Earth Day Celebration

Renewing Community Partnerships

By: Jodie Dibley – Guest Service Manager

Boy Scouts of America has recently partnered with Hampton Inn BWI in efforts to contribute to a greener community environment. The Boy Scouts of America has what is called a “Venture Crew: Unit 725” that comes out bi-weekly to the Hampton Inn BWI to collect aluminum cans with the intention to eventually expand into collecting paper recycling.On Thursday, April 22, 2010 – which was also known as Earth Day; Hampton Inn BWI held a community event to announce and publicize their newly founded relationship with Boy Scouts of America. BSA has really helped Hampton Inn BWI give a “jumpstart” to their Sustainability Plan that includes current green efforts, green efforts in the making, and plans for a better tomorrow. Such efforts included, but are not limited to, elimination of water waste, paper waste, and energy waste. Hampton Inn BWI takes pride in using Taterware plates, bowls, knives, forks, and spoons. Taterware is an environmentally conscious material made out of potatoes. Taterware is both biodegradable and compostable. It is primarily made of corn plastics and potato starches. The green kickoff event included a well rounded group of individuals from local businesses such as Northrop Grumman, Dept.of Defense, Arbee Assoc., Keystone Research, John Hopkins, and many more. Absolutely Perfect Catering spiced up the evening with a beautiful Italian Market food display that offered an array of meat, cheese, and vegetable choices. It was greatly enjoyed by everyone in attendance. A more notable part of the evening featured Maryland State Senator Edward Reilly delivering an inspiring speech that included the importance of community involvement. He further articulated the foundation of BSA and how much they contribute to the well-being of America through the core values they represent. The event concluded with a presentation of a $1,000 dollar check made out to the Boy Scouts of America from Hampton Inn BWI in appreciation to the beginning of a strong partnership. Hampton Inn BWI anticipates continuing their newly found relationship with Boy Scouts of America while inspiring other businesses towards community involvement and welfare.