Uses of Solar Energy in Daily Life

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 We’ve all heard of solar energy – energy from the sun that can be harnessed for all kinds of different reasons. For example during the summer when you are growing tomatoes in your greenhouse, you are harnessing solar energy to accelerate the growing process. You don’t need solar panels to use this energy, since the glass the greenhouse is made from heats up the space inside as a direct result of the sun beating down on it. But the process is much the same.
Solar energy for heating
When we think of solar energy we tend to think primarily of using it to heat our homes. One of the most common questions people ask is ‘how much are solar panels’ so they can work out how long it will take to earn back the investment made in solar panels for their homes. The panels take the heat from the sun by using photovoltaic cells and convert it into usable heat for the home.
Solar energy can also be used to heat water to use in various ways inside the home. This requires a different type of installation but it is worth doing if you want to make the most of solar energy in your home in as many ways as you can.
Using solar energy to grow food
With the cost of many types of food skyrocketing in recent times, more and more people are going beyond growing tomatoes as mentioned above. They are growing their own fruit and vegetables at home, providing better taste and cheaper crops than they would buy in the supermarkets. If managed properly, this process can make the most of solar energy to grow good crops with good yields all year round – even during the cooler winter months.
Benefiting from sunlight
Of course we don’t need solar panels or green fingers to benefit from sunlight in a much more crucial way. While we need to protect ourselves from getting too much sunlight, we do need to make sure we get some sunlight. It helps to lift mood and also generate the vitamin D our bodies need to help boost our immune system.
So you can see that solar energy is very powerful and can be used in lots of ways in day to day life. How many ways are you using it – and what else could you do to make the most of it?
Image Courtesy: freetricityenergy.blogspot.co.uk, coventrytelegraph.net
Article provided by Lenka from solarpanels.co.uk

4 Ways You Can Enjoy Sustainable Travel

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Planning a trip that qualifies as sustainable travel takes a bit of planning. If you spend a little time determining where and how you will travel, you can help considerably in reducing the impact that your visit will have on your destination. Following are a few tips that will help you to plan sustainable travel that gives you peace of mind and helps you to thoroughly enjoy your trip.
1.     Buy locally – This is a major plus when visiting foreign countries and tourist locations. Buying from local vendors helps to stimulate the economy in the region you visit. Instead of buying from large, corporate owned stores, consider purchasing from smaller stores that are locally owned and operated. The prices may be a bit higher than national stores but you have the satisfaction of helping to sustain the area that you are visiting.
2.     Do a bit of research – Before you visit, take the time to research the area and find out what issues you may need to be aware of. In some areas, children sell t-shirts and other items on the street. While it may seem like you are helping out families by purchasing from these children, the truth is that in some countries the children are forced to work by larger companies. Child labor laws are different in every country so take the time to look into issues in the area that you plan to visit before you arrive.
3.     Take along a guide when you sightsee – Local guides provide tours to earn money. If you are interested in visiting some sights, hire a local guide. This will help the economy and will help you to be certain to see the best of the region where you are traveling. Local guides will know all of the best places to eat, sleep and enjoy other activities. They may even be able to show you some sights that are not listed anywhere else you may look.
4.     Leave the car at the hotel – If you are hiring a car, consider leaving the car at least one full day while you are there and walk or take local transportation to where you want to go. By not driving for one full day you are significantly lowering carbon emissions and helping to protect the environment. You can also consider choosing lower impact activities for a day. Think about your impact on the activities that you do consider. For instance it may be perfectly fun and exciting to take a camel ride but if the camels used are being mistreated in any way, this should not be something that you support. Spend time researching and planning your trip to ensure that you choose sustainable activities at least part of the time that you are traveling.
Sustainable travel is not difficult nor does it mean that you cannot enjoy yourself when you travel. You simply have to take a bit of time to plan activities beforehand and ensure that you are not leaving a negative impact on the area that you are visiting.
This article was written by Enerfina, an independent market intermediary in the renewable energy sector. For more information on heat pumps and ways that you can make a positive impact, visit our website today.

What to Wear on a Walking Holiday



Walking holidays can be great for the whole
family. However, one thing that most of us will struggle with is choosing the
right clothes to wear. The problem that most of us face is finding the right
balance between practicality and fashion. However, there are solutions
available if you look in the right places! Here are a few ideas to keep in mind
if you are struggling with what to wear on a walking holiday.
Walking
Boots
If you are going to be going on a walking
holiday, then you are going to need to make sure that you take suitable
footwear. Walking long distances can prove to be a very painful experience if
you don’t have the right footwear. Because of this, walking boots are your best
option. However, there are options available if you want to make sure that you
remain fashionable. Meindl Women’s Burma GTX Boots and Scarpa Women’s Ranger II
Active GTX Walking Boots are both very popular options at the moment.
Suitable
Jackets
When going on a walking holiday, a warm
jacket is a must, especially if you know that it is going to be cold. The other
thing to remember is that the weather can be very unpredictable, so you will
need to make sure that you are prepared for every eventuality. If you are
looking for jackets that will allow you to look great then take a look at The
North Face Women’s Resolve Jacket or 66 North Women’s Snaefell Jacket, both of
which are very popular.
Eye
Wear
When walking, no matter what the weather,
it is important to protect your eyes. The great thing about this is that you
can add accessories to your outfit. There are so many different styles of
sunglasses available, so you can choose a pair that match your outfit. Blacks
Women’s Full Frame Metal Polarised Sunglasses and Blacks Women’s Groove Aviator
Sunglasses are both great options for the fashion conscious.
Although walking holidays can be great for
the whole family, choosing what to wear can make things more stressful than
they need to be. However, there are many options available for those who wish
to remain fashionable whilst wearing practical clothing for walking holidays.

Top 5 Eco-friendly Hotels in London


 
 Image By: strollerdos
Christmas is just around the corner. The
phenomenon happens year after year—summer has just ended and the winter’s here
in no time. The holidays are approaching which has got the air buzzing with
anticipation and excitement. Friends and family are starting to plan their
Christmas parties and meet-ups. Most people would agree when I say it’s nice to
get away from our daily lives when holiday time comes around. Travelling with
your loved ones is a good way for some change. Eco-travel will always make you
feel better. You’ll find a range of eco-friendly
London hotels if you’re in the English capital for a holiday. Here are my
top 5 green hotels in London.
Rafayel
Hotel
The Rafayel hotel is a unique one with one
vision: preservation of the Earth. With Philips LED lighting helping save 80%
energy, they’re certainly on the right track. The hotel’s energy system is
completely based around conservation. The heating uses already-generated heat
which is transferred to other areas in the building. The hotel has an
eco-friendly dry cleaning arrangement and uses rainwater for irrigation.
Rafayel is actually a luxury hotel including brunch recipes, a dry spa, a
conference venue, and a bar & restaurant.
Andaz
Hotel London
The Andaz on Liverpool Street is a 5-star hotel
that has gained its reputation for being one of the more stylish hotels in East
London. Whether you’re there for leisure or business, it’s bound to be a
perfect fit—the Tower of London, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s
Cathedral are just around the corner. What else do you want on a holiday than
walking to London’s best attractions? And do it guilt-free as the hotel
incorporates bathrooms which use 80% less water. The boiler also uses 25% less
fuel and is computer-controlled for maximum efficiency. The Andaz usually hosts
business guests, so they have installed eco-friendly printers throughout the
rooms. The lighting is also built around a system that uses less energy.
Apex
City Hotel London
If you’re going for something more
contemporary, the Apex City Hotel on Seething Lane is a 4-star green heaven.
The hotel has an award-winning dining experience and 179 suits and rooms
situated throughout. The hotel’s staff has been trained to constantly monitor
the gas, electricity, and water. The motion-sensor controlled LED lights
consume less energy—but that isn’t the best part. Their bathrooms are as
eco-friendly as it gets. The towels have a re-use policy to save water on
washing. The toilets are dual flushed which helps save water and the soaps and
detergents are all eco-friendly. Oh, and don’t worry too much about their
eco-friendly lifts—they work just as well as normal ones!
Crowne
Plaza Hotel St James
Perhaps you’re going for something more
traditional? Try the Crowne Plaza Hotel St James for comfortable accommodation,
excellent service, meeting facilities and high speed internet. The hotel is
ideal for both business and leisure guests. This one’s also perfectly
positioned, near the Houses of Parliament, Victoria Station, the London Eye,
and Buckingham Palace. The hotel has adopted strict environmental regulations over
the past years. This has resulted in a 40% decrease in their carbon footprint.
This may largely be due to the staff being fined for leaving the lights on!
The
Savoy
As always, we save the best for last. The
Savoy has been an iconic English brilliance since it’s opening in 1889. It was
only recently, though, that the hotel started implementing green practice
throughout. The last 6 years have seen a 3,000 tonne decrease in CO2 emissions
as a result of their hard work. Their energy consumption has decreased by a
remarkable 40%, and recycles 90% of all waste.
The Savoy donates linens, furniture, and
food to local shelters and food banks. All supplies, furniture, and equipment
are purchased from eco-friendly sources. The hotel has also done a good job in
using hybrids to cut carbon emissions. The Savoy has become an inspiration to
all London hotels, hopefully getting them to take a step in the right
direction.
Author
Bio
Sohaib is a travel addict who craves
adventure at every corner. He is also a keen promoter of green technologies.
When he isn’t backpacking around Europe, you’ll find him writing for HotelClub, a website for booking hotels and
more.

Travel in Bali : Go Green or Not Go Green

Bali is one of the most popular destinations in south-east Asia, certainly the second after the tourist hub of Thailand, Phuket.

Bali has developed into a kind of Saint-Tropez of Asia, mixing nice beaches, great restaurants, cafes, nightlife and amazing villas for rent. Everywhere the prices have gone up , especially in the hip districts of Seminyak, Canggu or Umalas… Villas in Umalas, Villas in Seminyak, Villas in Canggu are the most exquisite villas in the world, but aren’t always famous for their green credentials ….

So, Bali … can you still be green ??? Yes, Bali Can ! There are numerous Green destinations in Bali, further North, East and West of the island. See the map below where you can see that the South of Bali only occupies about 5% of the territory …

One of the most famous green travel options in Bali the West Bali National Park, located far North West. You can reach this National Park by roads from Gilimanuk and Singaraja, or by using ferries from Ketapang, Java. The park covers around 190 square kilometres , 5% of Bali’s total land area. And it includes a 1,000-metre long beach, reef and islets.

More green travel info in bali at https://www.greenty.com/bali-eco-hotels.aspx

Mexico goes Green !

The Mexican Government has made an important test towards sustainability in tourism. Bu signing a master agreement between Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) and the Certification Agency  EC3 Global (EarthCheck) at signed at the First National Forum on Sustainable Tourism, Mexico is clearly aiming at increasing the sustainability of tourism projects in Mexico.

Major goals are energy efficiency, improved environmental performance and the protection of cultural heritage. To achieve these, Sec. Guevara Manzo stated that there have been advances in energy saving programs in hotels and tourism companies, and added that tourism in Mexico has a strong commitment to sustainability. EarthCheck and Mexico are working together to make Mexico’s communities and destinations more sustainable.

EarthCheck has certified many leading Mexican organisations, including Huatulco’s airport, Poliforum Leon, Grupo Vidanta, Grupo Experiencias Xcaret and Banyan Tree Mayakoba. A further 80 businesses will be joining the program over the coming months as part of a statewide initiative in Quintana Roo.

Green Discounts

Do you know that many green hotels now provide discounts for customers who travel via public transport so as to reduce carbon footprint?

Here’s just a few of them that I have chanced upon!


Chatsworth Hotel, United Kingdom – “To support this ongoing  initiative we are pleased to offer a £5.00 per person reduction on our full rates if travelling to the hotel by train or bus. Simply present your travel ticket on arrival and take advantage of a discounted rated.  This offer is available to individual or family travellers only and not organised coach parties unless by prior arrangement.”


Careys Manor & Senspa 


The Lovat Hotel – “Avoid driving and reduce your footprint by taking public transport to The Lovat to benefit from £22.50 off your booking, every 3 nights you stay.”


Hill View House, United Kingdom – “5% discount for non-car users”


Lasswade Country House

Trericket Mill – “We hold lots of information on local walks and enjoy helping guests plan circular or one way walks using public transport. For guests walking or cycling long distance routes we waive our 2 night minimum stay policy”




Do check their official websites for more details. So the next time you book a hotel, do remember to enquire if the hotel implements such policies. Who knows, you might be able to cut some cost from your holiday spendings!


Have a good day everyone (:


Here’s the list of hotels that are rated this week at greenty.com:

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Venice Beach Eco-cottages

New England Center

The Annabel Inn

Beall Mansion

The State House Inn

Ash Grove Resort Cabins

Sandlake Country Inn

Embassy Suites Orlando North

Northern Lights Resort

Alexander’s Inn Vacation Rentals
Steinhatchee River Inn

Kachina Lodge

Walnut Lawn B&B

Flat Creek Ranch

The Inn at Weathersfield

Alaska’s Skyline Accommodation

Weatherbury Farm Vacation

Hilton University of Florida Conference Centre

Black Sheep Inn

Bunk House at Zion B&B

Fertile Ground Guesthouse

Keolamauloa
Tremain Street Cottages

Courtyard Ocala

Bridgewater Inn and Cottage

Comfort Inn Laguna Hills

The Woodstocker Inn B&B

CW Worth House B&B

Kimpton’s Summit Lodge and Spa

Heathman Hotel Portland

Cable Nature Lodge

Strawmanor

Night Heron Cottage B&B Inn
The Essex Inn

The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island

Churchill House Inn

Comfort Inn And Suites, Logan Airport

5th Avenue Suites Hotel

Disneyland Hotel

Acadia Cottages

Inn at Rooster Hill

Embassy Suites Hotel Ft. Lauderdale
Willow Pond Bed & Breakfast

Kalaloch Lodge

The Inn at Mallard Cove

Caravan B&B

Grand Targhee Resort

Hotel Vintage Park

St Julien Hotel and Spa

Manor Farm

Signing off,

Michelle

Green hotel in urbanized jungle, possible?

Hi readers!

This topic has been something that I have been always been wanting to write in detail about and I recently posted this article in green-travel.info. Thought I would share it here with you guys too.

Green hotel in urbanized jungle, possible?


Before I embarked on the journey of knowing more about Green Travel, the perception of a green hotel has always been ambiguous. This caused me to research more to search for the true meaning of a green hotel and blogged about it here. It was then when I gained the interest to know more about green hotels which are away from the mainstream; those which are located in the urbanized environment.

I thought to myself, isn’t it more difficult for these hoteliers to convince tourists that they are equally as environmental friendly as those accommodation providers which are located in the natural environment? After all, these urban hotels are expected to keep to the comfort and luxury levels as promised, which usually conflicts with what green travelling is believed to be like – minimal usage of resources.

However, many are unaware that many urban hoteliers have advanced and transformed to be operated in the most eco friendly way as possible. Recently, I have taken notice of such hotels with impressive efforts of being green. One of them is Alto Hotel, Australia.

According to the Green Globe Earth Check assessment, Alto Hotel has been able to achieve results with at least 60% above the best practices expected of the industry.  All electricity is purchased from a green supplier which generates the electricity from carbon neutral sources. Movement sensors are installed in the air conditioning units so that they switches off by itself when no movement is detected. All toiletries are biodegradable.

The hotel itself is also constructed to conserve energy. 97% of the windows are double glazed and faced North and West to have a 10mm thick “green glass” pane. This is to allow lower heat penetration during summer and heat loss during the winter. A lot of background work is involved too. Recyclable rubbish is sorted and separated, with the provision of twin compartment bins that encourages guests to place their waste in the appropriate compartments. The hotel mainly supports suppliers that practises environmental sustainability and those located close to the hotel so that transportation is minimized.

If you noticed, the mentioned initiatives do not interfere with the hotel’s ability to provide excellent levels of service and comfort. In fact, it has received many compliments from guests in trying hard to beat this challenge of operating an urban hotel in an eco-friendly manner.

Bear in mind that there are many such hotels who operates responsibly in the urban area. In fact, this trend is getting increasingly popular among accommodation providers. One of the reasons could be that being green is now made easier with the assistance from various environmental organizations, some of which provides tool kits for hoteliers to get started on being green.

Nonetheless, these green hotels ought to be equally recognized and applauded for playing a part to conserve the environment despite the additional investments and changes required.

As travellers, let’s play our part to protect the environment by showing our support for these hoteliers too!

Here’s the list of hotels that are rated this week at greenty.com;

Hermit Holidays

Brenley Farm House

Foxes Reach

Awen Vegetarian Bed & Breakfast

Godshill Park Farm

Pennard Hill Farm Estate

Wambrook Farm
Straven Guest House

Harbour Lodge

Titchwell Manor Hotel

Under the Thatch Self-catering

Burrastow House

Huntingtower Lodge B&B

Trericket Mill Vegetarian Guesthouse & Bunkhouse
Argument Cottage

Leckmelm Holiday Cottages

Balinakill Hotel

Natural Retreats

The Glastonbury White House

Bedruthan Steps Hotel Ltd
The Old Rectory Retreat

Raffles

The Silverdale Hotel

Bruach Self-Catering Cottage

Winford Manor

Apex City of London Hotel
Apex International Hotel

Apex City Hotel Edinburgh

Apex European Hotel

Armathwaite Hall Country House and Spa

Aveland House

Lovat Arms

Ashdene House

Old Chapel Forge

Strattons Hotel
Bloomfield House

The West Usk Lighthouse

Ivy Bank

Cairn Hotel

Novotel Wolverhampton
Bee House

Signal Mountain Lodge

High Meadows Vineyard Inn

MacArthur Place Hotel

WildSpring Guest Habitat
Hawthorne Hostel

Zion Lodge

Park Light Inn

Cedar House Inn and Yurts

North Berkeley Hills Homestay

Willard Street Inn

Kimpton’s Cypress Hotel

Arcady Vineyard

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

Mountain Lake Conservancy


Signing off,
Michelle

Treehouse Fantasy

Inspired by a friend, I made some research of tree house hotels and I was amazed to find out that there are so many of them!

For this blog post, I would be sharing some of the top few tree house hotels that I would personally want to visit one day. Hope it inspires you too!

Treehotel, Sweden

The TreeHotel features 24 rooms categorized into the following accommodation types: The Cabin, The MirrorCube, The Bird’s Nest, The Blue Cone, The UFO and The Tree Sauna. All rooms overlook the stunning views of the Lule River and vary in size between 15-30 metres square.

(via Treehotel’s official website)

There will not be any dull moment at the Treehotel as there are many activities going on, regardless of what season it is. During summer or autumn, you can consider horseback riding, hiking, biking or canoeing in the renowned Lule River. Guided tours are also available in which you will be entertained by stories of the Treehotel development process. In spring or winter when the Lule River is frozen, dog sleds rides are popular among visitors.

Prices start from about USD$560 per night for 2 adults.

Treehouses Montville, Australia 

This family owned resort is located just 1 hour away from the south of Brisbane. It houses 24 luxury cabins, in which all of them are equipped with amenities such as spa baths, kitchen facilities, fireplace, modern toiletries and colour television. A great place to immerse yourself into the natural surroundings yet without compromising on comfort levels.

(via Treehouses Montville’s official website)

The resort features a swimming pool, gymnasium, restaurant and nearby places to visit like the local wineries, beaches, art galleries and many more. For those who are interested in exploring wildlife, Bush Walking Tracks are conducted by the resort too.

It would cost about USD$240 per night here, depending on the season.

Cedar Creek Treehouse, Washington State, US

This environmental friendly treehouse resort houses a cottage that is located 50 feet up in a 200 year old Western Red Cedar tree and a Treehouse Observatory tower that offers picturesque views of the mountains.

The Cedar Creek Treehouse has gained recognition from various media, earning titles of ‘World’s Top 6 Treehouses’ by Financial Times and ‘World’s Best Five Treehouses by The Guardian (London).

The Rainbow Bridge that leads the way to the Observatory Tower, nicknamed as “Stairway to Heaven”

Interior Design of the Treehouse

(via Cedar Creek Treehouse’s official website)

This place is positively raved by its guests, claiming that it is a childhood dream or fantasy come true, being able to live in a tree house. Indeed, such experience would be unforgettable as we are often faced with concrete jungles instead.

Nearby activities include mountain biking, swimming, huckleberry and chanterelle mushroom picking and even cross-country skiing. Based on what I read from the guests’ comments, it is also a romantic place for star gazing, with many stating that it was such a magical experience.

The price for a night’s stay is approximately USD$300 per night, for 2 persons.

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To put your mind at ease, tree houses can be safely built in many different methods. One of the popular approaches is the use of stilts, which helps to lift off weight stress for the trees. The usage of nails, screws, ropes and cables is also common for securing the house.

After researching on these tree house accommodations, it simply adds on a reason for me to “save the trees” and appreciate the presence of trees, besides just being useful for fruit and paper production.

Feel free to leave down a comment if you have any ideas about green travel and we would be more than willing to consider them for the next post. (:

Signing off,
Michelle

Do check out the list of eco-friendly hotels/resorts rated this week at Greenty.com :

Anantara Baan Rajprasong

Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa

Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa

Anantara Phuket

New Lanark Mill Hotel

One Aldwych Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

Ten Hill Place Hotel

The Bay Hotel

Heights Hotel

The Landmark London

The Lovat, Loch Ness
The Montagu Arms Hotel

Toorak Hotel

County Hotel

Crooklands Hotel

Derwent Hotel

Duchally Country Estate

Eastbury Hotel

Hotel Penzance

Langley Castle Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel

Old Trafford Lodge

Pedn-Olva Hotel

The Savoy London
Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort

Radisson Blu Deira Creek

The Olde Barn Hotel

Buckshead Eco-Cottage

Carswell Farm Cottages

Coriander Cottages & Mill

Glencoe Cottages

Southwaite Green

The Manor House

Radisson SAS Hotel – Edinburgh

Anna’s House B&B

Upper Middle Road Farm

Deepdale Backpackers and Camping

Fir Mount House B&B
Blue Seas Guest House

Straw Bale Cabin

Trelease Farm

Old Repeater Station

Ruddyglow Park

Rezare Farmhouse B&B

Wheatland Farm

Cote How Organic Guest House

Six Willows Bed and Breakfast

Hill View House B&B
Lasswade Country House Hotel & Restaurant

Lovat Arms Hotel Loch Ness

Shank Wood Log Cabin

Penyrallt Home Farm

Arches House

Vanilla Cottage

Cuildorag House

Burcott Mill

The Hermitage Cottage

Green Holiday claims confuse travellers

Holidaymakers believe they have been “greenwashed” by hotel and
travel groups claiming to be environmentally friendly.

A survey conducted by the world’s largest online travel guide
Greenty.com early this year found that 62 percent of travelers
believed that hotels overestimate their green credentials and only
30% say that hoteliers provide travellers with a fair green
assessment of their property.

Tourism and travel environmental sustainability expert Stewart
Moore from EC3 Global and EarthCheck says the time has come to
demystify the sustainability credentials of hotel and travel
groups.

“There have been a rising number of green claims from hoteliers
and tourism products in the past three years. Many of these claims
verge on the edge of greenwash. Consumers need a certified method
of knowing which hotels or tourism services are actively pursuing
green policies throughout their operations,” said Mr Moore.

EarthCheck has partnered with Greenty.com to demystify the
sustainability credentials of hotel and travel groups. EC3 Global
manages the EarthCheck certification and benchmarking program, used
by more than 1,300 organizations in over 70 countries, for
sustainable travel using the latest science and technology.

Through the new partnership, Greenty.com is now able to
highlight hotels that have been audited by EarthCheck. Founder of
greenty.com Serge Fabre said it is important for consumers to know
that a qualified third-party professional has validated the
effectiveness of sustainable practices at the hotel or tourism
business.

“Our research showed that 60 percent of travelers considered
eco-actions from tourism operators as a key element of their
booking decision and 31 percent are willing to pay more to say in a
green hotel,” said Mr Fabre.

“Today, everything and anything is green. ‘Green’ is a hip word
and there are so many green travel labels, some reliable and some
not, making the search for a green accommodation very difficult, if
not misleading. “It’s so important for environmental sustainability
claims to be demystified. That’s why we have partnered with
EarthCheck, so consumers are assured that the tourism operator has
been scientifically eco-assessed and their claims are true.”

Further media information:
Susan Sullivan, susan@infrontcommunications.com.au – + 61 412 365 122
Stewart Moore, CEO of EarthCheck and EC3Global – stewart.moore@ec3global.com – + 61 7 3238 1900
Sarah Mayer, Manager, Greenty.com – contact@greenty.com

About Greenty.com

Greenty.com is the most comprehensive online green travel guide.
Greenty.com is not a travel agency: its goal is to simplify the
search for green travel. Greenty.com has rated more than 3.000
hotels worldwide through its independent team of green travel
experts using an assessment grid of 21 green criteria. Besides, the
Greenty community of eco-consumers contributes reviews to help
enhance the search experience. www.greenty.com

An exclusive 15% discounted membership is offered to all of the
EarthCheck members who decides to register their eco hotel with
Greenty.com . For more information please send an email to
  contact@greenty.com

About EC3 Global
EC3 Global is the world’s largest certifier of sustainable travel and tourism operators. With more than 1200 clients in over 70 countries, the company’s EarthCheck Program responds directly to the major
environmental problems facing the planet, including climate change, waste reduction and non-renewable resource management. It provides benchmarking, certification and performance improvement systems that result in average first year savings of 30 per cent for energy and waste stream, and 20 per cent savings for water consumption. www.earthcheck.org