A searchable list of specific recommendations grouped under topics such as maintenance, purchase and inventory, landscaping, equipment changes, material substitution, and recycling. Includes guidance on developing a P2 plan, on environmental laws, and on funding sources. Also has a list of info resources and contacts. Its long-term program is available to hotels, gift shops and other tourism operations on a voluntary basis. Offers advice covering overall policy and development, energy conservation, recycling, and limiting the use of wasteful products.
Little info is available right on the website, however.
This searchable site has an amazing number of links to other sites, in particular a list of case studies in green tourism practices. The International Hotels Environment Initiative is a nonprofit entity representing more than 8,000 hotels around the world, with a council including CEOs of the Hilton, Holiday Inn, Mariott, Sheraton, and Radisson chains. Although specific to Wisconsin, this website gives useful tips for any lodging operation interested in waste reduction. Topics include recycling programs, employee training, guest education, energy and water conservation, and solid and hazardous waste reduction. Resources include downloadable reports promoting sustainable tourism programs for small tropical islands and best management practices for tourism in the Wider Caribbean.