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Sustainable Tourism Practices in North Carolina

 

We want to make a difference by promoting awareness among individual travelers and public policy makers about the benefits and importance of responsible tourism, and providing advocacy for business operators who are embracing sustainable tourism practices across our state. We are currently in the process of compiling a comprehensive list of sustainable tourism practices in North Carolina. We thank each of our contributors for providing this information. Find out more about each of these special destinations that are making a difference in North Carolina.

Proximity Hotel

704 Green Valley Road

Greensboro, NC 27408

Phone: 336-379-8200

Toll Free: 800-379-8200

Website: www.proximityhotel.com

Proximity Hotel

 

Proximity Hotel is a "green hotel" and the building's design and construction followed the guidelines of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

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The Weeping Radish Farm and Brewery

North Caratoke Hwy.

Jarvisburg, NC 27947

Phone: 252-491-5205

Website: www.weepingradish.com

 

 

The Weeping Radish Farm and Brewery provides an integrated approach to a complex issue: Craft Brewing, Sustainable Agriculture and the survival of Crafts. The concept of the Weeping Radish Farm and Brewery is the reduction of the food chain. They accomplish this by shortening the distance that the food travels from the animal / plant to the consumer.

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Jackson County Green Energy Park

401 Grindstaff Cove Road

Sylva, NC 28779

Phone: 828-631-0271

Website: www.jcgep.org

Jackson County Green Energy Park

 

The Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) is a landfill recovery program located in the historic small town of Dillsboro, North Carolina. The JCGEP mission is to offer environmental protection, educational opportunities, and increased economic development to the community through the utilization of landfill gas and other clean, renewable energy resources.

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North Carolina Zoological Park

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205

Phone: 336-879-7207

Toll Free: 800-488-0444

Website: www.nczoo.org

North Carolina Zoological Park

 

It is the mission of the North Carolina Zoological Park to encourage understanding of and commitment to the conservation of the world's wildlife and wild places through the recognition of the interdependence of people and nature. They will do this by creating a sense of enjoyment, wonder and discovery throughout the Park and in their outreach programs.

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Highland Lake Inn

86 Lilly Pad Lane

Flat Rock, NC 28731

Phone: 828-693-6812

Toll Free: 800-635-5101

Website: www.hlinn.com

Highland Lake Inn

 

Highland Lake Inn is devoted to protecting and preserving the environment. They are also passionate about sustainability and organic gardening. As a proud member of the Green Hotels Association, they adhere to the association's guidelines, as well as their own, to institute programs that save water, save energy and reduce solid waste—all in an effort to protect the Earth.

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Green Mountain Bed and Breakfast

64 Laurel Cove Rd.

Candler, NC 28715

Phone: 828-633-0232

Website: www.greenmountainbb.com

Green Mountain Bed and Breakfast

 

The Green Mountain Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located just 10 miles from downtown Asheville in beautiful Candler, North Carolina. This Bed and Breakfast is conscious of their clientele's health and the environment. Their rooms are decorated with non-toxic paint, hardwood furniture and floors, and they clean only with natural cleaning products. The Green Mountain Bed and Breakfast strives to create an Eco-friendly paradise to share with new friends. They practice "green" philosophies that protect the environment in many diverse ways.

Information presented on this Web site is collected, maintained and provided for the convenience of the reader. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and up-to-date, the state of North Carolina does not certify the accuracy of information that originates from third parties. Under no circumstances shall the state of North Carolina be liable for any actions taken or omissions made from reliance on any information contained herein from whatever source nor shall the state be liable for any other consequences from any such reliance.

 

Mention of a company should not be considered an endorsement by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, North Carolina Department of Commerce, or East Carolina University.

 

This site links to other sites, which the Center for Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina University provides for the user’s information and convenience only. The Center neither controls nor monitors these other sites, nor does their inclusion mean that the Center recommends or endorses these sites, the organization or companies that run the sites or anything contained within the sites.



 
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