Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn
25227 Chestertown Road Chestertown, MD 21620 Eastern Shore 410-778-1860 www.bramptoninn.com Living close to the Chesapeake Bay we feel very strongly that it is our duty to minimize our impact. Management and Leadership We use the following best management practices: Environment Policy Statement 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 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 Compost food waste and other compostables Use 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 pitchers and filtered water to minimize the use of single-use bottles Print menus on recycled FSC-certified, recycled-content paper with vegetable-based inks and include recycling symbols, recycled-content, and a message about the inks Restrooms Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms Registration / Office Use last-in/first-out inventory and effective labeling systems Use electronic correspondence and forms Purchase from vendors and service providers with a commitment to the environment Encourage suppliers to minimize packaging and other waste materials 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 reused building materials or those from sustainable sources Use latex paints that are low or no-VOC Reuse paint thinners Properly recycle and/or dispose of thinners and solvents - required by EPA regulations Perform preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing and vehicles Use less toxic materials Minimize the use of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers in landscaping Use a nutrient management plan that minimizes the use of fertilizers Recycling recycling bins in common area 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 Plastic Printer and copy machine toner cartridges Water Conservation Have a plan in place to reduce property water usage 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 landscaping using BayScapes techniques Have an effective storm water plan management including: Pervious pavement, and/or minimization of impervious areas like paving, concrete, etc Our Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Water Conservation and Efficiency: keep grass long to reduce water loss	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 Kitchen Confirmed that all refrigerator, freezer and oven gaskets provide a good seal, or replaced Have proper pilot light adjustment Lighting: 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 Heating and Cooling Regularly perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system Have programmable thermostats for each room and ensure they are properly adjusted Use ceiling fans Energy Efficiency: ENERGY STAR computers, appliances, office equipments etc. Linen Service and Laundry: We use these best management practices: Provide optional linen service - Change linens only upon request Train staff on the process for optional linen service Have signage in each room explaining the linen reuse procedures Have water- and energy-efficient washers and dryers Use non-phosphate, non-toxic and biodegradable laundry detergents Minimize the use of bleach and chlorinated chemicals Our Innovative Ideas and Specifics for Laundry and Linen Service: use of vinegar and organic laundry detergent for laundry Green Events We use the following best management practices: Support event planners who want to hold green events Green Building: Our building is LEED certified: Historic Property:The Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn ca. 1860 is on "National Register of Historic Places" plantation house. Measurable Results By changing over to large amenity bottles in the bath rooms, we save approximately 7500 small amenity bottles from going into the landfill each year!