MY LIL GREEN DRESS

Eco friendly resorts are the new big thing in vacationing. New hotels are increasingly building their hotels to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) standards. Some of the things these eco friendly resorts are doing include:

~ Using recycled and/or reclaimed materials in building
~ Using renewable energy sources
~ Recycling within the hotel
~ Installing low-flow shower heads and other plumbing fixtures
~ Engaging in construction practices that are sustainable such as recycling on the job site, protecting the
~ Purchasing Food for Restaurants from Local Growers
~ Implementing educational programs and tours for guests
~ And much more…

Since you, the customer, are likely to pay the same to stay at an eco friendly resort as you’d pay to stay at a normal hotel or resort, the major benefit is knowing that you are supporting a company that is doing what they can to support the environment. Since these resorts are built with green principles, there are also some health benefits associated with choosing a green hotel as they likely boast higher indoor air quality as a result of materials used during building.

If you’re looking for an eco friendly resort for your next vacation, a partial list is available here.

If you’re staying in a “plain” hotel on your next vacation, don’t feel like there’s nothing you can do. There are still plenty of things you can do to be green while you are on vacation.  Ask the housekeeping department to make your bed without changing the sheets, reuse your towels, and set aside items for recycling if you can.