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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Lisa SchantzLisa Schantz·

What Makes a Resort Eco-Friendly

Every resort now claims to be green, but the label means nothing without specifics, so it pays to know what real eco practices look like.

A genuinely eco-friendly resort shows its impact in energy, water, waste and community, not just in a recycled towel sign.

  • Renewable energy from solar or micro-hydro
  • Water recycling and rainwater harvesting
  • Zero-waste kitchens and composting
  • Local hiring and sourcing from nearby farms

Ask the resort what it actually does rather than what it claims, and the greenwashing falls away fast.