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 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 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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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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 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 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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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.

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