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Everyone loves staying in a hotel – but how can you make your stay more sustainable?
There are some simple things that you can do to stay green in your accommodation. Opt to not have your sheets and towels changed and cleaned every day. Fewer loads of laundry directly correlate to less water consumption.
You should also always turn off your air-con and electronics before you leave. While it can be tempting to want to come back to a nice cool room, having your air-con unit on all day is a major waste of electricity.
If you can, you should always try to recycle and compost at your hotel. Many accommodation providers in Wānaka provide recycling bins in their guestrooms and some are moving towards providing composting receptacles. If you’re not sure about what you can and can’t recycle, our friends at the Queenstown Lakes Districts Council have provided this handy guide.
Finally, any clothing you’re not bringing home with you (or can’t fit in your suitcase – we won’t judge) should be brought to Wastebusters, where it will be rehomed.
When considering accommodation, look for providers who are making steps to provide a more sustainable experience. Hotels that have made the switch from individual toiletries to bulk dispensers (limiting plastic use) or give you the option to refuse daily cleaning or use chemical-free cleaning products are all favourable.
The Wānaka Hotel, for example, has gone completely plastic bag free. They generate little to no organic waste and are completely chemical-free.
