Green Hotels Popularity Soars with Global Warming
The popularity of so called “Green Hotels” have seen a rise in recent times due to growing concerns about global warming. The issue has been a hot topic of discussion in the political realm as well as the scientific realm. Many people say that science and politics don’t really go well together and I would absolutely have to agree with that. Nonetheless, I have just recently learned of these hotels and am obliged to see they actually tailor to a certain eco-conscious crowd. Why not anyways, a hotel can probably save quite a bit of money by trying to save energy. Watch this video:
Just off the top of my head I can think of a few ways that hotels can save money and go “green” while doing it. For example, everyone knows that hotels do a lot of laundry, so why not invest in energy star laundry machines and dryers. Another easy thing to do would be to set the automatic thermostat a little higher, as they are always set for a cool 70…so why not 73 or 74, its not that much of a difference and saves money. The hotel can purchase a radiant barrier called HeatBloc-75. It is a film that goes on the roof and blocks up to 75% of the sun’s rays resulting in less heat to cool down in summer months and a smaller energy bill. Anyways, if you care about the environment enough that when you see an advertisement for “green hotels”, give it a try and let me know how the experience went. I will definitely do so myself if I stay in one in the future.
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