How to find green vacation lodging
No matter where you stay while on vacation (a hotel, motel, B&B, a ship, hostel, or so on) it’s easy to play detective and find out if where you’re staying is green or not so much. Whenever you book a place to stay ask yourself the following questions about the place. If you’re not sure off the top of your head call or email the place with a list of questions.
Is the lodging locally owned?
Does the lodging staff local employees when possible – note that at some resorts...
August 18th, 2009 | Jennifer | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: green b&b, green camping, green hostel, green hotel, green vacation lodging, leed hotel, leed lodging, locally owned lodging
Green Camping Gear
Some green camping gear is easier to come by than others – for example, green tents don’t rule, but there are plenty of solar powered tools (think shower or radio) available on the market. If you’re heading into the woods this August make sure you’ve got as much eco-camping gear vs. conventional gear as possible.
NEMO’s Nano OZ Backpacking Tent – made almost entirely of recycled materials picked for their durability, longevity, and functionality. There’s...
July 30th, 2009 | Jennifer | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bamboo sleeping mat, eco camping, eco gear, eco-friendly backpack, green camp tent, green camping, green sleeping bag, solar camping gear, solar cooker
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