EARTH FRIENDLY TOURISM BUSINESSES

If you are conducting earth-friendly business practices and would like to have your business promoted as an "Earth-Friendly Tourism Business" on my web site, then all you need to do is create a page on your web site and link to it from your homepage and I will promote your business for free.  Following are some of the earth-friendly practices that you might be operating with.  This list is just examples of what you might use to create your page.  I will expand the list as ideas come in.

1. Recycling, composting and creating an energy efficient environment


practice recycling and eliminating waste
compost leftover food and kitchen waste
use energy efficient appliances
use alternate energy sources such as solar, wind
use low flow toilets and water reducing shower heads
dry your laundry outdoors
shop without using plastic bags
use compact fluorescent bulbs
by local products and vegetables
use linen rather than paper napkins
use earth-friendly packaging and biodegradable containers
use soap and shapoo in dispensers rather than in individual bottles or packages

2. Promote your business as one that allows visitors to come without a car

tell visitors what attractions and things to do are within walking distance
provide bicycles to your visitors
pick up your visitors at bus, ferry and air terminals

3. Create a healthy and safe environment for your guests

use hepa air filters and vacuum filters
use non-toxic or natural cleaning products
use hypoallergenic beddig products
use organic products and consumables

4. Reduce your carbon footprint

Plant trees
Reduce your vehicle trips