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kathy_douglas

More hotels recycle left-behind toiletries - 1 views

www.usatoday.com/...2053715

Hotels going green

shared by kathy_douglas on 07 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • Today, there are 148 hotels across IHG's chains — Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and InterContinental — that participate, compared with 60 one year ago, she says. Since then, IHG's collected 99,000 pounds of soap for Clean the World, which has translated into 400,000 bars of soap delivered to developing countries, she says.
  • There is one way toiletry recycling might help boost a hotel's business. It can make a hotel more attractive to meeting planners working for clients that favor green hotels and practices for event venues, Silberman says.
  • In 2011, Hilton Worldwide inked an agreement with a different non-profit — the Global Soap Project — to recycle toiletries. Today, about 500 Hilton hotels out of 3,900 across the company's various chains recycle toiletries through this program. Participation partly hinges on a hotel's proximity to the non-profit's delivery and distribution venues, she says.
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  • At Wyndham, which franchises about 7,000 hotels, about 3% of them participate in either Clean the World or the Global Soap Project, Taylor says. Still, some of the hotels not participating in those programs donate leftover soaps and toiletries to local charities. Taylor says this practice is more sustainable.
  • kathy_douglas on 07 Sep 14
     
    Ever wonder what happens to the little soaps you use at the hotel you recently stayed at? Hyatt Hotels Corp. has become one of the major hotels to start recycling toiletries through the organization called Clean the World. When guests are done using their shampoos or soaps at a hotel, the housekeeping staff collects all of the used and unused products and recycles them or donates them to other countries. The organization has only been around for a few years, however other hotel chains are joining the cause to helping the environment and also humanity. It is not just in the United States that hotels are getting involved but it is expanding globally. Hotels are sending used soaps that has been re-sanitized to battered women's center and also to countries like Africa to local clinics and orphanages.
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  • natalieemmanuel on 07 Sep 14
     
    It is really great to see that well known hotel brands like Hyatt Hotels Corp. are working to give back and reduce waste within their hotels. Every time I stay in a hotel I always take the complimentary soaps and lotions after my stay is over in an attempt to make sure they don't go unused and get disposed of. Often hotels will provide you with new soaps and lotions each day even if the old bottles aren't completely used. By sending the unused and partially used items to be sanitized and then sent to people who are less fortunate is a great way to reduce waste and give back. It is also great that the donation of these toiletries will promote personal hygiene to people who might not otherwise have the means.
  • danalbert on 07 Sep 14
     
    It looks like the industry is taking notice of what they can do and stepping up to the plate. It all comes down to the front line workers though, in this case housekeeping staff. Turning a room correctly is labor intensive and time consuming. Adding the step of separating the used soap and shampoo does take time. 1 minute per room per day in a 200-room hotel at 90% capacity comes out to 21 man hours per week. At $10/hr that's nearly $11,000 per year. I'm not saying it shouldn't be done. I think it's a great idea. It does many people (including the hoteliers) a lot of good. If we consider this as "goodwill" in our operating costs, it probably works out for everyone.
  • yoyohad on 08 Sep 14
     
    I have never pay attention to where the leftover of the toiletries would go, and it's nice to know that they are going to the charity. This is a great way to recycle, help reduce waste, and help support the people in struggle. Knowing such information doesn't help making the booking decision, but it sure does increase the hotel's reputation.
espence13

Eric Lundgren, 'e-waste' recycling innovator, faces prison for trying to extend life span of PCs - The Washington Post - 0 views

www.washingtonpost.com/...ying-to-extend-lifespan-of-pcs

shared by espence13 on 21 Jan 19 - No Cached
  • Eric Lundgren is obsessed with recycling electronics.
  • He built an electric car out of recycled parts that far outdistanced a Tesla in a  test. He launched what he thinks is the first “electronic hybrid recycling” facility in the United States, which turns discarded cellphones and other electronics into functional devices, slowing the stream of harmful chemicals and metals into landfills and the environment. His California-based company processes more than 41 million pounds of e-waste each year and counts IBM, Motorola and Sprint among its clients.
  • But an idea Lundgren had to prolong the life of personal computers could land him in prison.
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  • Prosecutors said the 33-year-old ripped off Microsoft by manufacturing 28,000 counterfeit discs with the company’s Windows operating system on them. He was convicted of conspiracy and copyright infringement, which brought a 15-month prison sentence and a $50,000 fine.
  • espence13 on 21 Jan 19
     
    You may perceive the name Eric Lundgren. In 2017, he was everywhere throughout the news for making a $13,000 DIY electric vehicle with a 380 or more mile extend, effectively besting a Tesla. His LA-based organization worked in overseeing e-waste from regular electronic gadgets like cell phones and PCs. He's committed a huge number of hours to recuperating batteries, engines, and circuits from disposed of things reuse in wheelchairs, vehicles, or even different PCs. At 19, he began an organization to refurbish and offer PCs given to him by corporate customers like Dell, Asus, and Lenovo. At the point when a PC is sold or scrapped the Windows license accompanying it is legitimately transferrable to the new proprietor, making reestablishing non-working PCs and exchanging them a generally simple process. With a real Windows license, everything necessary is introducing the working framework from a reestablish circle and connecting the license key to demonstrate it's a legitimate install. The license key was frequently shown on a sparkly sticker along the edge or base of a PC. The certificate of realness, and the license key, is all you'd have to authentically introduce a working rendition of Windows on a non-running device. Those that didn't have the sticker, Lundgren told the Los Angeles Times, he rejected, pitching the parts to be utilized in different machines. Yet, it's here that Lundgren kept running into inconvenience. In the wake of aggregating exactly 28,000 restore discs, similar discs that used to come included with a bought PC, in any event before makers began getting rid of optical drives, Lundgren endeavored to dispatch them to his accomplice, for use in reestablishing non-working gadgets. After Microsoft and Dell caught wind of the plan, Lundgren was issued an indictment and fines
glope143

Event Planning and Sustainability: Making Your Next Event Greener - 0 views

www.socialtables.com/...event-planning-sustainability

event planning; sustainability

shared by glope143 on 15 May 18 - No Cached
  • Most venues today can provide you with an event experience that has a smaller environmental impact and give you a better story to tell stakeholders
  • To reduce your energy and water impacts, ask the following questions:
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      glope143 on 15 May 18
       
      This article lists potential questions an event planner may present a venue in order to increase sustainability efforts. In the first segment, energy and water, event planners are encouraged to ask for minimum lighting and AC or Heating reduction during set up and break down. These are viable suggestions and will no doubt reduce the carbon footprint of the venue but the fact remains that in Miami specifically, temperatures can soar upwards of 90 degrees in a room with no A/C on a sunny day. Event planners must also plan for the safety and satisfaction of crew members as it can reflect directly on the event's production.
  • To reduce the amount of waste that ends up in the landfill, ask the following questions:
    • glope143
      glope143 on 15 May 18
       
      In terms of waste management, the article implores planners to ask if both trash and recycling options are available, the average waste diversion for the venue that will determine what percentage of waste is moved to landfill vs. recycled, and if the venue has contact with any nearby non-profits that could benefit from leftover event materials. .
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  • To reduce the impacts of food and beverage ask the following:
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      glope143 on 15 May 18
       
      Planners could ask the venue for condiments to be served in bulk to avoid excess waste from individual packets and for meatless options to be made available. One should also aim to incorporate a majority of organic and local products.
brobb009

Hotels and Resorts Ramp Up Sustainability Efforts - The New York Times - 1 views

www.nytimes.com/...sustainability-ecotourism.html

shared by brobb009 on 20 May 19 - No Cached
  • Hotels and resorts have started to act by ramping up efforts to reduce or eliminate completely their resource and energy consumption.
  • “There are thousands of these one-at-a-time initiatives, but these are not evenly spread across the lodging industry,”
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  • significant increase in the amount of coral around the resort, and this now spans a half acre (roughly the size of three tennis courts).
  • Guests of the resort can take part in a free snorkeling coral reef experience.
  • St. Lucia draws from a river in the Anse Mamim valley; the resort filters and conditions it in a treatment facility.
  • “If each guest showers for 30 seconds less, we save around one million gallons of water each year,” s
  • The Spectator Hotel in Charleston, S.C., recently established a food waste diversion program where half-eaten food items such as fruit and pastries are put into a digester that turns them into reusable water.
  • hotels in New York City currently offer free monthly talks about sustainability, across various industries, with the aim of forming a community for eco-conscious travelers.
  • brobb009 on 20 May 19
     
    This article highlights how several large chain hotels have taken on the initiative to reduce/eliminate their resource and energy consumption to sustain their communities for tourism. The four main steps taken include: saving the coral reefs, energy and water conservation, preserving food and repurposing waste, and creating eco- minded communities. Hotels have taken on a number a projects such as creating underwater structures to preserve and enhance the coral reefs for guests experience, filtering water from the local river, starting a food waste program to turn left over food items into reusable water, and hosting seminars to discuss sustainability and clean ups to name a few.
yyr997

Computer Aid calls for more reuse than recycling of old IT equipment | Computerworld - 1 views

www.computerworld.com/...cling-of-old-it-equipment.html

shared by yyr997 on 07 Feb 20 - No Cached
  • which supports the recycling of electronic waste, argued that reusing working computers is up to 20 times more energy efficient than recycling them.
  • reuse is “higher up the hierarchy” than recycling because recycling can demand high amounts of energy and inputs such as transport and disassembly, to recover the required product parts.
  • Computer Aid also encourages consumers to postpone replacing products until the equipment has reached the productive life. Otherwise, it recommends consumers donate working equipment for reuse.
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  • The reality is that often unwanted ICTs are not actually end-of-life. Many have a productive lifespan that far exceeds typical use.”
  • “Public education about the waste hierarchy and the environmental importance of prioritising reuse over recycling would be a valuable contribution as would mandating the segregation of reusable equipment at waste collection sites,”
  • yyr997 on 07 Feb 20
     
    Increase recovery is another kind of waste reduction.The government need to carry on some policies to reuse and monitor this.
anonymous

In Hospitality Facilities, Facility Managers Find Many Ways to Improve Sustainability - Facilities Management Insights - 0 views

www.facilitiesnet.com/...-Improve-Sustainability--13930

shared by anonymous on 12 Apr 19 - No Cached
  • Waste is one area with the potential for big improvement. In many cases, hotels end up throwing out a lot of Waste that could have been recycled. The reason is a lack of local support for recycling programs, Jachimowicz says. "We would move forward with recycling if the local trash haulers had the ability to do that today," he says. "We're recycling at 60 percent of our properties. We'd like nothing better than to get that number up. Short of separating it and hauling it ourselves — and we're not in the trash-hauling business — we're at the mercy of the local haulers." One way to work around the recycling challenge, Gaines says, is to reduce potential Waste brought in the door in the first place. "We eliminated the USA Today," he says. "That's huge. All those newspapers? They're gone. Everybody's reading it on their iPad."
  • "You want to continue to give people a comfortable, acceptable shower without sacrificing using more water,"
  • On the operations side, facility management staff has a large role to play as well. The first thing they have to do is understand that it is a balancing act when it comes to what guests want versus sustainability efforts.
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  • Getting to that point of balance sometimes requires breaking some old habits.
  • pvega018 on 19 Nov 19
     
    This article was released back in 2013 when technological advances were still not in place. It was interesting reading over the article and seeing what was expected to be the "future" advances compared to what is to date. Ultimately the idea is the same, we do not want our customers to be uncomfortable with any of the changes but we are trying to become more sustainable with water, electricity, and power overall. I believe that as we advance in the generation more technological advances will appear and what we use today will be a past term, but we must continue to cut down on the usage of water, electricity, and waste in order to head in the right direction.
  • sbaut010 on 16 Feb 20
     
    This article talks about the struggle in hotels today to be sustainable. Most resources used by hotels cannot be recycled yet. Waste management is extremely important, but not all hotels are investing in it. Thousands if not millions of dollars could be saved a year with the proper recycling methods and technology.
  • anonymous on 25 Apr 20
     
    This article goes over the fine line of giving the guest a great experience while also being a sustainable business. It talks about what you can do to remain sustainable while remaining an enjoyable place for guests. It also goes over why its beneficial to be sustainable.
markh283

Go Green Hotels - Green Ideas for Hotels - 0 views

www.globalstewards.org/green-hotel.htm

shared by markh283 on 24 Nov 17 - No Cached
  • Create a 'green team' at your hotel with the goal of continual improvement and scheduled re-evaluation and reporting.
  • Install a renewable energy system onsite (no cost options are available including, in the U.S., PACENation which provides low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy projects) or switch to a certified renewable electricity provider.
  • Track energy, water and waste use monthly through an internal tracking system or through Energy Star Portfolio Manager (waste tracking feature).
  • markh283 on 24 Nov 17
     
    This article has many ideas to incorporate "green" ideas into the physical plant structure of a hotel. For example, it suggests building your staff into a more "green" awareness. Also, it has several ideas on how to save energy and reduce. Additionally, it has numerous suggestions on building maintenance. For example, using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager will aid in waste tracking.
ealmi001

Thin Smartphone Recycling Getting Tougher - They're Harder to Dissemble - 0 views

www.ewaste1.com/allenges-for-e-waste-recyclers

technology Tech solution green

shared by ealmi001 on 15 Jun 20 - No Cached
  • ealmi001 on 15 Jun 20
     
    According to the article "Thinner is Better" the recycling of e-waste is a critically important task, because if these devices end up in landfills, they pose potentially significant environmental hazards because of the toxins contained within them. E-waste recycling allows the metals and other usable parts within them to be used to make new products, which helps hold down production costs. Also, they state that the problem of irresponsible e-waste disposal could get worse as consumers continue to drive up sales of paper-thin tech devices. Researchers say that the slimmer and more compact electronics are, the harder it is to take them apart for recycling.Design trends are now believed to play a growing role in the problem of e-waste, since thinner tablets and phones with fewer components are harder to dissemble and are increasing the cost of recycling.
laurenperdomo

E-waste: The Gobal Cost of Discarded Electronics - The Atlantic - 2 views

www.theatlantic.com/...502019

shared by laurenperdomo on 12 Jun 20 - No Cached
  • One possible alternative is to require producers of electronics to offer buy-back or return systems for old equipment.
  • Another option is recommitting to repairing smartphones and computers.
  • Consumers certainly have a role to play in the increase of e-waste—they’re buying the goods, after all. But manufacturers have given people fewer and fewer viable ways to keep older electronics functioning effectively. In the process, profits from device sales are way up, along with the satisfaction of these companies’ shareholders.
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  • Resale is another option.
  • Manufacturers have a role to play here, too: for example, by assisting in the creation of e-waste recycling centers in developing countries rather than using them as dumping sites.
  • laurenperdomo on 12 Jun 20
     
    Electronic waste is a global ecological issue. It raises concern about air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, information security, and even human exploitation. This article talks about electronics being made to be thrown away. This affects consumers and the environment in a negative way. The shortened lifespans of electronic devices, encouraged or designed by manufacturers, have pushed consumers to interpret working electronics as insufficient or unusable.
jfuen093

7 Most-Popular Hotel Management Software for Small Hotels - 3 views

blog.capterra.com/ions-for-small-hotels-compared

small hotels hotel management software Tech solution

shared by jfuen093 on 13 Jan 18 - No Cached
  • For hotels, finding the right software fit is especially important, because without a suitable software solution, you’re wasting time and money—big things that take you away from your customers and keep you from providing a stellar guest experience. For smaller hotels, you may think you’re getting more bang for your buck with a solution designed for enterprise hotels, but in reality you might need some tailoring. You may be paying for a bunch of extra features you’ll never use, or perhaps you run tours as well and need a feature for managing that aspect of your business.
  • 11 most popular hotel management software
  • Easy-to-use interface Customizable availability calendar Personalized guest, company, and travel agent profiles that can be exported into marketing campaigns Data encryption on secure servers, and the ability to restrict user privileges
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  • For smaller hotels, you may think you’re getting more bang for your buck with a solution designed for enterprise hotels, but in reality you might need some tailoring. You may be paying for a bunch of extra features you’ll never use, or perhaps you run tours as well and need a feature for managing that aspect of your business.
  • you’re wasting time and money
  • you’re wasting time and money—
  • you’re wasting time and money
  • For smaller hotels, you may think you’re getting more bang for your buck with a solution designed for enterprise hotels, but in reality you might need some tailoring. You may be paying for a bunch of extra features you’ll never use, or perhaps you run tours as well and need a feature for managing that aspect of your business.
  • For smaller hotels, you may think you’re getting more bang for your buck with a solution designed for enterprise hotels, but in reality you might need some tailoring. You may be paying for a bunch of extra features you’ll never use, or perhaps you run t
  • Cloudbeds serves as an all-in-one hotel management system that can also connect your property to hundreds of channels (such as Booking.com and Orbitz) with real-time, two-way integration
  • Rate management to maximize revenue through seasonal rates Mobile application to receive reports on smartphone/tablet Event management Self-service check-in kiosk
  • amberarias on 13 Jan 18
     
    Capterra is a webiste that offers the proper research for businesses to look for a software that works best for them. The article discusses the most popular software solutions that works best for small hotels. The list of the software's discussed already included what reviewers loved, their advice for improvement, and cost. This is a great article for small hotels to look at because it is an easier way for them to select a software that suits them best.
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  • sliu043 on 16 Jan 18
     
    For any hotel, it's important to find the right operating software. Especially for small hotels, choosing a well-designed software is able to save more money and time. In this article, the author has introduced 11 most popular hotel management software specially for small hotels, including Cloudbeds, eZee Frontdesk, Frontdesk Anywhere, Hotelogix PMS, Maestro PMS, MSI CloudPM, OPERA Property Management System(PMS), RDPWin, Rezlynx PMS, roomMaster, SkyTouch Hotel OS.
  • berkley7 on 13 Jun 18
     
    The following article reviews the 11 most popular PMS systems that are used within the lodging industry. The importance of choosing the right system for your property is vital and should be taken seriously when comparing the different features offered, etc. I found the article to be very helpful in the fact that it goes into detail analyzing the different systems and highlighting what each have to offer. Depending on the size of your property, facilities, and even location are just a few factors that truly depict which system is best for you. Comparing cloud based systems to dashboards is also something to consider and can drastically change the overall functions of your property based from the system that is used.
  • zxu009 on 23 Apr 19
     
    This article is about the new software technology ad uts benefits in the hospitality industry
  • natyangel on 10 Oct 19
     
    This article discusses the 7 different PMS systems that would benefit each hotel style in the hospitality industry. It's important for hotels to find the right PMS system so they do not waste time and money. Cloudbeds serves as an all-in-one PMS system, it connects your property to hundreds of channels with two-way integration. It allows guests to make direct reservations through their desktop or mobile device. eZee Frontdesk serves to help with rate management to maximize revenue, mobile access to reports, event management, and self-service check-in. This PMS system is mainly used at boutique hotels, hostels/lodges, resorts, and small hotels in 140 countries. Frontdesk Anywhere serves to create personalized guest, company, and travel agent profiles that can be exported for marketing campaigns, data encryption on secure servers, and the ability to restrict user privileges. Hotelogix PMS serves as a multi-device booking engine for third-party integrations with OTAs. This system is mainly used by small to midsize hotels and is used by more than 10,000 properties worldwide. Maestro PMS serves its purpose by helping small properties. Maestro is designed for the cloud, and brings 20 different modules under one umbrella, including reservations, front desk, sales, space and club management, and dining POS. Maestro aims to simplify things, enabling hotel managers to run everything from one dashboard. MSI CloudPM serves to keep costs down by bypassing the purchase of additional hardware. It provides an Automatic backup and optional on-site backup. Lastly, OPERA PMS system serves to help big corporations, as well as independent hotels with profile management, housekeeping management, accommodation management, and much more. These PMS systems all are beneficial to understand them to learn what PMS system fits best for your business instead of going into the hospitality industry blind.
  • leonfai on 26 Jul 20
     
    These are the most popular software that are used by small hotels specifically
  • jfuen093 on 25 Aug 20
     
    Smaller hotels run with tighter profit margins. This article discusses the 7 top softwares that are available to a small hotel that have many features i.e. front desk, bookings, food and beverage - all in one software application.
kelseybarton

Top 5 trends in green hospitality and sustainability - Insights - 1 views

insights.ehotelier.com/...hospitality-and-sustainability

trends hospitality sustainability green

shared by kelseybarton on 05 Sep 20 - No Cached
  • Over the last decade, guests have looked beyond amenities to decide where they want to stay. Now, they compare a property’s sustainable efforts to see if it matches their firmly held beliefs.
  • When someone decides to go green, reducing their water waste is often the first thing they try.
  • kelseybarton on 05 Sep 20
     
    eInsights has written an article discussing the trends of how the hospitality industry has become green. "Over the last decade, guests have looked beyond amenities to decide where they want to stay. Now, they compare a property's sustainable efforts to see if it matches their firmly held beliefs." It has come to the attention of the entire industry that we are leaving a huge footprint on the environment and we are taking strides to fix something that has been ongoing for quite some time. The first topic discussed was that hotels are minimizing their water usage and waste. This is often the most common first step for any hotel to work on their sustainability. Guests are often already privy to saving water in their own homes and will carry this over to their hotel stay. The second topic covered was that hotels are reducing their plastic products. This is a very popular topic within the industry as hotels have many options such as turning their plastic straws or water bottles into reusable items. Within the hospitality industry, sometimes food waste is unpreventable. Hotels have made great efforts to work with each of their departments to see where their waste originates and find the best solutions to reduce it. "Sustainability promotes a healthier environment," which often leads to hotels introducing new allergy-friendly options for their guests. Items such as allergy-friendly flooring or self-sustaining plants are just a few ways that hotels can create a healthier environment for their guests. Finally, the article discusses the importance of monitoring carbon emissions for the entire industry. "The UN recently called attention to hotel emissions, saying they account for 1% of all carbon waste." Hotels will often employ a professional to evaluate their property and make recommendations of how they can reduce their carbon footprint. After a hotel adds a new sustainability effort, it is important that they get guest feedback.
  • kelseybarton on 05 Sep 20
     
    A combination of positive guest feedback and minimizing energy usage will let a hotel know that they are moving in the right direction. It is so important for every hotel to try their best to employ whatever sustainability efforts they can and reduce their impacts on the environment as a whole. The emissions from the industry were overlooked for such a long time and have gotten out of control. With some of the popular industry trends, it is getting easier for hotels to make strides in the right direction.
svail001

7 Green Technology Examples That Make a Difference | Walter Schindler - 0 views

walterschindler.com/7-green-technology-examples

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  • Green technology, also known as sustainable technology, takes into account the long- and short-term impact something has on the environment
  • These technologies allow for the captivation of clean energy from natural resources such as water and sun, and have great potential to revolutionize the energy market towards sustainability.
  • Water Purification
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  • Key developments include membrane filtration, microbial fuel cells, nanotechnology, development of biological treatments and natural treatment systems such as wetlands.
  • Recycling and waste management
  • A new technology used by the Danish company Ørsted allows for unsorted household waste to be divided up into plastic fractions that can be used for recycling, and a plastic to textile fraction that can be used for fuel or for recycling
  • Chemical recycling, for example, is an innovative process that uses chemicals to break down post-consumer plastic waste into its valuable chemical components. These components can then be used as fuel or converted once again into new plastic products
  • Self-sufficient buildings
  • Scientists have been able to overcome a design flaw of solar panels by allowing them to collect energy in both the rain and sun.
  • Solar panels, for example, are designed to capture energy from the sun
  • Generation of energy from the waves
  • The energy from waves, tides and currents, known collectively as ocean energy, is a massive resource.
  • An Australian company has been working on a system that uses underwater buoys to convert sea waves into zero emission energy and desalinated water
  • Vehicles that do not emit gases
  • Harnessing solar energy
  • Self-sufficient buildings are buildings designed to be operated independently from infrastructural support services such as the electric power grid, gas grid, and municipal water systems
  • Vertical gardens and farms
  • Some vertical farms don’t even require soil, and reduce water use exponentially.
  • Investments in technology are necessary to advance green energy solutions and make the much-needed transition towards a sustainable energy infrastructure
  • svail001 on 28 Sep 21
     
    This article discusses some innovative and unique technologies that exist to combat top sustainability issues such as energy consumption, water conservation, and waste maangement.
dlevine4195

Has COVID-19 Made Hotels More Sustainable? | The Manual - 0 views

www.themanual.com/...hotels-sustainability-covid19

sustainable hotels green tech

shared by dlevine4195 on 04 Oct 21 - No Cached
  • These changes have largely been in the form of eliminating that most universal embodiment of hotel amenities, single-use plastic bottles for things like shampoo and soap, and reducing water usage.
  • hotels are also being savvier with energy usage, like using LED light bulbs and taking steps to gain environmental certifications like the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the US Green Building Council.
  • But the pandemic boosted the necessity of being able to do things while having limited contact with other people, and many hotels implemented remote, contactless check-in, room entry, and even food or amenities access.
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  • Among its benefits, touchless tech is more energy-efficient and can eliminate the need for paper or the increased usage of non-ecofriendly cleaners. 
  • due to the lack of guests, there was a decline in the use of chemicals from cleaners and a reduction in carbon emissions.
  • This included a “dramatic increase in the use of disposable utensils, packaging, etc.”, that some sustainability initiatives were canceled or put on hold, and that “stronger, more toxic” chemicals were being used for cleaning and sanitizing.
  • Some hotels, though, took the pandemic as an opportunity to switch to more eco-friendly cleaning options
  • 2018, Hilton announced a whole host of environmental and social responsibility goals as part of its Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals
  • setting carbon reduction goals in line with the Paris Climate Accord, reducing water use by half, sending no leftover soap to landfills, and overall cutting its environmental impact in half by 2030.
  • However, that lack of guests allowed Hilton to start implementing other parts of their impact reduction plan, like having some of their hotels switch to using renewable energy. 
  • heir guests. Sustainability and eco-friendliness are more important for travelers and hotel guests than ever.
  • global travelers want to “travel more sustainably in the future,” and their 2019 Sustainable Travel Report highlighted that 70% of travelers are more likely to choose and book accommodations that are eco-friendly. 
  • Although current practices like using non-eco-friendly cleaning products and getting rid of unwanted waste may be cost-effective and save hotels money now, these and other findings show that travelers are willing to pay for hotels that go the extra mile for the planet, which will earn hotels loyalty.
  • dlevine4195 on 04 Oct 21
     
    This article discusses how the pandemic has strongly impacted many hospitality companies to be more "green" for the future.. From contactless key options, to minimizing food waste, to using technology to reduce unwanted waste like paper, it is helping set new green goals for the our planet and future of the industry.
carine_elie

UNEP Assesses Links between Chemicals and Waste Management and Other Issues | News | SDG Knowledge Hub | IISD - 0 views

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  • On climate change, it highlights joint efforts on long-term monitoring data to evaluate climate impacts on chemical releases, and suggests collaborating on climate change impacts on contaminants in the ocean, and waste and resource management to advance mitigation, and climate triggered channeling of fossil fuel use for plastic production.   On the agriculture and food cluster, the report suggests collaborating on, for example: exposure of farmers from unsound pesticides use; groundwater contamination; use of food conservation, coloring agents, and food safety; and addressing food waste. On sustainable consumption and production, the assessment suggests increasing resource management and efficiency, and informing consumers about chemicals of concern in products. In some cases, the authors argue for collaboration across several clusters. For example, addressing challenges associated with pesticide use requires strengthening efforts across chemicals and waste management, world of work, biodiversity, agriculture and health.
  • carine_elie on 02 Oct 22
     
    This is a brief report on workplace health, biodiversity, climate change, agriculture and food, sustainable consumption and production, and human rights. In addition, the World Health Organization's (WHO) action plan to combat these issues. The goal is to have everything in place by 2030.
bbalthaser

Philips PDS helping hotels reduce e-waste with software update - Recycling Today - 0 views

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  • Latest figures show a record-breaking 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste in 2019, up 21 percent since 2014.
  • Part of Philips PDS’ ongoing commitment to improving its own and its customers’ green credentials, its MediaSuite Android-powered TVs – found in hotels and hospitals around the world – now get better with age, with regular updates bringing a consistent, high-performing experience, regardless of when the TV was purchased.
  • From reimagining packaging through to extending product lifetimes, sustainability is a key requirement for our customers and a clear deliverable achieved with these updates.”
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  • “With MediaSuite and our Extended Lifetime guarantee, hotel TVs get better with age, ensuring greater return on investment and the ultimate, uncompromised TV viewing experience for every guest in every room.”
  • We don’t believe in limiting the latest and greatest features to the newest Philips models. We want our customers to be able to offer the best experience at all times, not just when their TVs are due for replacement. We hope our strategy brings some welcome relief to the industry, both today and into the future,” Verhaeghe says.
  • bbalthaser on 20 Feb 23
     
    Phillips a manufacturer of TVs and other electronics made efforts to reduce its carbon footprint in terms of e-waste by extending the lifetime of its current products used in hospitality. They did this by creating software updates that would upgrade the TVs without having to replace them with newer models that have all the bells and whistles that guests expect to have in newer Smart TVs. Since 2019 "53.6 million metric tons of e-waste" have been calculated up 21 percent since 2014. Laptops and TVs are among the highest number of items being discarded. Phillips like many companies has committed to making green initiatives and one of these ways was with currently used TVs in the industry. Rather than replace them with a newer model they can update with simple software which allows them to last longer. Sustainability has been at the forefront of customers' minds and Phillips made its own commitment to sustainability in the industry. It is great to see tech giants making efforts to be sustainable. I know we hear about "green initiatives" but we often don't see them. This is something tangible and has a huge impact not only on the tech side but for hospitality providers. Instead of needing the greatest and latest they can save money and keep using currently purchased tech and just upgrade it. I find this very appealing especially for smaller HSP that may not have budget replacement every so often. I also find this good for consumers because it can also be done at home. These updates are available for all Phillips tv users, not just HSP. So this goes a long way to benefit the environment. And many more ideas can come from this simple idea.
Krystal Jost

Buffalo hotel launches Verve Living System | Hotel Management - 0 views

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  • When a guest enters the room, he or she places the room key into the slot on the KeyCard Switch which then transmits a wireless signal. When in place, guests have complete control over the lights, outlets and the HVAC unit in the room. When removed, the room is designated as unoccupied
  • it also can detect which in-room devices have low battery levels; which rooms have constant occupancy; which rooms have problems with network connectivity; and which are not communicating properly with the hotel PMS and other systems.
  • Krystal Jost on 19 Jan 13
     
    This article focuses on sustainability and methods in which technology is utilized to conserve energy and waste, while also not hindering the guest experience. Hotels, similar to the Salvatore Grand Hotel, have began implementing systems such as the Verve Living System, by Zeno Controls, LLC, that provide wireless connections to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, as well as the lighting in the guest room. It utilizes sensors to activate such amenities, and enables the guest to enter the room, place their key card into a slot, and it will begin to adjust to the preferred temperature and the preferred lighting levels. Once the key card is removed, such as when the guest is leaving the room, after a very short delay, it sends a signal that verifies the room is unoccupied, and turns off these energy-consuming items in the room. Many guests, when staying in hotels, do not consider turning off their lights or air conditioning when they leave the room, and simply leave everything running. They do not realize the impact this has not only on costs for the hotel itself, but also the impact that it has on energy consumption and sustainability. With the growing awareness of being "green", guests are focusing more and more on conservation, however, they may still be slacking in these areas, leaving things on, being absent minded. This system will allow guests to not have to worry about such tasks, and controls the system of turning these items off for them, adding convenience for the guest who is environmentally conscious. I have personally seen a similar system being used in a hotel room, and thought it was a great idea, and an amazing way to control costs and eliminate waste of resources. It is also very surprising to read that the Verve Living System detects low battery levels, constant occupancy, problems with room connectivity, and rooms that are not communicating with the hotel PMS or other systems. This enables the maintenance team of a hotel to fun
Sasha Bravo

'Greenest' Super Bowl Offsets 3.8m Pounds CO2 · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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  • “greenest” Super Bowl in the game’s history, the New Orleans Host Committee says it will donate carbon credits to offset some 3.8 million pounds of CO2 emissions, among other sustainability initiatives.
  • In addition to offsetting the Super Bowl’s energy impact, all major venues offered recycling, and the Host Committee teamed up with the Green Project and Repurposing NOLA to reclaim Super Bowl banners, displays, signage and other promotional items, which will be manufactured into tote bags
  • wallets, shower curtains and other souvenir items.
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  • The Super Bowl offered free bike valet parking services through a partnership with Entergy, Bike Easy and the Downtown Development District. Additionally, these groups offered a bike share pilot program during Super Bowl week, with bike checkouts at several downtown locations.
  • As of January 11, NFL fans had pledged CO2 reductions totaling more than 21 million pounds of avoided greenhouse gasses
  • In other efforts to “green” the surrounding community, the New Orleans Host Committee teamed up with Hike for KaTreena on an urban forestry initiative to plant or give away 7,000 trees, exceeding the previous Super Bowl record set in Dallas by 2,000 trees.
  • The San Francisco 49ers
  • announced in late January that they have partnered with the Santa Clara Stadium Authority and NRG Energy to help the team’s new facility become the first professional football stadium to open with LEED certification
  • and the first zero-energy sports venue in California,
  • Sasha Bravo on 07 Feb 13
     
    this is a good article that goes over some trend changes in events, such as the Super Bowl, with regards to green initiatives. the Super Bowl committee developed a list of programs to make the event more sustainable; donating carbon credits, recycling, free bike programs, and more. I specially found it interesting that they recycled all the promotional material by collecting it and making it into other consumer products such as bags and wallets. I've always wondered why events as big as this one dont have recycling programs for the incredible amounts of wasted promotional items. When you think about it, not only does this help reduce waste but also helps generate some revenue from the products that are eventually sold. The article also shows that this trend seems to be happening at all levels from the committees, to the teams, and even the consumers! 
aquaholic1371

Cutting Edge Green Trends in the Hospitality Industry | IzzitGreen Business Rewards - 0 views

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  • With the New York Hilton Midtown intent on cutting room service, other hoteliers looking for ways to slash waste and promote sustainable practices are expected to follow suit.
  • Other techniques the lodging industry is keen to implement are installing water-saving devices, e.g., flush diverters for toilets or low-flow showerheads. According to the Green Hotel Association, other methods hoteliers can deploy are diverting rainwater to water gardens and reusing old sheets as laundry bags or aprons. Recycled materials could be used in renovations or in day-to-day activities, such as low-waste napkins in hotel restaurants. Those renovations could also be implemented in a way that minimizes adverse environmental impact.
  • A well-implemented long-term sustainability plan for hotels would see energy and resource costs plunge, healthier working conditions for staff and a happier experience for guests—giving the tourists peace of mind that their stay isn’t negatively affecting the area or the globe.
  • aquaholic1371 on 18 Jan 17
     
    With many clients desiring to stay in "green" hotels, the industry is currently looking for ways to slash waste and promote sustainable practices. Hotels are now conscious of the impact they are having on the environment, and they are looking to minimize this impact.
anonymous

What are 'Green' IT Initiatives? | RecycleNation - 1 views

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  • So-called Green Information Technology (IT) initiatives have been sprouting up at corporations, organizations and governing entities in a variety of sectors
  • anonymous on 11 Feb 17
     
    Green practice not only save companies money in the long run, but contribute to creating a healthier planet. Various industries are taking part in the implementation of green strategies to do so. As this article points out, universities are using green IT. The University of Pittsburgh is taking part in several of these. First by using Pitt Printing, which "effort reduces the likelihood of multiple print jobs, according to the university, and also stems the tide of students printing a document and not picking it up. By the university's estimation, this change in technique has saved upward of 100,000 sheets of paper that would have wound up discarded, making it 20 times less wasteful than full-service printing"." In addition the school has committed to using "read green" by reducing paper waste and committing to using electronic copies and using web conferences versus in person interviews for candidates and meetings. Small steps can make a big difference and IT is assisting in the green implementation.
  • mtorres619 on 12 Feb 17
     
    I love how you brought up Universities. Its amazing how everything now is pretty much done online. Even professors like everything turned in via email or via blackboard. This saves so much on paper and ink for printers. I believe that one day there will barely or any use for printers and so forth due to the evolution of sustainability.
Patty Ferrer

Hotel operators step up their green initiatives - Travel Weekly - 0 views

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  • Our desert surroundings require that we be strong stewards of natural resources, especially water," Dumont said.
  • LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, the council's rating system for measuring the effectiveness of environmentally efficient buildings. LEED ranks buildings on a 100-point scale measuring energy and atmosphere, the sustainability of a site, efficient use of water and the use of environmentally responsible materials and resources in the building's construction and maintenance. It also awards six points for innovative design and four points for embracing regional priorities in products and services. The resulting levels are Certified (40 to 49 points), Silver (50 to 59 points), Gold (60 to 79 points) and the greenest category, Platinum (80 points or more).
  • he approximately 5 million hotel rooms in the U.S. rack up almost $4 billion in energy bills a year, or about $800 per room annually, according to Ashley Katz, spokeswoman for the Washington-based Green Building Council.
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  • MGM Resorts is among an expanding number of hotel operators looking to capitalize on growing environmental awareness among travelers by getting their hotel owner-developers to invest in systems that cut energy usage, save water and reduce waste.
  • The trend in consumer green consciousness has grown important enough among travelers that Sabre Holdings, one of the world's largest GDS operators, has taken notice. Last month, Sabre launched its Eco-Certified Hotel Program, making it what the company claimed was the first GDS to break out a list of "environmentally responsible accommodations."
  • MGM Resorts has cut its electricity usage by an amount that could power more than 12,000 homes.
  • Caesars Entertainment (formerly Harrah's Entertainment) set a goal of cutting its carbon emissions by 10% between 2007 and 2013. So far, the Las Vegas-based company has replaced 65,000 halogen light bulbs with LED bulbs, which use about 90% less electricity, and has recycled more than 60,000 pounds of soap for Clean the World, a nonprofit that sanitizes the soap and sends it to low-income areas of the U.S.
  • The trend in consumer green consciousness has grown important enough among travelers that Sabre Holdings, one of the world's largest GDS operators, has taken notice. Last month, Sabre launched its Eco-Certified Hotel Program, making it what the company claimed was the first GDS to break out a list of "environmentally responsible accommodations."
  • MGM Resorts is among an expanding number of hotel operators looking to capitalize on growing environmental awareness among travelers by getting their hotel owner-developers to invest in systems that cut energy usage, save water and reduce waste
  • T he approximately 5 million hotel rooms in the U.S. rack up almost $4 billion in energy bills a year, or about $800 per room annually, according to Ashley Katz, spokeswoman for the Washington-based Green Building Council
  • "We have had the Travelocity Green Hotel program since 2008 and noticed increasing demand and supply of green hotels," said Leilani Latimer, director of sustainability initiatives at Sabre. "Additionally, there is increasing interest on the corporate side as more and more businesses are integrating their overarching sustainability programs into their managed travel programs and looking for significant ways to promote sustainable procurement practices
  • "It's very difficult for hotels to be truly green by their nature," said Bjorn Hanson, divisional dean of New York University's school of tourism and hospitality management. "Daily cleaning consumes chemicals and energy, and public spaces are 30% to as much as 70% of the square footage of a hotel and must be lighted, cooled and heated."
  • Rixon campbell on 30 Aug 12
     
    With sustainability at the forefront of hotel operators and investors hotels are becoming conscious of the guests needs as more and more travelers are requiring and are staying at properties that are serious about environmental conservation. The article highlighted the fact hotels are big consumers of energy, therefore have construction that are LEED certified will not only benefit the environment but also the bottom line of investors.
  • Ashley Reed on 21 Sep 12
     
    Travel Weekly takes a look at hotels taking real initiatives to their commitment to going green, especially in Sin City. Hotel groups are looking not to save money through transparent initiatives asking guests to simply reuse their towels, rather the article looks at "hotel owner-developers to invest in systems that cut energy usage, save water, and reduce waste". It seems in addition to other environmentally conscious west coast cities, Vegas has set a standard by setting goals for increased recycling, decreased energy consumption, switching over to LED bulbs, composting food waste, reducing overall carbon footprint and emissions. In light of continuing green development, Sabre Holdings has launched an Eco-Certified Hotel Program taking the lead out of the other four major GDS's to tip their hat to eco-friendly hotels. As travelers, GDS's, hotels, travel websites, and developers alike place greater emphasis on the preference for environmentally conscious lodgings, the more likely the industry is going to continue adopting these measures.
  • Patty Ferrer on 11 Feb 13
     
    Hotels are becoming more green world wide. MGM hotels is on board with a green initiative. Hotels electricity and water add up because they have to cool a building , clean and maintain the hotel. IT costs about 800 per room annually in electricity and water costs. MGM hotels reduced the electrivity they use which can help power 12, 000 houses. HOtels are also trying to reduce its carbon emissions. Although as the article states " its very difficult fot hotels to be trully green by their nature" every little bit helps.
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