Maintenance for Conservation

One way to approach your conservation program is to incorporate it into your maintenance routine. If you work on water and energy conservation on a regular basis, it won't be long before your hotel is saving resources and money. Here are a few water and energy conservation tips you can easily apply.

Water conservation can be achieved through xeric landscaping, low-flush toilets, low-flow showers and sinks, and towel and sheet re-use programs. If your community allows it, gray water can be used to irrigate your landscape, saving processed water for human consumption, and reducing your water and sewer bills.

Energy conservation can be attained through replacing burned-out incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, the technology of which has improved dramatically through the years. Moderating your thermostat temperatures so that they are cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer will save energy and money. Adopting a towel/sheet re-use program will save energy too. Turning out lights that aren't being used and adjusting the temperature of unoccupied guestrooms will also save money and energy. and energy.