At one time, the thoughts of staying at a hotel implementing “green” practices conjured up thoughts of toilet paper with the texture of sandpaper.  As more and more businesses are going “green”, this term no longer equates to lower quality or sacrifices.

Now, it seems that vacationers are starting to realize that “green” practices used by many hotels can actually improve their health!  How can that be?  Here is a recent article from Heavenly Bed HR Management:

a “green” guest room can help reduce the stresses that typically accompany us on business trips.  Natural cleaning products, non-toxic materials and equipment designed to generate an abundant supply of fresh air create better air quality, resulting in fewer allergies and a good night’s sleep.

In times past, the practice of going “green” with a hotel included increased expenses.  Now, those times are receding and the costs associated with going “green” are more in line with the traditional marketplace.  The word “green” practically drips of savings now in the vocabularies or green hotel operations.

Conserve.  Reduce.  Buy Local.  Serve in Bulk.

Consider some of these things for a moment.  Light bulbs that conserve energy mean you pay for less energy.  Water-saving fixtures in hotel bathrooms mean that charges included in room rates for water will be reduced.

Guests can now stay at environmentally friendly hotels that may make them healthy AND a little more wealthy, without sacrificing quality and comfort.

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