We make the following practices part of our everyday operations:

• Recycling - plastic, paper, glass, tin, metal & cardboard
• Full loads only and quick cycle in the dishwasher and clothes washer
• All cloths are washed in cold water with ecologically friendly soap
• Use ceiling fans to aid with cooling and heating
• Lawn clippings are composted and compost is used the vegetable garden
• Blinds or room-darkening shades in use on all windows to cut down on sun load in summer
• Freezer and refrigerator are kept to optimal temperature to best retard spoilage
• Native trees and bushes planted to retard stormwater runoff
• Driveway stoned rather than asphalted to keep rain water out of the storm drains and allow for absorption on the property
• HVAC filters are changed regularly
• Shopping trips are planned to combine errands in one trip to save fuel
• We walk to do small, nearby errands
• Use email rather than paper whenever possible
• Use recycled paper for our letterhead
• Use programmable thermostats
• Motion and light sensors on outside lights
• Energy Star efficiency appliances
• Serve sugar and creamers in containers rather than in individual packets
• Use cloth napkins and table cloths instead of paper
• Use faucets and showerheads that are equipped with aerators
• Our water heater is set to a lower setting to save energy
• Adjust our irrigation system to account for weather
• Use mass transit and tell guests about all their options to encourage them to leave their cars parked at our inn
• Use locally grown produce

Peninsula House has applied for Green Certification from the City of Annapolis.