The Inn at Herrington Harbour
	7161 Lake Shore Drive Rose Haven, MD 20714 410-741-5100 www.herringtonharbour.com The Inn at Herrington Harbour is part of the "Eco-Lifestyle Marina Resort" at Herrington Harbour South. It welcomes and surrounds its guests in a relaxing, ecologically sensitive marina environment. This year the Inn invites you to relax in our gardens, where last year there was impervious asphalt. These gardens nurture wildlife and reduce runoff into the Chesapeake Bay. We also revitalized the exterior of our buildings, instead of demolishing them - recycling, if you will. Sustainable living practices and preservation of the natural environment are our way of life. Management and Leadership Environment Policy Statement Environmental Team: Our team is made up of members from the office, housekeeping,and maintenance personnel. Anyone may attend meetings, on the first Wednesday of each month, and may offer their views at any time. Our mission is to continually evaluate and elevate our efforts to be an environmentally progressive Company. Set Annual Goals: We are monitoring our electric, propane, and water usage in an effort to lower usage. Alternative approaches to their usage are being sought out and considered. Environmentally Preferable Procurement or Purchasing Policy: Room amenities (shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion) are natural with containers made from recycled materials. Our cleaning products are "bay safe". Paper products (toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, napkins) are made from 100% recycled material. Recycling and Waste Reduction Recycling Best Practices: Glass Aluminum Cans Steel Cans Plastic Office Paper Printer and copy machine toner cartridges Newspaper Cardboard Packing Supplies Fluorescent Lamps Batteries Electronics equipment Guests are provided the opportunity to Recycle: Recycling is available in all guestrooms, the lobby, and outside areas. Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Recycling: We were part of Anne Arundel County's pilot recycling program. Waste Reduction Best Practices: Track overall waste bills Have a numeric goal to reduce overall materials that go to the landfill Instruct housekeeping to save and reuse unopened items Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms Purchase recycled-content paper-towels and toilet paper Use a last-in/first-out inventory and effective labeling systems Encourage suppliers to minimize packaging and other waste materials Purchase from vendors and service providers with a commitment to the environment Make 2-sided copies / printed materials Use electronic correspondence and forms Using 'green' cleaning chemicals that are dispensed in bulk Purchase durable equipment and furniture Purchase low-VOC carpets and fabrics Use reused building materials or those from sustainable sources Use latex paints that are low-VOC Properly recycle and/or dispose of thinners and solvents Re-use paint thinners Perform preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing, and vehicles Use less toxic materials Minimize use of pesticides and herbicides in landscaping Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Waste Reduction: Our coffee grounds are recycled into the gardens.		Linen and Laundry Service: Provide optional linen service - Change linens only upon request Train house cleaners on process for optional linen service Water Conservation: Have a plan in place to reduce property water usage Perform preventative maintenance to stop drips and leaks Discourage water-based cleanup, i.e. like sweep first, and use microfiber technology mops Rain gardens Pervious pavement, and/or minimization of impervious areas - paving, concrete, etc Have an effective storm water management plan Maintain vegetative buffers around streams and ponds Created rain gardens to reduce runoff into the Bay, where once there were asphalt parking areas. Energy Conservation: Have a plan in place to reduce property energy usage Track overall energy bills High efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in all rooms and in canned lighting High efficiency fluorescent ballasts and lamps - T-5's & T-8's Ceiling fans Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system Have individual thermostats for each room Have installed additional insulation Green Conferences and Events: Support planners who want to hold Green Meetings & Conferences Include information on Green Meetings & Conferences in our marketing materials Suggest that they plan a guided tour of our 2 mile eco-trail. Measurable Results By recycling we have saved 50% (17 Tons) of our trash from the landfill.