If you are an eco-accommodation business and lost on where to start your sustainability journey, below are some green tips compiled by Ecomadic to begin.

1. Minimize your In-House Impact

There are a lot of small things you can do in-house and you don’t even need to make a big effort. These things only require small changes in your management routine, but they make a big impact.

• Practice water conservation (i.e. towel & linen re-use policy, rainwater harvesting)

• Implement energy-efficient policies (i.e. lights out when leaving rooms, switch to LED lights, carbon offset.

• Manage and reduce waste (i.e. serve à la carte versus buffet-style).

• Compost.

• Avoid excess packaging (i.e. purchase bulk, limit single-use items - especially plastics - through reusables).

• Dispose of solid and toxic waste properly.

• Do not use chemical-based products (i.e. cleaning solutions). Make your own!

• Show and educate guests on the best practices to preserve the environment (i.e. 'Leave No Trace' motto).

• Implement responsible policies if interacting with wildlife (i.e. safe distances, no feeding, no touching).

2. Support the Local Community

Supporting the local community is essential to keep the tourism dollars in the country. People you support will also have a chance to give back to the community and become resilient sustainability activists.

• Hire local staff and practice fair employment policies.

• Allow employees to participate in sustainability initiatives.

• Donate to or participate in community development projects.

3. Protect Culture & Heritage

Needless to say, cultural heritage is a large part of tourism. So, let’s encourage visitors to chose businesses and experiences where they can learn more.

• Educate guests on cultural norms of the destination.

• Display cultural roots around your establishment.

Written by Ecomadic

Ecomadic is a platform that connects sustainably-minded travelers with responsible businesses & experiences. As a sustainable travel brand, we are on the mission to empower travelers to make more impactful decisions by supporting small & local eco-accommodations, socially responsible eateries, social enterprise shops, and ethical experiences that have environmental and social missions in place. This way, through travel, we can collaboratively protect the environment, uplift the surrounding communities, and keep money within local economies; showcasing that tourism dollars can make an impact whether you’re adventuring off-the-grid, in your own backyard & everywhere in between!

Learn more about our commaboration with Ecomadic here.