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Going green can seem like a daunting task, but these ten sustainable practices are low to no-cost actions any tourism business can start doing right now.
When planning your next conference or event, by choosing a green venue you can greatly reduce the environmental impact of the event and lower costs. These guidelines can provide some helpful information in choosing your next meeting destination.
An increasing number of travelers are seeking authentic local experiences while on vacation. By working with local businesses and organizations you not only increase the appeal and value of your tourism businesses to these sorts of visitors, but you also benefit your community in more ways than you might think.
To further your efforts to reduce the environmental impact of conferences and events, consider engaging your vendors and sponsors of your tradeshow booths to participate. These tips provide some general guidelines to help you "green the booths" at your next event.
Exit signs might not seem like an important part of energy efficiency, but because they operate 24/7, they can have substantial electricity usage. LED exit signs use only 5% of the energy incandescent exit signs use and can lead to hundreds of dollars in savings of the life of the sign.
For as little as $4 a month, you can directly contribute to renewable energy here in North Carolina. NC GreenPower offers a variety of clean energy solutions for any tourism business.
Reducing waste and increasing energy and water efficiency can appear to be a daunting task but there are a number of resources to help your tourism business or organization lower costs and increase efficiency. The North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance has compiled this list of online resources for energy and water conservation.
Participation in the N.C. Oyster Shell Recycling Program is easy and helps contributes to the sustained health of North Carolina's waters. The program is open to businesses, events, and individuals and a tax credit if given for participation in the program.
Paper is one of the largest contributors to waste generated at conferences and tradeshows, much of which is never recycled. There are a few practices that are easy and low cost that can help any event reduce the amount of paper wasted.
By following the seasons, you can greatly enhance your menu, offering fresh locally grown products that not only taste better but consumers are also increasingly asking for. This tip sheet offers a number of resources that can help you offer more seasonal and locally grown products.
Inefficient water usage in restrooms not only wastes water but can also lead to wasted operating costs. Many water saving options are now readily available at cost competitive prices.
There are many easy ways for restaurants to lower their water bills without large equipment investments. Following these tips is a great way to do your part to conserve water.
