is first NC GreenTravel attraction

From the Watauga Democrat:

State officials honored Grandfather Mountain Tuesday for being the first North Carolina attraction to become certified through the state's new NC GreenTravel Initiative...Grandfather Mountain's green practices and features include generating seven kilowatts of electricity per month through an array of photovoltaic cells; using solar thermal panels to heat water and supply radiant heat in the Fudge Shop; renewable bamboo flooring and natural lighting at the Fudge Shop; using reclaimed water from rain barrels to water the butterfly garden; using 100 percent compostable and biodegradable plates, cups, forks, spoons, knives and take-out containers in the Nature Museum restaurant; and recycling bins for aluminum and plastic located throughout the park.

Full article here.