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.
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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 - INTRODUCTION
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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
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
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