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Sustainability in The Hospitality Sector - How Hotels Are Going Green

In recent years, as people have become increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of human activity, sustainability has become an enormous focus for the hospitality industry.

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Sustainability in The Hospitality Sector - How Hotels Are Going Green

In recent years, as people have become increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of human activity, sustainability has become an enormous focus for the hospitality industry.

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Sustainability in the Hospitality Sector – How Hotels

are Going Green


In recent years, as people have become increasingly conscious of the
environmental impact of human activity, sustainability has become an
enormous focus for the hospitality industry. Hotels, inherently resource-
intensive, have started greening themselves in response to demand
from consumers as well as increasing ecological pressure. From energy
saving to waste reduction, hotels are revisiting the way they do
business to minimize environmental impact. But this is not only good for
the planet; the behavior could add to enhancing the image of a brand
attract eco-sensitive customers, and eventually save more money in the
long run.
Reducing Consumption and Emissions

he area where hotels are currently at an advantage in sustainability is in the


management of energy. Traditionally, the hospitality industry generates a lot of
energy use, especially in such areas as heating, cooling, lighting, and water
usage, which account for a great percentage of carbon footprint a hotel
generates. To counter this, many hotels are investing in energy-efficient systems.
For example, LED lighting is now the norm in most hotels because it consumes
significantly less energy than conventional bulbs and lasts much longer, therefore
reducing electricity consumption and waste. Smart thermostats and motion-
sensor lighting are now quite common in guest rooms. Such systems
automatically adjust temperature or turn off lights when guests are not present,
thereby helping avoid unnecessary energy consumption.
Water Saving
The third major area where hotels are introducing sustainability is water
conservation. Hospitality is known for its consumption of water, mainly in
larger areas with a pool, spas, and higher frequency in changing linen, so there
is a call to introduce water-saving technologies and operational changes that
minimise consumption of water.
Many hotels have used low-flow faucets, showers, and toilets in their guest
rooms and in public spaces. They are often designed to conserve a good
amount of water without making guests uncomfortable. In addition, greywater
recycling systems are also being introduced in several hotels that recycle
water supplied from sinks, showers, and laundries for use in irrigation and
flushing toilets among other uses.
Waste Reduction
Reduce, reuse, recycle: waste reduction forms an important component
of sustainability in the hospitality industry. Most of them generate a
huge amount of waste, especially food waste, packaging material, and
guest amenities. A number of hotels are launching waste diversion
programs to recycle or compost most of the waste produced.

One of the most common practices is reduction of food waste. Hotels


partner with local farms and charities to donate excess food; others
have implemented food waste tracking systems to monitor and manage
food production in order to ensure efficient usage. Hotels can reduce
food waste by not overproducing and offering guests smaller portions.
Environment-Friendly Construction Styles

There is an increased interest in eco-friendly construction styles among hotels.


Therefore, during renovation or new construction, more and more hotels turn
to sustainable building practices. These not only deal with the usage of
environmental-friendly materials but also guide them to place energy-efficient
designs on buildings that would otherwise depreciate the development of the
hotel.
Many hotels will incorporate sustainable building materials, including
reclaimed wood, bamboo, and low-VOC paints, to reduce the environmental
footprint of each hotel. Insulation made from recycled content along with
energy-efficient windows will help to cut heating and cooling costs as well as
overall energy efficiency.
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