🌿 Eco-Friendly
Practices in the Hotel
Industry
by Zoro Heree
Slide 1: What is an Eco-
Friendly Hotel?
Definition:
An eco-friendly hotel (also called a green or sustainable hotel) is a lodging
facility that implements environmental management practices to minimize its
impact on the environment.
Key Features:
• Energy conservation
• Water-saving practices
• Waste reduction and recycling
• Use of eco-friendly products
• Sustainable sourcing of food and materials
Goal:
To reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint while providing a sustainable and high-
quality guest experience.
Slide 2: Issues and Challenges in
Practicing Eco-Friendly Measures
High Initial Cost: Staff Resistance and Guest Expectations:
Lack of Training:
Eco-friendly technologies like Some guests prioritize luxury
solar panels and energy-efficient Employees may not understand over sustainability, creating a
systems require large the importance of green conflict.
investments. practices.
Limited Supplier Availability: Inconsistent Regulations:
Difficulty in sourcing sustainable products and Lack of standardized green certifications can cause
materials locally. confusion.
Slide 3: Control Measures to Reduce
Challenges
Staff Training & Guest Engagement Government and NGO
Awareness Programs Partnerships
Inform guests about
Educate employees on eco- sustainable initiatives and Collaborate for financial
friendly operations. encourage participation. support and technical
guidance.
Phased Implementation Supplier Network Expansion
Start small (like LED lights) and gradually adopt Build long-term relationships with eco-certified
larger green systems. suppliers.
Slide 4: Implementing Eco-Friendly
Practices in Hotels
Energy Management Water Conservation Waste Management
Systems
Install low-flow showerheads, Segregate waste, promote
Use motion-sensor lights, dual flush toilets, and reuse recycling, and reduce plastic
solar energy, and energy- linen programs. use.
efficient appliances.
Sustainable Sourcing Green Building Design Guest Involvement
Buy local and organic Use eco-friendly construction Offer options like towel reuse
products to minimize materials and maximize and eco-friendly transport.
transportation emissions. natural lighting.