Title: Assignments
Course: Archive > Section: Energy saving

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Project: An eco-friendly hotel

It’s becoming more and more trendy to look for “green hotels”. The hotel management asks you to add a new page on the hotel website to show their commitment to the environment. The webpage should include these:

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

RESPONSIBLE VISITOR CHARTER

GREEN DESIGN

Group A

Write the hotel's environmental policy. Read the guidelines from the Green Hotels' Association:

- Hotel forms an Environmental Committee that is responsible for developing an Environmental Green Plan for energy, water, and solid waste use.

- Hotel manages their environmental performance by monitoring the electric, gas, water, and waste usage information on a monthly and annual basis.
- Recycling receptacles clearly marked for aluminum, glass, plastic, mixed paper, cardboard, newspaper, and toner cartridges.
- Use electronic files rather than paper ones.
- Select products shipped with less packaging and/or easily recyclable packaging.
- Use biodegradable key cards
- Use energy-efficient light bulbs, such as compact florescent lights (CFL).
- Install energy efficient equipment; use electrical equipment with energy saving features, such as Energy Star.
- Use renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal power when possible.
- Install programmable thermostat.
- Install energy efficient, double-pane windows or use natural light from the sun to reduce energy consumption throughout the day.
- Install low-flow shower heads and low-flush toilets.
- Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable alkaline battery.

Group B

Write a few green tips for the hotel guests. Read the guidelines from the Green Hotels' Association:

Guidelines for a hotel stay from the Green Hotels' Association

Help make your guests' stay as eco-friendly as possible, by making the following tips available in each guest room.

- Participate in hotel linen programs, or let the hotel know that it's not necessary to change your sheets and towels every day.
- Reduce the amount of water used for bathing or showering.
- When you leave your hotel room, turn off the AC/heat, lights, TV and radio.
- Participate in hotel recycling programs by placing recyclables in appropriat bins and dispose of items appropriately.
- If the hotel provides complimentary newspapers, pass yours on to someone else, or leave it in the lobby for another reader. Ask the hotel to see that it's recycled.
- Be sure to turn off exercise equipment, sauna, whirlpool, Jacuzzi or tennis court lights when you're through.
- Check out of the hotel via the hotel's electronic program available on the TV in some hotels. You can view your bill, approve it, and help reduce paperwork.
- Open the drapes during the winter to let the sun naturally heat the room, and close the drapes in
- Use public transportation in your destination city, and walk where sensible and safe. Use the hotel van or rent a hybrid whenever possible.
- Only take maps or brochures necessary for your trip.

Group C

Write a description of the building's green features.

Look at the picture of a green hotel.