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Budget-friendly ways to go, make your Vacation Rental ‘GREEN’

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Vacation rentals are growing in popularity as they not only present travelers with opportunities to save on their travel expenses but also with the chance to stick to their eco-friendly habits by providing a greener alternative. Not to mention, renting a vacation home allows guests to do as the locals do, and truly experience their environment when they take up residence in their temporary home and meet friendly neighbors.

Remember that eco-travelers want to:

  • Lower their energy and water consumption Reduce their carbon footprint
  • Use greener transport
  • Reduce their carbon footprint
  • Keep up their environmental practices while they are on holidays

However, that doesn’t mean you need to own an eco-lodge in a forest or an avant-garde smart energy lounge in the city to be considered ‘green’. Here we list a couple of budget-friendly ways to make your vacation property green.

Reusable shopping bags
Part of the appeal of vacation rentals is being able to go grocery shopping and use the kitchen to prepare your own food. So how about keeping a store of reusable shopping bags that guests can take with them to the supermarket? Over the course of a year that could be dozens of plastic bags saved.

Eco-friendly products
Eco-tourists appreciate products that are chemical-free/plant-based because they are better for the planet and also can be better for people who suffer from skin conditions and allergies. Ask your cleaning company to follow the local recycling laws and use only eco-friendly cleaning products.

Provide easy directions for how and what to recycle
Create a shortlist of tips and tricks to help your guests recycle their waste. Let them know where the recycling bins are, how to separate waste into different bins for glass, plastic, compost, etc… Since different places have different recycling systems, be sure to make it clear to your guests.

Environmentally friendly lights
LED light globes are relatively inexpensive to buy. Energy-efficient light bulbs typically use about 25% – 80% less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs and can last between 3-25 times longer. While eco-friendly light bulbs typically cost more than regular light bulbs – they cost less to operate, cutting your energy consumption costs over time.

By saving even a small amount of the cost of running your rental, these upgrades will maximize your rental income. So whether it’s starting small with LED light bulbs, or taking on bigger projects like the installation of solar panels, any amount of effort makes a difference – for the world, and for your wallet.

Sources:
https://www.guestready.com/
https://evolvevacationrental.com/
https://airhosta.com/