Ski sector urged to go green
Ski businesses and resorts are being urged to go green and become more cost efficient.
A new online guide www.makesnowsportsgreener.com uses film clips, top tips and practical step-by-step guidelines to show how sustainable practices can be implemented successfully.
It is part of a campaign between The Travel Foundation and the Ski Club of Great Britain to highlight the cost benefits of adopting a green strategy.
The website demonstrates ways to improve ski resort businesses’ practices to make them environmentally friendly under ten categories.
These are energy conservation in buildings, water conservation, waste management measures, snow production, lift operations, ski area vehicles, transport, sustainable design and construction, environmental policy and communication and education.
The information is tailored for different sectors, including ski resort operators, hotels and chalets and other businesses in ski resorts including ski shops and restaurants.
Andorra has been highlighted as a special case study on the website. The destination has already implemented a range of green initiatives which makes it a leader on sustainability.
Examples of the recommendations from Andorra include installing a device on the door of a ski patroller hut which switches the heater off when the door is open and controlling the temperature of buildings with a programmable thermostat (21 degrees when occupied, 17 degrees after hours) to reduce energy usage and save money.
Travel Foundation chief executive Sue Hurdle said: “Going greener brings very clear business benefits and we are encouraging all snow sport operators and destinations to get involved and use the free resource. Not only does it help the environment it also helps the bottom line.â€
Ski Club CEO Caroline Stuart-Taylor said: “This new website is the first time we have actually offered practical tips to resorts and businesses on how to become greener. It should be useful for resorts across the world as it is also available in five other languages as well as English.”
by Phil Davies
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