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Tips for your Eco Establishment

Friday, April 16, 2010
How to make your eco tourism business a bit more eco friendly.
  • Start a linen (both towels and sheets) reuse programme in all guest rooms and inform guests of the programme
  • Install low-flow showerheads
  • Switch to low-flow toilets or install toilet-tank fill diverters
  • Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs
  • Use sensors and/or timers for areas that are infrequently used
  • Whenever possible, buy food and guest amenities in bulk (i.e., use refillable hair and skin care dispensers)
  • Educate your staff to turn off lights and turn down heating/air conditioning when rooms are unoccupied
  • During summer months close the curtains/blinds to keep out excessive heat
  • Provide recycling bins in public areas to make recycling as easy as possible
  • Buy office and guest amenity products that contain recycled material
  • Buy organic, fair trade, cruelty-free guest amenity products whenever possible
  • Use recycled paper products that are either unbleached or bleached using a chlorine-free process. Minimize the amount of paper used for each guest (i.e., reduce paper size of invoices, etc.)
  • Use nontoxic or least toxic cleaners, sanitizers, paints, pesticides, etc. Make sure all chemicals are stored safely in a well-ventilated area
  • Purchase energy saving appliances and monitoring systems
  • Replace old washing machines with both water and energy conserving models
  • Provide reusable items such as cloth napkins, glass cups, ceramic dishes, etc. with all food and beverage services
  • Use a compost bin for food waste
  • Switch to drought resistant native plants in garden areas. Replace mowed landscaping with native ground cover
  • Include filter changes, coil cleaning, thermostat calibration, and damper adjustments in your ongoing maintenance plan
  • Monitor, record and post rates of energy and water use. Make repairs or replace equipment when rate changes indicate problems
  • Create an incentive program to encourage staff to participate in and improve upon environmentally-friendly practices
  • Use proper insulation and reflective roof coverings

 
 

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