Links to Green Hotel Sites

The Internet is an excellent source for information about waste reduction in hotels, motels and other lodging facilities. The links below provide information about energy conservation, water conservation, solid waste reduction and recycling. In addition to the information given by way of these links, the North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA) also provides on-site technical assistance and referral. 

	Green Hotels Association The Green Hotels Association encourages, promotes and supports the “greening” of the lodging industry through proper management of natural resources.
	N.C. Center for Sustainable Tourism Dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism across the state of North Carolina, the nation and around the world through academic research, community outreach and education.
	Green Seal Green Seal's campaign to help green the lodging industry focuses on how environmental efforts both improve the bottom line and benefit the environment
	Global Stewards Sustainable solutions for green hotels
	ENERGY STAR for Hospitality EPA's Energy Star program for ways to conserve energy
	DPPEA Waste Reduction Resource Center Straightforward information and printable documents with comprehensive information about waste reduction, recycling and water and energy conservation.
	Waste Reduction & Recycling for the Lodging Industry This site covers the basics of waste reduction in the lodging industry, including specific information about developing a lodging waste reduction program.
	Alliance to Save Energy The Alliance To Save Energy developed this site to help hotel/motel owners and managers reduce energy costs and conserve energy resources.
	GreenWorks This green hotel site contains information for hotel owners on how to make their hotels greener as well as travelers on ways to stay green while traveling.
	Project Planet The Project Planet initiative has helped hotels to save thousands of gallons of water and hundreds of gallons of detergent through its sheet and towel reuse program.
	Michigan State University Extension This site is loaded with information about waste reduction project planning and development for the hospitality industry. It includes printable worksheets.
	Pollution Prevention and Ski Areas - Peaks to Prairies Pollution Prevention Information Center This site is a topic hub with sections outlining specific aspects of ski areas and associated pollution prevention resources.
	The Green Plan for the Food Service Industry This Web site promotes and encourages the development of waste reduction and recycling programs by North Carolina food service establishments.
	Green Lodging News Lodging's leading environmental news source.
	explore North Carolina The state's official tourism site is a comprehensive, continually updated travel guide with exciting travel information on North Carolina.

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