... A FORUM TO STIMULATE DEBATE ... ... JUST ADD A COMMENT AT ANY ENTRY BELOW... ... FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TOWN AND VALLEY ...

Sunday 5 May 2013

Sidmouth Hotels

Environmental efforts earn hotels silver status
12th April 2013
The Kingswood & Devoran, Hotel Elizabeth and Dukes have been awarded Silver in the Green Tourism Business Scheme for their energy-saving efforts.
The Hotels Sidmouth chain also signed up to the "Zero to Landfill!" initiative and now separates all its waste for recycling to cut down on waste.
Home - Sidmouth Herald




Silver Green Tourism Award
5th April 2013
We are delighted to have been awarded Silver from the Green Tourism Business Scheme - a testament to commitment to doing our bit for the environment!


Sustainability and green issues are now very much mainstream, with governments, businesses and individuals all involved.  Tourism, as one of the main economic drivers in the UK, has its part to play.  That is where the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) comes in.
Green Tourism Business Scheme – Green Places To Stay & Visit

GREEN TOURISM - INTRODUCTION
Green Tourism is Sustainable Tourism - tourism which takes into account the needs of the environment, local residents, businesses, and visitors; now and in the future.

It is relevant to any tourism enterprise, large or small, rural or urban, whether focused on ecotourism, business tourism or any other tourism niche market. Green tourism businesses are those actively engaged in reducing the negative environmental and social impacts of their tourism operations.






Why businesses are starting to care about zero waste to landfill

We used to think the goal of sending zero waste to landfill was an environmental dream, now it is increasingly becoming a business priority
Richard Barnish
Guardian Professional, 13 February 2013

Landfill
Much of the waste we send to landfill every week is recyclable. Photograph: Graham Turner for the Guardian

Zero waste to landfill sounds like a nice idea, but hardly a corporate priority, particularly given the tough economic conditions companies are facing across the globe.
However, with 10 out of Honda's 14 north American plants, and 81 of General Motors' manufacturing plants achieving the label of zero waste, it's starting to look less like an environmental dream, and more like a business priority.
Although a substantial commitment for any business, when implemented all the way up the supply chain, zero waste targets produce tangible economic benefits.
While businesses have long been held accountable for their Corporate Social Responsibility and environmental policies, companies are increasingly realising the financial benefits of these policies.
In addition to a reduction in waste disposal costs, zero waste policies can generate revenue from reselling recyclables. This in turn can reduce an organisation's carbon footprint and could ultimately help corporate social responsibility credentials.



Ecotourism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zero waste - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
.
.
.

No comments: