Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Rd Solomons, MD 20688 Southern Maryland 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com The CMM Green Team is dedicated to finding ways that the museum can reduce its footprint and practice good stewardship of our resources. Management and Leadership We use the following best management practices: Environment Policy Statement Environmental Team: The CMM Green Team is dedicated to finding ways that the museum can reduce its footprint and practice good stewardship of our resources. The team members come from many different areas in the museum and have donated their time to develop and implement plans for recycling appropriate kinds of materials generated by our concerts, festivals, and seasonal events. The museum has installed many energy saving devices to conserve water and electricity throughout its operations. Utilizing a grant from the Calvert Marine Museum Volunteer Council the team was able to enlist the support of the Patuxent Small Craft Guild to construct attractive collection containers placed on the grounds. Interior recycling collection units for the exhibition building were procured through the grant assistance of WalMart and the Chaney Foundation, Ltd. Other local support has come from Island Bingo and The Green Turtle. Calvert County Solid Waste Recycling Division has continued to provide the necessary assistance for the program.To spread the word about our efforts in the area, the CMM Green Team has an exhibit display board which is available for community events 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 Buildings and Grounds Dispense cleaning agents in bulk to reduce quantities used Purchase durable equipment and furniture Use latex paints that are low or no-VOC Perform preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing and vehicles Use less toxic materials Recycling Utilizing a grant from the Calvert Marine Museum Volunteer Council the team was able to enlist the support of the Patuxent Small Craft Guild to construct attractive collection containers placed on the grounds. Interior recycling collection units for the exhibition building were procured through the grant assistance of WalMart and the Chaney Foundation, Ltd. Other local support has come from Island Bingo and The Green Turtle. Calvert County Solid Waste Recycling Division has continued to provide the necessary assistance for the program.To spread the word about our efforts in the area, the CMM Green Team has an exhibit display board which is available for community events We have clearly marked recycling bins or provide convenient drop off locations We are recycling: Aluminium Cans Batteries Cardboard Electronics equipment Food Composting Glass Fluorescent Lamps Newspaper Office Paper Packing Supplies Pallets Plastic Printer and copy machine toner cartridges As part of Calvert County Government we are part of their recycling program and effort and our recycables are either picked up by the County or we bring to the landfill to recycle. 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 Discourage water-based cleanup, ie. sweep first Use microfiber technology mops Use or installed the following devices: aerators on faucets (0.5 gpm or less for lavatory and 2.2 gpm or less for kitchen faucets) automatic or sensored faucets or toilets in public restrooms Have an effective landscape management plan which utilizes: native species drought tolerant species landscaping using BayScapes techniques Have an effective storm water plan management including: Rain gardens 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 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 Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms Minimize the use of lighting during night cleaning Use of directional, downward-facing, lighting in parking areas and other outdoor areas Use high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in rooms, canned lighting or wherever possible Use high efficiency fluorescent ballasts and lamps - T-5's & T-8's Use LED Exit Signs Use LED lighting for:Exhibit cases Heating and Cooling Have a high efficiency heating and air-conditioning HVAC system Regularly perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system Have a centrally controlled HVAC system that is activated only when occupied Minimize the use of lighting during night cleaning Keep office doors and windows closed if HVAC system is on Energy Efficiency: ENERGY STAR computers, appliances, office equipments etc. Have thermal-rated windows and insulation Turn off all electrical items in unoccupied rooms when not in use or at the end of the day Green Events We use the following best management practices: Support event planners who want to hold green events Train all event planner staff on green event techniques Provide visible recycling at all green events Use electronic registration, correspondence and forms Use double-sided printing and copying Use green signage at the event Measurable Results From FY2011 to FY2012, the costs for Exhibition Building Electric were reduced by $66,611.