A luxury the environment can't afford

According to Ecos, CSIRO's bi-monthly environmental magazine, luxury hotels are big sinners when it comes to wasting resources such as water and electricity.

Luxury travel is a growing sector and until recently, has not been closely scrutinised by environmentalists. With little or no legislation tackling luxury hotels' wasteful practices, the sky has been the limit for clients seeking an expensive holiday.

Fortunately, however, there is a growing trend towards sustainable tourism. Simple measures such as limiting the number of linen changes, laundering in cooler temperatures, and sourcing food locally all make a difference. These changes should also prove more economical for the hotels, which will hopefully encourage broader uptake.


More information:
Ecotourism Australia
Green Globe
Sustainable Tourism CRC

Also in the current issue of Ecos: All parents need to read about nappies and the environment.