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Smart, Green & Growing - http://www.green.maryland.gov/
Maryland Green Registry - http://www.mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/
Management and Leadership
Environmental Policy Statement (example) – http://greenupload.visitmaryland.org/MGTPolicy.pdfEnvironmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) - http://www.epa.gov/epp/Environmental Management Systems (EMS) – http://www.epa.gov/EMS/Additional tips on Environmental Management – http://www.mde.state.md.us/marylandgreen/Pages/Management.aspx
Waste Reduction
Organic Foods - http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop
Sustainably grown foods - http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues
Sustainable Seafood – http://www.seafoodwatch.com/
FSC certified - http://www.fscus.org/
Leave No Trace – http://www.lnt.org/
Green cleaning chemicals - http://greenseal.org/
EPA Laws and Regulations - Wastes -
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/laws-regs/index.htm
Recycle and/or disposal of thinners/solvents –
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/inforesources/online/index.htm
Organic Farming Principals – http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=2Biodynamics – http://www.demeter-usa.org/for-farmers/farm-processing-standards.aspIntegrated Pest Management (IPM) - http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/ipm.htmAdditional tips on Waste Reduction – http://www.mde.maryland.gov/marylandgreen/Pages/Waste.aspx
Recycling
EPA Laws and Regulations –Disposal and Recycling of Wastes -
Recycling Florescent Lights – http://www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/wastetypes/universal/lamps/faqs.htmRecycling Batteries – http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/battery.htmRecycling Electronic Equipment – http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/faq.htmAdditional tips on Recycling - http://www.mde.maryland.gov/marylandgreen/Pages/Waste.aspx
Water Conservation
ENERGY STAR rated dishwashers – http://www.energystar.gov/WaterSense - http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/Landscaping with BayScapes techniques – http://www.acb-online.org/pubs/projects/deliverables-85-8-2003.PDFRain gardens – http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dectmpl.asp?url=/content/dep/water/rainscapes.aspGreen roof - http://www.greenroofs.com/Cisterns - http://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/stormwater/best_practices.htm#cisternsRain barrels - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/ed/rainbarrel.htmlDrip line irrigation – http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/ag101/cropirrigation.html#dripAdditional tips on Water Conservation – http://www.mde.maryland.gov/marylandgreen/Pages/Water.aspx
Energy Efficiency
ENERGY STAR Commercial Kitchen Package – http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=CKPLED Exit Signs – http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/small_business/led_exitsigns_techsheet.pdfENERGY STAR windows and doors – http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=WIENERGY STAR computers, appliances, office equipment, etc. - http://www.energystar.gov/Use a pollution calculator, such as – http://www.cleanerandgreener.org/resources/pollutioncalculator.htmGreen Tags – http://www.epa.gov/oaintrnt/greenpower/index.htmRenewable Energy Certificates - http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/gpmarket/rec.htmGreen Power from a Utility – http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/buying/buying_power.shtml?state=MDEPA Green Power Partner - http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/index.htmENERGY STAR’s Low Carbon IT Challenge – http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_mgt_low_carbonENERGY STAR labels for Buildings – http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_bldgsENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager - https://www.energystar.gov/istar/pmpam/ENERGY STAR’s Benchmarking Tool for the Hospitality Industry – http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=hospitality.bus_hospitalityAdditional tips on Energy Efficiency – http://www.mde.maryland.gov/marylandgreen/Pages/Energy.aspx
Linen Service and Laundry
Track optional Linen participation rates – http://www.greensuites.com/Environmentally-Friendly-Hotel-Programs/Project-Planet-ProgramWater- and energy-efficient washers and dryers - http://www.energystar.gov/Wet cleaning vs. dry cleaning - http://www.epa.gov/dfe/pubs/garment/wsgc/wetclean.htm
Recycle Grease
EPA - Bio diesel - http://www.epa.gov/region09/waste/biodiesel/Greaseworks biofuels – http://www.greaseworks.org/
Greenlight biofuels – http://glbiofuels.com/Best management practices on grease – http://www.p2pays.org/ref/05/04281.pdfMinimize the Impact of Disposable Food Service Items
Best management practices on food service issues:EPA – Greening your food service - http://www.p2pays.org/ref/13/12198.pdfSustainable food service - http://sustainablefoodservice.com/cat/disposables.htm
Green Events Package
Best management practices:Maryland Green Travel’s Checklist for Planning Green Events – http://visitmaryland.org/green/Documents/MGT Green Event Guidance.pdfGreen Meeting Industry Council’s “10 Easy Tips for Green Meetings” – http://www.bluegreenmeetings.org/HostsAndPlanners/10EasyTips.htm
Transportation
Additional tips on Transportation – http://www.mde.maryland.gov/marylandgreen/Pages/Transportation.aspx
Green Building
LEED Certification - http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19Additional tips on Green Buildings – http://www.mde.maryland.gov/marylandgreen/Pages/GreenBuilding.aspx
Measurable Results
Environmental Impact Calculators - http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/businessinfocenter/Greening Your Business Facility/Informational Resources/Pages/businessinfocenter/pollutionprevention/information/eca.aspx
American Hotel & Lodging Association (Green Resource Guide) – http://www.ahla.com/green.aspx
Clean Marinas - http://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/cleanmarina/
Chesapeake Bay Foundation - http://www.cbf.org/Page.aspx?pid=1000
US Green Building Council - http://www.usgbc.org/
US Green Building Council – Maryland Chapter - http://www.usgbcbalt.org/
Green Meeting Industry Council - http://www.gmicglobal.org/Green Hotels Association - http://greenhotels.com/index.php
National Geographic: The Green Guide for Everyday Living - http://www.thegreenguide.com/
Other Links
Maryland Tourism Council - http://www.mdtourism.org/
Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association - http://www.mdlodging.org/
Restaurant Association of Maryland - http://www.marylandrestaurants.com/
Maryland Bed & Breakfast Association - http://www.marylandbb.com/
Maryland Wineries Association - http://www.marylandwine.com/
Maryland Association of Campgrounds - http://mdcamping.com/
Maryland Chamber of Commerce - http://www.mdchamber.org/