The new thing these days are for people to go ‘Green’ . Companies are getting more and more eco-conscious. Now a days there are tons of websites that can help you pick the right green product. GoodGuide just released an iphone app where you can scan a barcode of a product at the store and it will tell you how eco-friendly it really is. Another new company GenerationOrange carries a variety of eco-friendly products for your loved ones. What are some other things you can do besides buying ‘green’ products? Do you have a vacation coming up? Why not spend it at a ‘green’ resort.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts opened their Element brand in New Jersey recently. The hotel features 124 multipurpose guestrooms with modular furniture, swiveling flat-screen TVs, spa-like shower design, fully equipped kitchens, and custom-designed closets. The building hosts 2,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 24-hour Restore gourmet pantry, Motion fitness center, chlorine-free pool, and indoor and outdoor public spaces where guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi access.
The Element branded hotels strives to provide comfort for their guests and their environment. All appliances are Energy Star rated. They use silverware and glassware to reduce waste generated by plastic utensils and paper cups.
You can now even use SeatGuru to check to see if your airline is eco-friendly!
This is a great post and gives some really good tips.