Aloft at Arundel Mills
7522 Teague Rd Hanover, MD 21076 Central Maryland 443-577-0077 www.aloftarundelmills.com Because as good stewards of our planet, it is incumbent upon each person and business to leave it better than we found it. Management and Leadership We use the following best management practices: Environment Policy Statement Environmental Team: Steve Holland, Chris Dabi, Jayquin Bella, Dalia Rentas. The team meets weekly. Set Annual Goals: Reduce energy by 30% and water by 20%. Also, we provide carbon disclosure reporting and participate in the sustainable meetings practice program. We have a purchasing policy to encourage the purchase of environmentally-friendly products and services List of our environmentally friendly products and services: Cleaning supplies that have the least environmental impact possible. 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 Performed a waste stream audit to determine baseline waste data and identify waste reduction opportunities 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 Use refillable shampoo bottles rather than single-use bottles Kitchen and Prep / Dining / Catering / Meetings and Events / Campground Snack Bar Donate excess food from events Use effective food inventory control to minimize waste Purchase locally grown produce and other foods Purchase organic foods Launder staff uniforms using wet or other environmentally friendly methods versus chemical-based dry cleaning Restrooms Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms Use high-efficiency hand-dryers Purchase recycled-content paper towels and toilet paper Registration / Office Use electronic, paperless registration 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 Purchase recycled paper with a high percentage recycled content Make 2-sided copies / printed materials and avoid making extra copies Use recycled content paper for copies / printed materials Use refillable pens and toner cartridges Remove facility and staff names from junk mail lists when possible Reuse scrap paper for notes Offer Leave No Trace tips and green travel education to guests Promote other green attractions, activities and Maryland Green Travel facilities Buildings and Grounds Dispense cleaning agents in bulk to reduce quantities used Purchase durable equipment and furniture Purchase low-VOC carpets and fabrics Install carpet with sustainable or recycled content Use low VOC adhesives 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 Recycling Bins and receptacles in the lobby and rooms. Instructions for our Green Rewards Program to decline housekeeping. We are recycling: Aluminium Cans Batteries Cardboard Electronics equipment Food Wastes Glass Fluorescent Lamps Newspaper Office Paper Plastic Printer and copy machine toner cartridges Steel Cans Waste Management, Inc. 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 Assessed production for water-conserving opportunities during cleaning procedures Perform preventative maintenance to stop drips and leaks Use water-flow metering to discover leaks and areas of high use Offer water versus serving automatically Defrost foods ahead of time in refrigerators to avoid the need for running-water defrost Use or installed the following devices: low flow restrictors on faucets and showerheads aerators on faucets (0.5 gpm or less for lavatory and 2.2 gpm or less for kitchen faucets) low flow toilets (1.6 gpf or less) low flow urinals (1 gpf or less) automatic or sensored faucets or toilets in public restrooms high efficiency Energy-Star rated dishwashers a WaterSense-rated pre-rinse dishwasher valve (1.6 gpm or less) Have an effective landscape management plan which utilizes: metering minimizes lawn areas	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 Kitchen Regularly evaluated existing ovens and other kitchen equipment for temperature settings and energy efficiency opportunities Confirmed that all refrigerator, freezer and oven gaskets provide a good seal, or replaced Routinely clean condenser coils on all refrigeration equipment Implemented a startup / shutdown procedure which specifies timing for lighting, kitchen equipment, room temperature, etc. Have proper pilot light adjustment Setting / installing defrost timers for freezers Installed high-efficient evaporator fans for freezers and refrigerators Installed timers on the ice-machine to avoid peak demand usage Optimized flow rates of exhaust hoods through upgraded equipment or side panels. Upgraded to an Energy Star Commercial Kitchen Package Lighting: Designed use of natural lighting Use lighting sensors to turn on/off lights Use occupancy 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 Heating and Cooling Have a high efficiency heating and air-conditioning HVAC system Regularly perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system Have geothermal heating and cooling Have programmable thermostats for each room and ensure they are properly adjusted 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 Have ENERGY STAR rated windows and doors Housekeeping closes blinds and resets optimal temperatures Have installed additional insulation 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 Joined ENERGY STAR's Low Carbon IT challenge 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 Track optional linen participation rate Have water- and energy-efficient washers and dryers Minimize the use of bleach and chlorinated chemicals Use linen 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 Provide visible recycling at all green events Use electronic registration, correspondence and forms Activities we undertake to make our events green are:We use recycled and eco-friendly items for marketing and giveaways. Other Green Practices Transportation: We use the following best management practices: Addressing Efficient Business Travel-We offer free shuttle service to minimize the use of multiple vehicles for business travel. For guests: Encourage energy efficient vehicle usage Provide preferred parking for hybrid or other fuel efficient vehicles Educate guests on the availability of mass transit Offer shuttle service to/from mass transit locations Provide electric charging stations Other: Programs:GreenSeal-33, The Green Key, Green Tourism Business Scheme, Green Key Eco-Rating Program. Other Innovative / Creative / Commonsense Green ideas: Chairs in rooms made of 41% recycled content. Art mounted on recycled tires. Cushions made of soy. Re-usable laundry bag. Wood bed frames from certified forests. 3-way CFL/LED bulbs throughout. Anti-microbial carpet pad. Filtered Water. Measurable Results By switching to low flow water fixtures and showerheads, water consumption was reduced by 235.25 gallons per year per room.