Smart, Green & Growing - http://www.green.maryland.gov/
Maryland Green Registry - http://www.mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/
American Hotel & Lodging Association (Green Resource Guide) – http://www.ahla.com/green.aspx
Below is the reference guide for the MGT Application for Lodging Properties. Click here to download a .pdf or 
word doc copy of the resource reference guide for the MGT Lodging Application.
Management and Leadership
Environmental Policy Statement (example)
Other tips on Environmental Management –
http://www.mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/management.html
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Recycling:
Florescent Lights – http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastetypes/universal/lamps/index.htm
Batteries – http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastetypes/universal/batteries.htm
Electronic Equipment – http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/index.htm
Waste Reduction:
Organic and “sustainably-grown” foods - http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues
Green cleaning chemicals - http://greenseal.org/
Recycle and/or disposal of thinners/solvents –
Use “integrated pest management” (IPM) – http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/ipm.htm
Other tips on Recycling and Waste Reduction – http://www.mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/waste.html
Linen Service and Laundry
Water- and energy -efficient washers/dryers - http://www.energystar.gov/
Water Conservation
Landscaping with “BayScapes” techniques - http://www.acb-online.org/toolkits.cfm
Storm water management plan, including:
- Rain gardens - http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Content/DEP/Rainscapes/garden.htm
- Green roof - http://www.greenroofs.com/
- Cisterns, rain barrels, and/or drip line irrigation – http://www.mde.state.md.us/assets/document/RAIN_BARREL%202005.pdf
Other tips on Water Conservation – http://www.mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/water.html
Energy Efficiency
LED Exit Signs –http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/small_business/led_exitsigns_techsheet.pdf
ENERGY STAR computers, appliances, etc. - http://www.energystar.gov/
Use a pollution calculator, such as – http://www.cleanerandgreener.org/resources/pollutioncalculator.htm
Purchase “Green Tags” or “Renewable Energy Certificates” -
http://www.green-e.org/
LEED-rating system - http://www.usgbc.org/
Use ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager - https://www.energystar.gov/istar/pmpam/
Use Energy Star’s Benchmarking Tool for the Hospitality Industry –
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=hospitality.bus_hospitality
Other tips on Energy Efficiency - http://www.mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/energy.html
Green Conference and Events
Best management practices – Green Meetings Industry Council’s
“10 Easy Tips for Green Meetings” -http://www.bluegreenmeetings.org/HostsAndPlanners/10EasyTips.htm
Transportation
For tips on Transportation - http://www.mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/trans.html
Green Building
LEED Certification - http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
Other tips on Green Buildings - http://www.mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/iq.html
Other Green Resources
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 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/