Every hotel or resort claims to be green. Room signs kindly suggest the reuse of bath towels and public lavatories use washable hand towels. Granted these are excellent choices made on behalf of the management, more contemplation should go into the green mission. Here are some important questions to ask.
1. How has the building construction impacted the natural environment?
If you and I share similar green inquisitiveness, you probably wonder what places like LA, California and NYC looked like before the bomb of industrialization in the developed world. With the beauty of rural California and upstate New York, imagine the stunning natural splendor that once was. Now, let us think about popular holiday destinations with the mass production of hotels. Ask yourself, which resort or hotel took our beloved Mother Nature into consideration during construction. With today´s green awareness, the passion of environmental geologist and architects, it is possible to greatly lessen negative impact on nature.
2. Does the hotel or resort make a big enough effort to reduce, reuse and recycle?
During the busiest time of year a resort can be full or 1,000 of more guest. What happens to all the waste? If you are a family of four or more or a couple, think about the amount of recyclables or wasted food you produce in a week. Now, imagine being a family of 1,000 and the impact of your waste on the environment. This is why this question is extremely important.
