Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Blvd Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Capital Region 301-590-0044 www.gaithersburgmarriott.com Located on a picturesque lake setting, the Gaithersburg Marriott understands the need to protect our Management and Leadership We use the following best management practices: Environment Policy Statement: Environmental Team: The team consists of Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer and staff members that meet quarterly to review results and on-line once a month to maintain current initiatives. Set Annual Goals: Marriott International has aggressive goals that can be seen at www.marriott.com. These goals are met by implementing standard practices that are handed down to each hotel to implement along with local practices. Marriott has set goals such as: reducing energy and water consumption by 25% per available room by 2017; expand our green hotel development ten-fold in five years; green our multi-billion dollar supply chain; educate and inspire associates and guests to support the environment; address environmental challenges through innovative conservation initiatives including rain-forest protection and water conservation. We have a purchasing policy to encourage the purchase of environmentally-friendly products and services List of our environmentally friendly products and services: The Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center strives to purchase eco-friendly products and services. Marriott International partners with Avendra that has established a purchasing program that always seeks eco-friendly products and services that meet our goals. Waste Reduction We use the following best management practices: Have a plan in place to reduce property waste Track overall waste bills and established baseline data for quantity of wastes produced Set a numeric goal of overall waste reduction Guest Rooms Use bulk soap dispensers instead of individual soaps / shampoos in guest rooms Use real coffee mugs and no polystyrene products Instruct housekeeping to save and reuse unopened items Kitchen and Prep / Dining / Catering / Meetings and Events / Campground Snack Bar Use an effective food inventory control to minimize waste Purchase locally grown produce and other foods Purchase organic foods Purchase sustainably grown foods Do not use polystyrene coffee cups If disposable containers are used, they are made from - bio-based materials, recycled content, and/or compostable material Use reusable dishware and glassware and minimize use of disposables Use non-bleached napkins and coffee filters Provide condiments, cream and sugar, etc. in bulk Use water pitches and filtered water to minimize the use of single-use bottles Use menus and table placards as opportunity to communicate green activities Restrooms Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms Use high-efficiency hand-dryers Purchase recycled-content paper towels and toilet paper Registration / Office Use a last-in/first-out inventory and effective labeling systems Use electronic correspondence and forms Encourage suppliers to minimize packaging and other waste materials Purchase recycled paper with a high percentage recycled content Make 2-sided copies / printed materials and avoid making extra copies Buildings and Grounds Use green cleaning chemicals Dispense cleaning agents in bulk to reduce quantities used Purchase durable equipment and furniture Use latex paints that are low or no-VOC Properly recycle and/or dispose of thinners and solvents - required by EPA-RCRA regulations Perform preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing, and vehicles Use less toxic materials Recycling We have clearly marked recycling bins or provide convenient drop off locations. We are recycling: Aluminium Cans Batteries Cardboard Electronics equipment Glass Fluorescent Lamps Newspaper Office Paper Packing Supplies Plastic Printer and copy machine toner cartridges Steel Cans Water Conservation Have a plan in place to reduce property water usage Track water bills and established baseline data on water usage and wastewater generation Have a numeric goal to reduce water consumption over time Perform preventative maintenance to stop drips and leaks Discourage water-based cleanup, ie. sweep first Use or installed the following devices: low flow restrictors on faucets and showerheads low flow toilets (1.6 gpf or less) waterless urinals composting toilets automatic or sensored faucets or toilets in public restrooms high efficiency Energy-Star rated dishwashers Have an effective landscape management plan which utilizes: drought tolerant species metering rain gauges minimizes lawn areas Have an effective storm water plan management including: Pervious pavement, and/or minimization of impervious areas like paving, concrete, etc	Energy Efficiency We use the following best management practices: Have a plan in place to reduce property energy usage Track overall energy bills and establish baseline energy usage Have a numeric goal to reduce energy usage over time Have had an energy audit to identify efficiency opportunities Have an energy management system in place to track and meter energy usage Lighting: Designed use of natural lighting Use lighting sensors to turn on/off lights Use occupancy sensors to turn on/off lights Use of directional, i.e. downward-facing, lighting in parking areas and other outdoor areas Use high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in rooms, canned lighting or wherever possible Heating and Cooling Have a high efficiency heating and air conditioning HVAC system Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system Have geothermal heating and cooling Have installed programmable thermostats for each room Use ceiling fans Have installed additional insulation Linen Service and Laundry: We use these best management practices: Provide optional linen service - Change linens only upon request Train house cleaners on the process for optional linen service Use non-phosphate, non-toxic and biodegradable laundry detergents Minimize the use of bleach and chlorinated chemicals Use linens service providers that employ wet versus dry cleaning Green Events We use the following best management practices: Support event planners who want to hold green events Include information on Green Events / Weddings / Meetings / Conferences in our marketing materials Train all staff event planners on green event techniques Activities we undertake to make our events green are:All Sales, Catering and Banquet Managers are certified in Marriott's Green Meetings. 100% recycled notepads. Pens made from recycled materials. Eco-friendly water service. Sensors and water conserving faucets in all public areas. Measurable Results We've gone to many low-flow water fixtures and have reduced our water consumption by 10%, or more than 1.2 million gallons a year.