For the past few years, there's been a huge focus on creating a sustainable world to live in - from cutting plastic bags in supermarkets, using less water when we shower and switching electrical things off when don't need to use them. Through making these simple changes in our daily lives, we can help reduce waste and conserve natural resources. most importantly, we are helping to protect Mother Earth and the environment in which we live. Already, going green has had a huge impact on the hospitality world - and more recently here in the U.K. there could be a ban of plastic straws in our pubs and restaurants. In the hotel world, green travel is rapidly on the rise with many travellers considering how green a hotel is before their stay. Today, we take a look at how and why hotels around the world are doing their bit to help towards protecting our environment. Changing the modern hotel key Plastic key cards are present in most hotels across the globe. They may look great, but they are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) as part of a toxic manufactoring process. To go green, these cards are being replaced by options such as wood, paprt and bioplastic that are great for the enivironment and will too stand the test of time Hotel food preparation Going 'local' is one of the unique point of sales that many restaurants and hotel guests love. More and more hotels are now putting this at the forefront of their hotels to showcase they they now offer sustainable and healthy dishes in a sustainable way. Look at the lighting Where possible, many hotels are using daylighting senses that will light up when needed in those places that people might only be passing by now and again - for example the lobby toilets, any office areas and in exterior parts Recycling Across hotels, you may already see the options to reycle - just like you would at home to encourage you to continue doing your bit for the environment Wildlife habitat Properties that offer extensive lands are now building homes for the outside wildlife - so frogs, beetles and insects will have a little home for the night to eat and sleep! Going green is great for both the environment and also the hotel as it creates a number of benefits, including: Lower costs for the hotel Any sustainable property must reduce the consumption of water and energy and in order to do so will often introduce a system which helps maintain in and avoid wasting energy that's not always necessarily used. Customer loyality If you include being green as part of our brand, then guests who agree with what you're doing will become loyal to you and will be quick to tell their friends and family about you. Market leader While the number of hotels going green is still rising, being one step ahead of the game will put you in good stead with customers and those who understand the importance of being green, and will help create you an advantage over your competitors. Let us know your thoughts on hotel going green over on Twitter #GBLOVES
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