According to the "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Greening Your Business," there is a lot businesses can do, and in many cases at very little cost, to bring sustainabiilty to the workplace.
"Our planet is in trouble, and businesses have the collective power to turn the tide on the environmental disaster we've created. If businesses don't become sustainable, we don't stand a chance," says Trish Riley, co-author of the book.
So what are some things hotels can do that qualify as sustainable, and how can the avergage person find out which hotels are doing them and legitimately keeping their promise to be more earth friendly. There are of course sites like igobela.com dedicated to listing properties with established track records in sustainable operations and initiatives.
There is also the possibility of calling ahead and asking how certain resorts or hotels are cutting back on their carbon footprint, such as weatherizing facilities, recycling waste products, reducing water usage, investing in alternative fuel fleets and supporting local organic gardens and farms.
Don't travel hoping someone else makes a difference. We can all start today.
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