For more information & resources on how to build an exceptional recycling and waste program for your hotel/resort, click here. If you’ve been in lodging management for a while, then you know recycling & waste management on your grounds can be a difficult, yet rewarding, task. It’s something that requires daily attention – and support from credible resources – to drive awareness and form habits with your staff & guests. Standardize your program, add more recycling stations, reduce contamination—these are all the typical phrases you’ll…

For more information on how to build an exceptional recycling program for your hotel resort, click here. We’ve been building exceptional lodging recycling & waste management programs for over 35 years. Here’s 9 key secrets we’ve unearthed that’ll build the green brand you’ve always wanted for your resort and save you money in the process. Let’s start with the facts. Hotels are chief consumers of resources, and they contribute immensely to the generation of waste: According to Open Access Government, hotels produce, on average, 320,000…

A waste diversion team is a group of people who have a common passion for making their organization more sustainable, specifically focusing on how waste is generated and disposed of. Responsibilities of a waste diversion team can include campaigning for a recycling program, conducting waste audits, creating waste reduction strategies or educating coworkers on the importance of recycling and organics. Not only does having a committed waste diversion team help the environment, but it can also improve employee morale, create cost-saving benefits and attract talent! The possibilities of what a waste diversion team can achieve are endless!

Nothing screams “summer” like a barbecue. The smell of good food cooking on the grill, the company of friends and family, and the long summer evenings spent are all characteristics that keep this gathering alive and well. Though there is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself and relishing in the good times, some of our actions at these events can take their toll on the environment.

It is important that, when we are celebrating during this warm season, we don’t forget about the environment, and we make some small effort to make sure that our get-togethers are also sustainable. Whether you’re with a small group or a big crowd, here are some ideas to make sure that one of the things you’re serving at your next barbecue is sustainability.

An average American wedding produces approximately 400 lbs of waste, and since there are typically over 2 million weddings per year in the U.S. alone, this waste can add up quickly. But fear not! With more focus being placed on eco-friendly events, there are many ways you can make your wedding a little greener. You can have a beautiful wedding while limiting your impact on the environment, and here we’ve assembled a few tips for how. The Venue When planning a wedding, one of the…