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Greening Tourism Businesses. Sustainable Tourism Ireland. Green Business Overview. Who’s in the room? Existing businesses and start-ups Different shades of green. Sustainability and Tourism. Facilities (Where you are) Activities (What you do) Marketing (How you communicate both).
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Greening Tourism Businesses Sustainable Tourism Ireland
Green Business Overview • Who’s in the room? • Existing businesses and start-ups • Different shades of green
Sustainability and Tourism • Facilities (Where you are) • Activities (What you do) • Marketing (How you communicate both)
Understanding Resource Use • Energy • Water • Waste
Strategies for Efficiency Provides information on a number of methods of increasing energy efficiency at home and at work. BER – Building Energy Rating. Can be used to identify areas that can be improved to reduce energy consumption.
Sourcing Materials/Products Source local and/or sustainable products
Provide Transportation Options Car share, bicycles, coach or lift services
Provide Resource Options Recycling bins, compost, items that can be reused
Grants, Support and Certification Available on greenbox.ie Contains a list of twenty potential sources for funding and grants.
Communicate your message Be honest (and attractive) Know your audience
Training for Adult Learners in Green Tourism • Peer-to-peer (learning from colleagues) • Internet research • Learn from customers • Skillsnet • Local authority/LEADER programmes • FETAC/NFQ Informal/Formal
Greening Tourism Businesses Sustainable Tourism Ireland