When you take a trip, whether on business or for pleasure, a few simple choices will enable you to travel “green.”
Pick a hotel that is constructed of energy efficient materials and promotes conservation (conserves electricity and water, has a recycling program, etc.). Pick activities that are respectful of wildlife and natural ecosystems. Select modes of transportation that are easy on energy use. Many establishments and tourism companies compete for your business by providing earth and health-conscious services. You can reward them by patronizing their businesses. You can also do something good in the process!
I am pleased today to feature an article on this topic by Sam Marquit, an independent green contractor:
Effective Eco-Businesses
It is no surprise that as a commercial contractor, who has also worked as an independent contractor, I have had a number of opportunities to personally see the practice of the green initiative. That is, the tangible use of components used to become LEED certified. At this point in time, as I do work on certain work sites, those who are being known for their use of green materials and the implementation of it fascinate me. From my perspective, there is much to be acknowledged than just being LEED certified.
The truth of this is that it is acknowledged in Asia! The Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards has recognized communities for being involved in building process as well as growth. In addition to this, focus is put on the culture and character of the community that is being protected. Furthermore, areas that have wildlife and other natural ecosystems are being efficient with known reserves.The result of this can include serving traditional food and having plumbing that features valves that automatically shut off.
The city of Las Vegas, which is a popular tourist destination, has rightly put a strong emphasis in making sure buildings have materials that meet the standards of being LEED certified. In addition to this, the Las Vegas Palazzo Resort was recently recognized as the “Most Eco-Friendly Hotel in America.” Among the reasons why it received the award was that it has an efficient waste recycling program and a number of products that are autonomous. Others seem to be taking notice as current and new green hotels in Las Vegas are trying to achieve sustainability.
However, Las Vegas is not the only city that seeks to be eco-friendly. A number of New York City hotels have sought to become efficient in waste recycling, having products that are autonomous and that seek to diminish the size of carbon footprints. In fact, the Ink48 Hotel has an agenda that enables individuals to share in having the right emphasis in the world called Earthcare.
At the same time, there are many individuals and companies who are taking responsibility in making buildings of various sizes become sustainable. For me, it is a privilege to join in this type of endeavor. Las Vegas has 124,000 rooms in which to stay with about forty million visitors and guests that visit over the course of a year. With this type of factual information, it should be in the thoughts of every worker in the city.
