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Foster Harris House Bed & Breakfast

Foster Harris House Bed & Breakfast 189 Main Street PO Box 333 Washington, Virginia 22747 800-666-0153 www.FosterHarris.com

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Green Lodging Activities:
When visiting Foster Harris House Bed & Breakfast, you can expect the following practices:

• Optional linen service in rooms
• Recycling opportunities for guests
• Water conservation
• Energy conservation
• Green events/conference package

• Train house cleaners on process of optional linen service
• Purchase water efficient washers and dryers
• Use non-phosphate, non-toxic, biodegradable laundry detergents
• Minimize the use of bleach and chlorinated chemicals
• Use linens and service providers that employ “wet” versus “dry” cleaning

• Recycle glass, aluminum cans, plastic, toner cartridges, newspaper, cardboard, packing supplies, fluorescent lamps, batteries, and electronics equipment

• Refill bulk soap dispensers instead of using individual soaps
• Instruct housekeeping to save and reuse unopened items
• Eliminate use of Styrofoam
• Use dishware and glassware to minimize use of disposables
• Disposable containers made from recycled content
• Use non-bleached napkins and coffee filters
• Donation of excess food from events
• Implement effective food inventory system to minimize waste
• Purchase locally grown, organic, sustainably-grown produce and other foods
• Purchasing from vendors and service providers with a commitment to the environment
• Use electronic correspondence and forms
• Use “green” cleaners that are dispensed in bulk
• Purchase durable equipment and furniture
• Use latex paint
• Reuse paint thinners and recycle/dispose of thinners and solvents properly
• Use preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing and vehicles
• Effective inventory system and labeling of last-in/first-out
• Use least toxic materials
• Minimize use of pesticides and herbicides

• Tracking overall water usage and wastewater
• Preventative maintenance of drips and leaks
Use dry clean up methods over water-based methods and use microfiber mops
Low flow toilets
Effective landscape management plan
Minimization of impervious areas
Vegetative buffers around streams and ponds

• Track overall energy bills and set a numeric goal to reduce
• Use high efficiency compact fluorescent light bulbs in rooms and spotlights
• Use high efficiency fluorescent ballasts and lamps
• Have High Efficiency Heating & Air Conditioning and use ceiling fans
• Use natural lighting whenever possible
• Purchase EnergyStar computers and appliances
• Thermal rated windows and insulation
• Ride bicycles to get around town and rent bicycles for sightseeing