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pmcclain

The Advantages of Green Technology in Construction | Chron.com - 0 views

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  • Although the up-front costs for green technologies are often higher, the lifetime savings are significant. Green technologies are designed to use resources efficiently, which usually leads to financial savings for the owner. With a green building, you can see big savings in utility bulls.
  • Over 20 years, a single solar water heater can keep over 50 tons of carbon dioxide emissions out of the atmosphere; geothermal pumps reduce emissions by up to 70 percent and use up to 50 percent less electricity.
  • pmcclain on 15 Jan 20
     
    The advantages of Green Technology in construction. How consumers and Companies can benefit from this option.
qyang010

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  • Robert Tappan Morris and the Morris Worm (1988):
  • MafiaBoy causes $1 billion dollars in damages (2000):
  • Google China hit by cyber attack (2009):
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  • Teen hacks NASA and US Defense Department:
  • Hacker targets Scientology (2008):
  • Solar Sunrise (1998):
  • The Melissa virus (1999)
  • Hacker steals tens of million of credit card details (2009):
  • qyang010 on 02 Nov 20
     
    Top 10 most notorious cyber attacks in history
kuhang

Importance of Sustainability in Hospitality | Dana Communications - 0 views

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  • Over the past several decades, hoteliers have turned their focus to the importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry as it relates to hotel development and operations, including the environmental, economic and social impact.
  • In fact, according to Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research, the reverse is true for both. Recent advances in technology related to renewable sources of energy (solar, geothermal, wind, etc.) have improved the economics of using these kinds of alternative energies at the property level.
  • Cost is always a driving factor and reducing operating costs provides a compelling incentive for hoteliers. Cost reduction and efficiency strategies can be achieved by investing in better operational procedures and emerging environmental technologies. Many hoteliers now employ a variety of strategies to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. Other emerging areas include sustainable procurement, indoor environmental quality (focusing on air quality and chemical/cleaning product use), and staff training programs (which can facilitate improved performance and higher levels of employee satisfaction/retention).
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  • Adopting a sustainable corporate culture can provide a distinct advantage in terms of attracting and retaining talent.
  • These statistics make it clear that sustainability—and a company’s commitment to it—is top of mind for employees.
  • Most major hotel brands have incorporated some level of sustainability platform into their brand definition.
  • Having sustainable business practices will lead to an enhanced reputation and brand image, which translates to great hotel profits in the long term.
  • lclar060 on 12 Apr 20
     
    Improving hotel's sustainability with the use of environmentally-friendly materials is now of utmost importance. It is a myth that green operations are more costly to obtain and maintain. In fact, renewable energy sources have improved economically and have now become alternative energy source at property level. Governments are now strongly supporting the use of renewable energy sources by providing tax write-offs and quickly expedited regulatory permitting. There will also be increased recognition for brand image and corporate brand image which creates a positive guests experience and attracting better talent. The savings are exponential by investing in better operational procedures and emerging environmental technologies. The green technology is inspiring and forward-thinking.
  • kuhang on 21 Nov 20
     
    This paper analyzes and demonstrates the importance of sustainable design in the hotel industry from the perspectives of economy, law, guest experience and corporate responsibility. With the progress of science and technology, sustainable development will become more popular and become a major trend of hotel industry in the future.
jackyreis

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  • Throughout the life of hotels— from building construction, operation, maintenance and evolution—the environmental issue is the wasteful consumption of vast amount of resources such as water and energy and accumulation of air, soil and water pollution in a built environment. The unique service function and operations of hotel result to a stronger ecological impact when compared to other buildings used for commercial purposes. (Bohdanowicz, Simanic & Martinac, 2004)
  • It is imperative for hotels to construct buildings, design their facilities, operate, and refurbish structures in a way that causes the least possible harm to the environment. (Straus & Gale, 2006)
  • Protection of the environment through eco-friendly practices by hotels involves a radical change in operations and a long-term impact, which makes this a sustainability-driven strategy
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  • The growing concern over sustainability in the business sector led to developments in innovative environment friendly processes and tools collectively called green technology
  • Green technology enables the eco-friendly practices of business firms.
  • The concept of sustainability emerged in the field of natural sciences in recognition of the scarcity of natural resources and the need to rationalize usage to secure sufficient resources for future generations (Kirk, 1995).
  • The concern of sustainability is ensuring the continuation of the well-being of people and protection of the environment from wasteful use or destructive activities.
  • The implementation of sustainability plans involves innovative methods and tools accessible to hotels and responsive to the multi-dimensional issues including impact of operations on the environment experienced by hotels. Green technology understood as eco-friendly tools and processes or environment friendly products support the successful implementation of sustainability plans in the hospitality industry.
  • 1.      Minimized pollution and rational energy and water consumption. 2.      Respect for culture and tradition. 3.      Community involvement in the hospitality economy. 4.     Consideration of quality instead of quantity in terms of the visitors to tourist destinations. 5.      Economic benefits redound to the community. (Robertson, 2007)
  • In relation to environmental sustainability, there are also considerations for inclusion into the sustainability plan of hotels to ensure that they meet environmental compliance (Butler, 2008)
  • However, even if sustainability planning is a tedious task, the expected outcomes are long-term and compelling because this determines the continuity or viability of hotels, firms whose future survival depends on sustainability (Butler, 2008).
  • 1.      Scale and distribution of operations in a given area. 2.      Hotel demand and means of alleviating the negative effects. 3.      Protection of key assets historic buildings, townscape or coastline. 4.     Contribution to other related areas such as economic development and cultural preservation. (Sharma, 2004)
  • Since the sustainability of hotels spans multidimensional aspects, the contribution of hotels to other areas such as employment or job creation also supports its sustainability.
  • Green technology received recognition as an aspect of human society and therefore part of sustainability. In a sustainability panel of representatives from the hospitality industry, sustainability as a strategy meant addressing today’s needs without adversely affecting tomorrow’s needs (Knowles, 2008).
  • Examples of product enhancement are energy saving appliances and fixtures such as fluorescent instead of incandescent lights or intelligent air conditioning systems that regulate room temperature depending on the presence of its occupant
  • The extent of reduction of waste varies since this could range from minimal to significant decrease in the volume of waste generated, capacity of landfills, and transportation needs. By benefiting the environment, economic benefits also accrue. (Billatos & Basaly, 1997)
  • dopting waste management processes and tools accrues financial, economic, and environmental benefits for hotels.
  • Key to these activities is the ability to harness the full functional value of materials and product components at the least possible additional processing cost for recovery and reuse. (Billatos & Basaly, 1997)
  • First is design of recycling or the cost-effective manner of recovering and reusing materials. The design provides support during the disposal stage to ensure low added cost for recovery. Second is design for disassembly encompassing the methods enabling the minimization of cost in segregating reusable materials. This leads to savings that accumulate when design interventions are made during the stages of material selection and assembly that already separates reusable materials
  • Third is toxics management comprised of the activities of controlling and eliminating toxic materials that are innate components of products such as cadmium or lead. Excessive levels of these toxic materials are hazards to health and the environment. (Billatos & Basaly, 1997)
  • Environmental benefits include reduced accumulation of waste and lesser risk of soil, water and air contamination of toxic production. (Billatos & Basaly, 1997)
  • Pollution prevention involves the elimination of processes in manufacturing that cause pollution. This requires change by redesigning the production process in a manner that prevents the accumulation of harmful by-products or the redesign of the finished products so there would be no use for processes that result in hazardous by-products. The prevention of pollution in production design exacts capital investments but the cost of redesign is deemed less when compared to the cumulative cost of controlling pollution, which would likely increase with new regulations imposing more active methods of pollution control. (Billatos & Basaly, 1997)
  • Green technology as a process and a collection of tools addresses four objectives, which are a) waste reduction, b) materials management, c) pollution prevention, and d) product enhancement (Billatos & Basaly, 1997). There are processes and tools specifically targeting any one, some or all of these objectives so that the appropriate choice depends on the priority of hotels.
  • The technological development of product enhancement innovations is escalating and promise greater functions for business establishments. (Billatos & Basaly, 1997)
  • Utilizing product enhancement technologies influence the sustainability of hotels in terms of savings on operating cost, lesser pollution and waste in the built environment, and value creation for environmental conscious customers (Yaw, 2005).
  • Overall, green technology supports the sustainability of hotels by decreasing a wide range of economic and non-economic costs to support the financial viability of hotels in the long-term and conserving the natural environment on which the hospitality industry depends for the continuity of business. By adopting green technology, hotels gain processes and tools it can use to secure its sustainability.
  • A range of energy saving technologies is available to the hotel industry. These technologies could make hotels green buildings by targeting various areas for energy saving.
  • One is electric heating pumps as alternatives to conventional electric boilers or condensing/non-condensing boilers requiring gas to run. The use of this green technology by a hotel in Hong Kong with a rooftop swimming pool showed a reduction in energy consumption by 26.5-32.5 MWh and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 12,000 kg. When computed over a ten-year period, using this technology would save the hotel HK$226,400 in energy cost savings. The hotel can earn back the cost of adopting this technology in two years. (Chan & Lam, 2003)
  • Building designs able to harness alternative sources of energy comprise green technologies that support the sustainability of hotels. Solar panels continue to gain function in energy saving for hotels (“Building in a green edge,” 2008) although the payback period is longer than expected, the energy saving potential extends to the long-term. The use of building designs that harness natural light such as skylight atriums that do not use artificial lighting during the day are also green alternatives for hotels (Kirby, 2009).
  • Another direction of green technology for the kitchen is the reuse of exhaust heat from the kitchen by harnessing the heat from the exhaust or condensing hot air to produce steam for use in cooking. This is a means of recycling energy. However, this involves the integration of the design in the structure of the kitchen or the building itself, which means greater investment. (Higgins, 2008) Nevertheless, further innovations in this technology could enhance practical value for hotels.
  • In other areas of hotels such as rooms and bathrooms, e-sensor systems and LED lights comprise green technology options. E-sensor systems apply to different systems such as lighting and air conditioning. The e-sensors have the capability to change automatically the lighting or air conditioning settings depending on the area of the room where there are people or temperature changes in the room. LED lights offer greater energy savings than fluorescent lights so this represents the third generation in lighting technology. (Kirby, 2008) Systems thinking in energy management comprise a promising green technology in saving on energy costs (Sobieski, 2008).These technologies are widely available and accessible to different hotels. The energy saving is experienced in the short term and the payback period is shorted. The problem with this is hotel guests tampering with the system leading to added cost for repairs. This means that awareness and information dissemination are important for the effectiveness of these technologies.
  • Another green technology for rooms is the biodegradable key cards. These have the same life span as the conventional key cards except that these are biodegradable or recyclable. (Gale, 2009) These require little cost with high environmental impact.
  • This involves the placement of water treatment plants that recycle water used in baths for flushing in toilets. (Edwards, 2004) These comprise viable and accessible water conservation practices that would contribute savings on the cost of water to rationalize the consumption of water as a scarce resource.
  • One is the conscious involvement of hotels in the protection of the environment since the nature of the business of the hospitality industry and the closely connected industries such as tourism heavily rely on the soundness of the natural and socio-cultural environment for business
  • The other is the investment in environment protection in a manner that secures economic and financial as well as a range of non-monetary benefits for hotels in the long-term (Vermillion, 2008).
  • Energy consumption is also a benchmark of the eco-friendliness of hotels
  • The water conserving technologies provide the process and tools for hotels to achieve this benchmark.
  • Waste and pollution management are also benchmarks of the ecological involvement of hotels.
  • Green technology takes the role as an enabling process and tool for hotels to become sustainable.
  • With hotels competing to maintain its customer base and pull customers to shift to the hotel’s services, green technology could become an enabler for hotels to become competitive.
  • Investing in green technology enables hotels to significantly cutback on operating cost. This enables hotels a wider profitability margin and room to offer promotional prices to attract more customers (Jones, 2002).
  • Green technology has taken a central role in the sustainability of hotels. The concept of sustainability of hotels involves the aspects of environmental protection and business viability.
  • The use of green technology also contributes to the viability of business firms in terms of financial standing and non-financial competencies in the long-term. Going green attracts the niche market of environment enthusiasts that contribute to sales. Using the range of green technologies available would also result in savings from operating costs in the long-term, which increases the profit of hotels and gives them flexibility to invest in marketing activities.
  • It is a sound strategy for hotels to consider green technology as a process and a collection of tools in support of sustainability goals.
zihanwang

25 Eco-Friendly Hotel Ideas for Sustainable Properties | Cvent Blog - 0 views

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  • Hotels around the world are rolling out a plethora of green initiatives like smart showers, solar power installations, and waste diversion.
  • Sustainable hotels are businesses that significantly reduce their environmental impact through green best-practices in maintenance, services, logistics, products, and supplies. The core elements revolve around reducing waste, saving energy, and cutting down on water usage.
  • Utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology, these same room amenities can be connected to apps so guests can change settings remotely. 
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  • Make your staff eco-friendly
  • 1. Create a green team.
  • 2. Target low-hanging fruit to start.
  • 3. Make the hiring and training process green.
  • Ensure guest services are eco-friendly
  • 4. Focus on efficiency. 
  • 5. Upgrade your transportation offerings and services with sustainability in mind.
  • Make guest rooms more green  6. Automate conservation.
  • When hotels go green, they do less damage to the environment, lower costs, and win goodwill from guests. 
  • 7. Furnish rooms sustainably.
  • Make food services eco-friendly 8. Reduce waste during events.
  • 9. Incorporate reusable dishes, silverware, glasses and mugs.
  • 10. Shop local.
  • 11. Compost and donate food from your kitchen.
  • Make the gift shop green 12. Stock-up with sustainable items.
  • 13. Operate with efficiency.
  • 16. Install a worm composting bin.
  • 15. Water wisely.
  • Smart irrigation systems
  • Create hotel landscaping and gardening that's eco-friendly 14. Cut down on runoff.
  • Keep hotel utilities green 17. Keep things shady.
  • 18. Automate water and energy conservation.
  • 19. Invest in green infrastructure.
  • Make hotel maintenance green 20. Give your operations a check-up.
  • 21. Keep an eye on your systems.
  • Ensure hotel waste management is sustainable 22. Ditch the plastic water bottles.
  • 23. Compost whenever possible.
  • Go green for purchasing 24. Make green decisions.
  • 25. Shop for certified green appliances.
  • Share the good news about your sustainable hotel:
  • As you take steps to improve sustainability, it’s imperative to get the word out about these positive practices.  Social media is popular with environmentally conscious consumers.
  • Incorporate your sustainability business practices into your search engine optimization (SEO) marketing efforts to rank higher in Google search results.
  • Partner with green business organizations.
  • Email marketing is another key tool in sharing your news.
  • The hospitality industry should be wary of greenwashing when sharing sustainability stories, as environmentally conscious consumers react negatively to this practice.
  • zihanwang on 30 Jul 20
     
    The focus on sustainability or "going green" is quickly becoming a major trend. This article introduce 25 ways that hotels can use to develop sustainable economic. Supporting sustainable initiatives is important to the lodging industry as a whole. hotels need to continue to innovate and the future of technology in hospitality has to be green, or those brands that do not adopt to these emerging standards face being left behind.
chknights

100+ Hotel Trends to Watch in 2020 - 0 views

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  • A focus on environmental sustainability isn’t new, but the degree to which guests expect (and prefer) eco-friendly products and services is. Simply suggesting that guests reuse towels for an extra day isn’t enough; today’s traveler wants to stay at hotels that have integrated green practices in all aspects of their business. From physical changes to hotel buildings, like the addition of solar panels, to F&B menus with more vegetarian and vegan choices, it’s evident that these environmentally friendly trends are here to stay.
    • zeyupu
      zeyupu on 14 Jan 20
       
      Now more and more hotels are becoming environmentally friendly.
  • chknights on 18 May 20
     
    Great tech and green practices for the hospitality industry. Innovation in hotel design, guests satisfaction, and technology are paving the way for the future of the hotel industry. The article draws on the new and current trends that easily work with the current climate as well as future tech that will be available in the future.
  • Karyn on 18 May 20
     
    Absolutely. I feel like I shared something kind of basic but along the same lines. I really want to be on this bandwagon. Giving guests peace of mind in this way is so important now and we have to be above just the basics in this way.
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  • North America and Europe have a significant amount of market share in the smart hospitality market due to presence of big hospitality companies which are focusing on moving towards the use of advanced technologies and smart building management systems for efficient energy consumption, reducing operational cost, and providing guests with modern amenities for better services.
  • Regionally, the global smart hospitality market is classified into North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The APAC Smart Hospitality market will witness substantial market growth during the forecast period owing to the growing investments by international hotel chains in countries like India and China in smart hospitality solutions.
  • he smart hospitality solutions help in serving the guest with advanced communications technologies that assist them in conducting meetings, conferences, and connecting with associates around the world without any hindrances.
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  • These hotels have increased the demand for smart hospitality services by using more of on-premise and cloud for better management of hotel resources and improved hospitality services. It even helps in reducing operating costs by providing energy-efficient solutions and increases revenue.
  • However, factors such as high initial cost of deployment and lack of technically skilled professionals are hindering the smart hospitality market growth.
    • jalipman
      jalipman on 31 May 20
       
      Throughout the article we have talked about the cost cutting bonuses of adding smart systems in hotels. Here they touch on the fact that the actual physical implementation and start up costs are initially very expensive. This could be analogous to solar panels. They are very good for the environment (the hotel) but the initial cost of installation (implementation) makes it difficult to invest in the first place.
  • The rise in the number of smart hotels is driving the segment of software and services smart hospitality. The services are increasingly been used for integration, maintenance, and training.
  • According to the World Bank Data, the number of arrivals of international tourists across the world has increased from 911.85 million in 2009 to 1,442 million in 2018. As such, market players in the hospitality sector are using smart hospitality solutions in order to provide their guests with better hospitality services
  • The software helps in facility & emergency management response systems, building energy management, water management, security management, and parking management which will further reduce cost and save time on these services. This, in turn, will increase the demand for smart hospitality services, thereby positively impacting the overall market growth.
    • jalipman
      jalipman on 31 May 20
       
      The smart hotel systems will be able to reach beyond just customer service it will allow better analytics and cost saving methods across all departments of the hotel.
  • or example, in April 2019, InterContinental Shenzhen signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei and Telecom to create the world's first 5G smart hotel. Viggo Smart Hotel is delivering the first true cloud-based smart hotel TV solutions for the global hospitality industry.
  • n addition to this, smart hospitality solutions allow energy-efficient management system. As such, growing environmental concerns and rising focus on CSR among hotel companies is also ramping up the demand for smart hospitality solutions.
  • Global hotel chains are increasingly investing heavily in smart hospitality solutions including in order to improve customers' impressions and satisfaction. Moreover, hotel companies are also adopting smart hospitality solutions as they help to save operational costs and generate more revenue while enhancing their hospitality services to customers.
    • jalipman
      jalipman on 31 May 20
       
      Hotels are taking advantage of this point of sale type technology like at grocery stores where you have self checkout. Embracing that they can cut sots on personnel while allowing people the "luxury" of doing it themselves
  • For example, in some hotel, customers can use their smartphones to control the room's environment by way of allowing remotely open and close the window blinds and regulating the room temperature.
  • The increasing number of contractors are teaming up with different tech firms to build smarter hotels with low cost and less time which, in turn, is positively impacting the smart hospitality market growth.
    • jalipman
      jalipman on 31 May 20
       
      The increase in number of tech firms investing themselves in smart hotels is actually driving the market itself. Hotels are basing their operations with smart systems due to things like safety concerns from viruses as well as just following the path the hospitality industry has down towards automating these processes
  • The market is driven by the rising internet penetration and growing inclination towards IoT which are encouraging the hospitality segment to offer smart solutions to their customers with the use of digital technology.
Karyn

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  • Karyn on 18 May 20
     
    This article is about how technology or different practices can lead to cost benefits for hotels or resorts implementing new standards or eco-centric practices Not only are these great ideas from a public relations standpoint, as the public is more and more concerned with their "carbon footprint," and activities, these are great suggestions for how resorts and hotels can utilize technology to save money at the same time. It's a win-win, whereas, in former times we have been told to be "green," meant spending extra money and losing money in the end. Some of these ideas are about waste practices, some are about LED lightbulbs, some ideas are pretty basic ideas about waste practices. Some of these ideas are about energy-efficient technologies that can be implemented at resorts, and then also training staff to be more energy efficient as well. This is not just a technology idea, but a culture idea as well.
  • Karyn on 18 May 20
     
    Another simple reason I liked this article has to do with hotels either renovating or hotels being built. Or any venue for that matter. Hire architects that understand you want to "go green," be "self-sustainable" as much as possible. Having the architecture allow in more natural light, or work in such a way that reduces heating and cooling costs, as well as implementing free energy standards such as solar panels, may seem expensive, but reduce long term energy costs, can look amazing, and also draw guests. There have been great examples of this kind of architecture in recent years, and this is something the hospitality industry should definitely adopt. We work with guests and want to not only make them feel comfortable, but also impress them time and again. Implementing these types of changes in terms of starting small like this article suggests, and then aiming big...is something that definitely should be rolling around our minds nowadays. Not only that, but now with COVID19, we must find ways to ensure guests of cleanliness. So we have to issues to think about--green technology, and cleaning technology. Maybe blue light activation is something to consider.
anonymous

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  • Ted Turner and restaurant veteran George McKerrow Jr., the co-founders of the 55-unit Ted’s Montana Grill chain,
  • Charlie Ayers, the former executive chef of Google and the owner of sustainability-focused Calafia Café in Palo Alto, Calif
  • one of the most enlightened businesses in the world
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  • challenge is convincing them that being green won’t hurt
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Aug 20
       
      Hurt profits, customer service reviews and experience, and overall efficiency are main concerns here
  • needs to be action at the top of command,
  • 99-percent plastic-free by using paper straws, cornstarch to-go cups and special biodegradable takeout containers
  • energy-efficient lighting and low-flow toilets
  • sustainability mission to be reflected in its construction and decor, which involved the use of recycled Sheetrock, floorboards and acoustic panels along with reclaimed barn wood and a chandelier made from old milk bottles
  • within 150 miles
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Aug 20
       
      small carbon footprint
  • People ask for out-of-season fruits and vegetables, and I explain why we don’t do it. That education is essential to get people to buy into the idea.”
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Aug 20
       
      SO IMPORTANT
  • We should phase out the subsidies. If we did away with fossil fuel subsidies, it would make wind, solar and geothermal energy more competitive, which is cheaper than subsidizing those industries.”
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Aug 20
       
      Looking at more of a federal/ national level rather than just independent restaurants
  • energy-efficient light bulbs. At Ted’s Montana Grill, that switch ended up saving the restaurant company $80,000 in the first year alone. —
  • anonymous on 30 Aug 20
     
    Ted Turner, George McKerrow Jr, and Charlie Ayers led a panel discussing the local and national benefits of making eco-friendly changes at restaurants. While there is a strong push from customers to eat at sustainable restaurants, "the challenge is convincing them (the restaurants) that being green won't hurt profits." The easiest baby step that seems to have the most ROI is simply changing the lighting in the restaurant to energy-efficient light bulbs. At Ted's Montana Grill, this switch saved his company $80,000 in the first year. Other small changes to consider would be to move to plastic-free straws and biodegradable takeout containers. But those things cost money and may be out of reach for many restaurants. Some places are taking it a step further and incorporating sustainable materials into the restaurant design and decor. The last major suggestion from this panel is a large scale shift in fossil fuel subsidies. If those can be removed, green energy can become a more competitive field and thus offer restaurants another alternative and opportunity to become green.
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  • Sustainable eco-friendly practices are on the rise in the hospitality sector. Though the hospitality sector has been slow to evolve in incorporating green solutions, it has now picked up steam due to the evolving demands of eco-friendly travelers, who, according to studies are willing to pay more for green lodging. This has led to many well-known brands creating meaningful, sustainable hotel experiences. This trend has been observed worldwide, as hotels compete to integrate the latest green trends in hospitality.
  • Green trends in hospitality have seen lighting as one of the major areas which most hotels globally have tried to modify, to conserve electricity and save on energy bills. According to a recent study 2,161 hotels in 44 countries, 70% have replaced fluorescent and incandescent lights with LEDs. Very few hotels, however, have incorporated recovery of waste heat systems and only 8% of hotels used solar panels
  • One of the global green hospitality trends is to construct new buildings in a sustainable manner, and renovating existing buildings to make them eco friendly. These buildings use consume less energy and contribute to the community where they are located by sourcing locally available materials and decreasing pollution by better waste management policies
  • anonymous on 24 Nov 21
     
    The article discusses the necessity of implementing sustainable and green smart technology in the hospitality industry. It is a trend that will be of utmost important to the millennials traveler where they expect hotels especially to have in place the eco-friendly practices and processes. The article shows how through, green building designs, water conservation, waste management, etc. hotels are making these green changes.
teallemejia

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  • Increasing consumer sentiment and corporate social responsibility towards sustainability are pushing for the industry to adapt.
  • Through the use of systems such as Install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems or combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cells for onsite energy generation, hotels can reduce dependence on fossil fuel sources as well as utility costs.
  • Another impressive example is the Hilton of Fort Lauderdale hotel that has combined green power and design through the installation of six wind turbines which now sit proudly on the roof of the hotel.
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  • Opting for tech-enabled energy management is also cost-efficient. The use of sensors can lead to savings of 30-50% on lighting costs.
  • Additionally, sensors can detect if a guest has left the room and adjust the heating, accordingly, turn off lights, and even notify the cleaning staff that a room is ready to be cleaned.
  • Food waste management technology 
  • Operational platforms could be used to gather data around food preferences to allow kitchens to propose more tailor-made menus.
  • teallemejia on 02 Oct 21
     
    I remember when we used to stay in hotels when they started being greener by suggesting their hotel guests to reuse towels and only put them on the floor if they wished for them to be replaced. In today's world with so much technology hotels can be more successful at being eco friendly. This is a must because consumers are wanting to see hotels implement more impactful eco-friendly efforts. The article talks about how hotels are making the switch by renewable energy production, smart energy management and food waste management technology. These are just some ways that hotels have started using to improve sustainable practices with use of technology.
ajean132

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  • In the past two months, Apple, Google, and Samsung have all launched their newest devices with the hope of getting consumers to upgrade ahead of the winter holidays. However, the companies and their clients may also be adding to a growing environmental problem—namely, that of electronic waste or e-waste.
  • The International Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) announced last week that in 2022, 5.3 billion mobile phones will be thrown away
  • Precious minerals not extracted from waste electronics, such as the copper in wire or the cobalt in rechargeable batteries, have to be mined. This further adds to the ongoing problem.
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  • These devices offer many important resources that can be used in the production of new electronic devices or other equipment, such as wind turbines, electric car batteries or solar panels—all crucial for the green, digital transition to low-carbon societies.”
  • Official United Nation’s data indicates that the world generated a staggering 53.6 million metric tons in 2019 alone. Of that, only 17.4 percent was recycled.
  • Τhe International Telecommunication Union has set a target to raise that to thirty percent by next year. The reason is because e-waste is one of the “fastest growing and most complex waste streams that affects both human health and the environment, as it can contain harmful substa
  • To improve conditions, the International E-Waste Management Network, run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Taiwan EPA, held a workshop for eleven countries in 2018.
  • ajean132 on 21 Nov 22
     
    This article addresses the growing environmental, financial, and political issues involved with e-waste. It provides predictions on the future of e-waste if it continues at its dangerous rate. An analysis of e-waste and how it can be reduced is also included.
claudecole

Burger King Tests Touchless Restaurant Design in Miami | Miami New Times - 0 views

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  • The coronavirus pandemic has compelled restaurants to change everything from interior design to menu options in order to keep up with safety requirements and consumer demand.
  • prepares the fast-food chain for our "New Normal." With more people demanding outdoor dining and contactless transactions,
  • we have plans to pilot one of these restaurants in Miami in 2021
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  • such as online ordering and curbside pickup
  • digital menu boards
  • drive-in area where guests can park under solar-powered canopies and order via the BK app by scanning a QR code. Food will be delivered directly to the car.
  • offer curbside delivery for orders placed in advance through the app.
  • coded pick-up lockers will be available for customers who prefer to pick up pre-ordered food.
  • claudecole on 07 Sep 22
     
    This article details the technological innovation that Burger King began in order to adapt to the changing food service climate during the covid 19 pandemic. The article also talks about how Burger King is utilizing unattended POS systems as well as contactless QR code systems to add to the ordering experience and make guests feel safe at their operation. The article details that at the time, these technological innovations were somewhat of an experimental trial, however now it is much more of the norm.
erinkieltyka

Making ecotechnology worth it for hotels - Insights - 1 views

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  • budget limitations, and a lack of manpower. “These barriers”, warn the researchers, “are likely to reduce the motivation of senior hotel management to adopt the technologies unless they are essential to survival”.
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  • In a 2012 survey, TripAdvisor found that 71% of the respondents were keen to make eco-friendly choices when travelling
  • In Hong Kong, a few upscale hotels have seen their reputations improve and profits rise since installing occupancy sensors, headboard coolers, and air conditioning control, amongst other innovative solutions.
  • External barriers to installation include resistance from local governments and weather conditions that hinder the use of renewable energy
  • Price-conscious hoteliers can save money by installing energy-saving technologies such as lowflow shower-heads, solar hot water collector systems, and decomposers that liquefy leftover food
  • A chain hotel with 400 rooms might benefit more in the long run from investing in environmental technologies than will a smaller, independent hotel that cannot afford the initial outlay
  • Finally, a lack of technical knowledge can make hotels reluctant to adopt any new technologies – especially environmental ones
  • For instance, installing water restrictors in shower-heads may reduce water flow and pressure.
  • Although many of the hotels boasted green awards, employed specialists responsible for environmental programmes, or had green committees, fewer than 30% of them planned to obtain green certification within the next year.
  • a lack of green knowledge and experience. As this barrier most strongly affected hotels with no green incentives or programmes, a logical solution is to create a formal structure to promote environmental management
  • For example, employees at internationally branded chain hotels, which pride themselves on globally consistent service quality, were particularly concerned that adopting environmental technologies would damage guests’ experience
  • nsola015 on 20 Jun 22
     
    Hotels are definitely in a position to use green technologies to reduce their consumption and waste without compromising customer experience. In addition to environmental benefits, this approach can also improve a company's environmental performance and reduce utilities expenses. However, both external and internal factors can affect a company's decision to adopt these environmental technologies. This study explores some of the factors that might be hurdles for the industry as it tries to move towards a smarter and more sustainable future.
  • erinkieltyka on 29 Sep 22
     
    This article discusses the barriers to more hotels implementing green/eco-friendly technology. The main concern most hotel managers have about installing green tech is compromising the experience for the guest. For example, lowflow water heads are eco-friendly and conserve water as well as money, however guests may be displeased with the low pressure. Another large reason for lack of implementation is the little knowledge hotel staff have of green tech in both installation and usage.
CHARLENE ESCOE BARNETT

THE MATERIALS ECONOMY(A LINEAR SYSTEM) - 0 views

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  • The Materials Economy is a production system that dominates our manufacturing world. It is a system that starts with the extraction of raw materials from the ground and their processing into usable materials. This is followed by the refined materials being used to manufacture products in factories (called production)
  • The environment is damaged by the Materials Economy. The extraction of raw materials from the ground, damages the environment and causes pollution and physical scars on our planted. The manufacturing processes create further environmental damage, in the form of atmospheric pollution. The dumping of waste materials and the use of energy produced by fossil fuels, also contribute to environmental damage. The distribution of products, releases CO2 gases into the atmosphere, as lorries, ships and planes burn the fossil fuels, required to transport the products, from the factory to the retailer and then to
  • ed on renewable fuels, such as hydrogen or electricity (produced by wind, sea, solar and biomass). Local manufacturing rather than remote manufacture, dramatically reducing our carbon footprint / pollution. A system totally focussed on the long ter
  • CHARLENE ESCOE BARNETT on 16 Jun 22
     
    This article outlines the linear cycle of the Materials of Economy, explaining each step and bringing to a close the number one issues, the damage to he planet and ultimately the people.
Danaisy Abascal-Yero

How Cruise Travel Is Sailing Into a Sustainable Future | TravelPulse - 0 views

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  • Danaisy Abascal-Yero on 13 May 22
     
    This article emphasizes the different methods and approaches cruise ships are taking to become more sustainable in the future. They are doing so by pursuing innovations like renewable resources, regenerative travel, providing energy solutions, and more. They are seeking to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. One of the methods described in the article is that cruise ships are now integrating liquified natural gas (LNG) fueled ships which produce zero sulfur emissions and reduce greenhouse gases by 20% when compared to regular ship fuel. Cruise lines have already started to introduce this kind of innovation to newer ships. Ports are also taking initiatives to become greener by having solar-powered terminals, smart waste separation, electric transportation, etc. Cruise lines are also working with organizations like the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to make sure that culture, environment, and destination laws are enforced and protected.
mandalysha

Is Sustainability Green Washing or Green Blushing in the Hospitality Industry? - 1 views

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  • As more travelers have become aware of sustainability and its benefits, many sectors within the hospitality industry such as travel, hotels, airlines, transportation, retail, etc tend to modify their products to be sustainable
  • Annually, $218 billion of food is wasted in the United States. That represents roughly 1,250 calories per person, per day
  • the hotel industry annually produces 13.6 million tons of waste per year that including soaps, detergents, plastic bottles, and cups, etc
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  • Whereas hotels focus on efficiency and cost reduction on large scale, for instance, many hotels have removed their keycard systems for check-in and check-out because it’s a plastic card and replaced it with contactless check-in using guests’ smartphone apps
  • many countries have come up with recycling measures in place where hotels such as Marriott International, Accor, Hilton, IHG, etc are aware and adhering to recycling procedures. Hence, marketing campaigns and programs such as zero waste, and net zero by 2050 concepts have been introduced by many hotels
  • electric vehicle charging stations are added for guests with electric or hybrid cars which acts as a competitive advantage for many hotels globally
  • automation and AI are used significantly where hotels have become futuristic in big cities. For example, the hotel room automatically turns off all electricity if the guests leave the room, and smart showers limit the length of showers to a pre-set time, alerting users when their time is almost over
  • hotels have also introduced solar panels, energy Star-rated heating, and cooling systems, water recovery and recycling systems, etc
  • mandalysha on 20 Feb 23
     
    With travelers becoming more aware of sustainability and its benefits, many sectors within the hospitality industry are modifying their product to be sustainable. Using green computer technology like contactless check-in rather that key cards which overproduces plastic for the key cards used. Hotels are also using automation and AI like having an automatic power shut off when a guest leaves their room and smart showers limiting shower length.
mattiebell

Barbados: Transforming Through Innovation and Sustainability - 1 views

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  • The country has embraced technology, is leading the way in the green economy transition (what the United Nations defines as "low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive") and is now a pioneer in implementing solar energy.
  • Digital Nomad Visa program
  • Today the country is working toward becoming a value-added economy by utilizing its natural resources for product development.
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  • To foster international business, Barbados has implemented fiscal measures such as fixing the value of the Barbados dollar (BBD) to the U.S. dollar, contributing to price stability and a stable national economic climate.
  • Barbados has a strong telecommunications industry and a highly educated workforce, making it an appealing destination for international business.
  • Barbados' robust information and communications infrastructure and its government's support and encouragement for innovation, has created the perfect environment to grow its national tech sector.
  • During the past decade, Barbados has had a clear development strategy focused on green economic growth. It has set the ambitious goal of transitioning to a fully renewable economy by 2030.
  • Furthermore, Barbados boasts a diverse range of ecosystems, including coral reefs, rain forests and wetlands, which provide visitors with a wide array of ecotourism activities such as snorkeling, hiking, bird-watching and wildlife viewing, making it a popular destination for eco-conscious travelers.
  • mattiebell on 20 Feb 23
     
    This article talks about the development of sustainable technology and how it relates to tourism in Barbados. It mainly discusses new technologies and how the country plans to create more business opportunities that promote tourism but also help the economy to thrive. The main takeaway is that the country hopes to become a fully renewable economy by 2030. It has many different natural resources and business opportunities that will allow for the skilled labor that is necessary to do so.
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