Environmental Hotel: Cementing the Environmental Bricks

Indeed, somebody has very well said that” Modern technology
Owes ecology-An apology." The amazing development in the field of science and technology has made our lives comfortable and luxurious to a great extent however we are not realizing about the drastic ill-effects on the environment and the ecology by rash and careless applications of technology on the mother earth. We are still not able to hear the loud ringing alarm of global warming and atmosphere destruction. And to overcome the current alarming situation we should not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; instead we should try to use the ordinary situations judiciously. However, some sectors of the society have awakened and are trying their best to cement the environmental bricks, such as the hospitality sector. Hospitality sector has taken a great innovative step by establishing "Environmental Hotels'.

What are Environmental Hotels?

Environmental Hotels are the hotels which recreates and refresh the guests and takes care of their requirement in an environment friendly way. They address all the needs of the guests; maintaining ecological conditions, saving greenery and conserving energy at the same time. Environmental hotels tend to conserve all possible forms of energy and manage the waste by recycling them.

Sustainable solutions and tips for Environmental Hotels:
If we concentrate and think properly there are n numbers of ways by which hotels can become environmentally responsible. Just by taking care of small activities and applying intelligent actions one can conserve a lot of energy resources and can manage waste by recycling them. This can save you money while you're helping the environment. Following are some of the sustainable solutions for environmental hotels:-
• Reduce Energy Consumption by buying efficient equipment and turning it *off* when it's not in use.
• Plant organic garden to provide fresh produce to the guests.
• Some plants consume less water. It is wise to plant such plants.
• Avoid using paper napkins; replace them with linen sheets and towels.
• Donate leftover food to the local non-profit organizations or use a compost bin for that.
• It is a wiser action to buy guest amenities and food in bulk.
• It is better to install sink aerators and low-flow showerheads.
• Those areas which are not frequently used should be installed with compact fluorescent lights and timers or sensors.

How can Environment Hotels benefit the Environment more judiciously?

Although the environmental hotels are attempting their best to pacify the ill effects of pollution and is developing a healthier environment; this success is not going to be complete until and unless every individual start participating in this campaign. Hence, it is a message to everybody that please go ahead and encourage the motive environmental hotel is trying to achieve and next time onwards if you travel somewhere don’t forget to stay in an environmental hotel. This is an easier way you can serve the environment while enjoying your life to the fullest.

Eventually, we can say that environmental hotel completely favors the following statement-"Instead of regarding land as a commodity belonging to us, if we see take it as community we belong to, we will start using it with respect and love.” And that is what environmental hotel does; they do the same business but use the resources of mother earth with love and respect. Every individual should now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth by acquiring choices in ecology, economy and ethics because it will result into a sustainable future, eradicate pollution and will add peace and contentment in human life.

For more information visit: www.EcoGreenHotel.com

Author's Bio: 

Parisi is a veteran hospitality professional with over fifteen years experience with major hotel chains, such as Intercontinental, Starwood, Hilton and Choice Hotels. Most recently, Parisi served as Vice President of Operations at New Generation Hospitality, helping to not only grow the company, but was part of the original formation in 2006. Upon his departure, he left New Generation Hospitality with 10 hotels and new properties in the pipeline.