{"id":176,"date":"2019-05-10T06:05:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T06:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hsp04.epgpbooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/?post_type=chapter&p=176"},"modified":"2019-05-10T06:11:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T06:11:58","slug":"eco-practices-in-housekeeping-department","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/hsp04\/chapter\/eco-practices-in-housekeeping-department\/","title":{"rendered":"ECO PRACTICES IN HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT"},"content":{"raw":"
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\r\n\r\n1. INTRODUCTION<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n

In hospitality industry eco practices are been adopted friendly practices which paves way for cleaner and greener environment. To preserve environment has become major concern in today world. Since the hotel industry has a broad circle of relationship and influence with community it would be almost easier to promote sustainable earth. As it has wider chance of becoming future trends it could be boon to the hospitality industry which follows the footsteps of eco friendly route thereby reduce the cost of the product and increase the productivity.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAfter the completion of this module, you should be able to\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 gain knowledge on the need for eco-friendly practices.\r\n\r\n\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 list eco-friendly products that can be used in a hotel.\r\n\r\n\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 apply eco-practices in housekeeping department.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n3.\u00a0 <\/strong>IMPORTANCE<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n

It is important for the hotels to be eco-friendly because hotels put a lot of strain on the environment while consuming products. Here are some of the other important aspects:-<\/p>\r\n \r\n

1. Involves a lot of people and has broader network and produce lot of waste.<\/p>\r\n

2.To check global warming and subsequent climate change, the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere has to be controlled. One of the ways of effectively control is carbon credits.<\/p>\r\n

3.Carbon credits are an internationally accepted procedure in which a company has to remain carbon neutral, i.e., if its business involves emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the company has to ensure that an equivalent amount of oxygen into the atmosphere or ensures that an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide that would have otherwise have been released into the atmosphere is prevented.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n4. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhen eco practices in housekeeping was adopted changes can be observed in\u201f triple win\u2019<\/em><\/strong> that is organizational structure, cost saving and environmental performances this will reflect in the improvement in environmental friendly.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n5. ECO FRIENDLY PRACTICE IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThese are the ways that eco friendly can be adopted\r\n\r\n \r\n

1.Create awareness among:<\/p>\r\n

1.a. Employee awareness \u2013 includes training and motivation and education.<\/p>\r\n

2.b Formation of environmental groups in the hotel.<\/p>\r\n

3.c .Vendors \u2013 support vendors who follow eco friendly. E.g.: laundry men, amenities.<\/p>\r\n

4.d.Encourage use and purchase of environmentally degradable products.<\/p>\r\n

5.d.Guest who use the products in the hotel.<\/p>\r\n

2.\u00a0 Three \u201cR\u201fs\u201d of environmental awareness\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u00a7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reduce waste and consumption<\/p>\r\n

\u00a7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recycle waste<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reuse products<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 3.\u00a0 Inform guest that you are eco friendly at the time of advertisement itself.<\/p>\r\n

4.\u00a0 Give a herbal amenities to the guest.<\/p>\r\n

5.\u00a0 Can put tent cards in rooms like \u2013 if A\/C is kept at 21 o C instead of 18 o C electricity can be saved which is eco friendly.<\/p>\r\n

6.\u00a0 Reduce use of chemical and use of toxic cleaning agents.<\/p>\r\n

7.\u00a0 Use of correct dispensers and concentrations as required for cleaning.<\/p>\r\n

8.\u00a0 Reduce consumption of water, energy and electricity.<\/p>\r\n

9.\u00a0 Maximize the use of freely available products, lighting, heating and ventilation.<\/p>\r\n

10.\u00a0 Laundry use should have sewage treatment plant.<\/p>\r\n

11.\u00a0 Vermi-culture solid waste disposal where solid waste can be converted to compost.<\/p>\r\n

12.\u00a0 Waste should be segregated into \u2013<\/p>\r\n

12.a.Degradable waste (Reuse)<\/p>\r\n

12.b.Non-degradable waste (proper disposal)<\/p>\r\n

12.c.Toxic waste (proper disposal)<\/p>\r\n

Community works \u2013 CDP \u2013 create awareness among people, local community, beach cleaning and planting of trees.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n6.\u00a0 <\/strong>ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES IN HOUSE KEEPING DEPARTMENT AND ROOMS 6.a.Rooms<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Dual flush toilets will save water in bathrooms.<\/p>\r\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Low watts nightlight is located in all guest bathrooms would also save electricity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Then, \u201e\u201fmy earth\u201f\u201f products can be used; they are vegetable based and 100% compostable. Packages are made from recycled paper and printed with vegetable ink. Green amenities can be used in the room.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00d8\u00a0 In order to keep the sunlight out and room cooled, sliding doors are made with double insulating glass and are tinted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00d8\u00a0 If a towel is found lying on the floor then they are only picked up and cleaned and reused.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Linens are replaced every three days if we require fresh linens just place the signs for fresh linens on the guest pillows.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWe\u00a0 can\u00a0 use\u00a0 fluorescents\u00a0 light\u00a0 bulbs\u00a0 and\u00a0 also\u00a0 CFL\u00a0 bulbs,\u00a0 these\u00a0 produce\u00a0 only\u00a0 less\u00a0 watts.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nInformation\u201fs can be given to guest, attract and impress them in these aspects.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n6. b. Guest rooms<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n

Energy used for air conditioning, ventilation and heating changes with weather conditions but lighting is directly proportional to the occupancy<\/p>\r\n\r\n