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Sunday, June 1, 2008
Make your hotel stay greener:
Eco-travel is a growing industry, and there are more and more green hotels to be found. Here are a few tips that make a big difference:
- Use the courtesy van at your hotel.
- Don’t change the linens and towels daily. Most hotels will ask, but just in case, mention it when you check in.
- Just like at home, turn the faucet off when you brush your teeth.
- Turn off all lights and appliances, and close the draperies when you leave the room.
- Recycle at the hotel. If it doesn’t appear to be available, ask.
- Leave the little bottles of amenities in the guestroom if unopened. If you open them, take them home and finish using them.
- Recycle the newspaper provided by the hotel, or leave it out for someone else to read.
- Turn off all exercise equipment, televisions, Jacuzzis, tennis court lights, etc., after use.
Sunday, July 6
Before you leave your house:
Here are a few things you can do around your home before you take that trip to help make you green before you go.
- Turn the temperature on your water heater to the lowest setting.
- Turn off the air conditioning or heat.
- Unplug all appliances, including televisions and stereos. Many appliances leak electricity and can draw as much as 40 watts an hour.
- Turn off all lights and appliances, and close the draperies when you leave the room.
- Call your newspaper provider and ask that they suspend delivery.
