Going Green

Green practices are a growing area of interest for the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry in Nebraska and around the world. Green refers to practices that protect the environment and/or products made with little environmental harm because they are produced in an environmentally and ecologically friendly way. Many organizations are trying to slow the negative impact that the hospitality industry has had on the global environment by implementing practices that are environmentally friendly and safe. The growing importance of sustainability indicates that green practices are not a passing fad, but rather will become standard practice among businesses.

This NebGuide:
describes the lodging industry in Nebraska;
green hotels and their goals;
green certification;
contributions of green hotels; and
how a lodging property can go green.