What can you do? |
only change towels in guest rooms on request |
use environmentally friendly guest soaps and shampoos |
use soap refillable pump dispensers for soap and shampoo attached to bathroom walls |
use energy saving bulbs wherever possible |
use less light in corridors at night |
have water reducing/saving devices in place wherever reasonable |
use of timers with electrically operated equipment |
encourage minimum use of disposable/one way ware/ use ecologically degradable material where possible |
collect bottles and paper for recycling |
purchase from environmentally aware suppliers |
offer organic produce and menus |
minimise or avoid use of portion packs on breakfast buffets |
re-cycle and or re-use fat and organic kitchen waste |
compost waste |
have a wormery |
reduce room thermostats by one degree |
encourage guests and staff not to waste water |
not leave TVs on standby |
make lavender sprays |
provide no smoking rooms and areas |
Use unbleached recycled/ environmentally friendly paper |
Used battery facilities for guests and office |
email for regular reporting |
aim to run a paper free office wherever practicable |
have a full environmental management policy in place |
have elected staff member/s to co-ordinate the policy |
have full environmental certification |
win awards/nominations for your environmental achievements |
Does the hotel donate, sell or recycle furnishings no longer in use |
Is leftover food donated to charities like Meals on Wheels or a soup kitchen? |
Are career opportunities provided for minorities and for the disabled? |
Does the hotel provide guests with a sense of local culture, heritage and traditions? |
Are guests offered the opportunity to make in-kind contributions to local charities? |
Read up about your destination and the local people before you go |
Use local guides and accommodation where possible |
