Picture credit: Harry Cuningham Collecting rainwater for use during dry months in rain barrels or other depositories is an ancient and traditional practice. Historical records show that rainwater was collected in simple clay containers as far back as 2,000 years ago in Thailand, and throughout other areas of the world after that. With the rising […]
By the US Environmental Protection Agency / Picture credit: Hamsa Javaid/Unsplash In communities with pay-as-you-throw programs (also known as unit pricing or variable-rate pricing), residents are charged for the collection of municipal solid waste—ordinary household trash—based on the amount they throw away. This creates a direct economic incentive to recycle more and to generate less […]
Picture credit: Dan Burton / Unsplash As more fully described at the website for of the University of Central Florida, With the right leadership, hospitality organizations can adopt sustainable business strategies. Sustainability-minded hospitality leaders can also improve efficiency and attract a growing number of customers looking for environmentally and socially responsible products and services. UCF […]
Picture credit ROMBO/Unsplash As reported by Susan Ward in The Balance, “Great Ways to Green your Business,” sustainability is not just what you do, but who you do it with. One of the best ways to make your business more environmentally sustainable is to partner with like-minded people and organizations in your community. By partnering […]
