Eco Hotels

Did you know that the amount of resources used by an average hotel in a week, with as many as 150 guest rooms, is tantamount to the resources used by 100 families in one year? It won’t be a surprise if you find that hard to believe. Electricity is wasted to an unimaginable extent as the lights are kept on almost all the time. The sheets that are changed daily lead to a sinful waste of water, electricity, soap and manpower. Providing toiletries for each guest leads to yet another criminal waste of products and packaging. Much worse is the blatant waste of food which is simply thrown away instead of being given away to the needy. Land, water and energy have a limited availability. If such wasteful use of resources continues unabated, it can leave a disastrously irreversible impact on our environment. In view of curbing the excessive consumption of energy and electricity, the hospitality industry has come up with a novel concept of ‘eco-hotels’ which aims to reduce their carbon footprint. Eco-hotels are designed in a way that ensures minimal impact to the environment. In essence, they espouse what is known as the ‘green living’ philosophy. For instance, they make use of energy-efficient lighting, recycle newspapers and harness solar or wind power. The environmentally friendly initiatives also help the hotels by saving money and resources without compromising on the quality. Undoubtedly, this would go a long way in making the earth a safer place to live on, and hopefully, for posterity. So, the next time you search for lodging, insist on an eco-hotel. To know more on why you ought to do that, read the article below on the importance of choosing an eco-hotel.