Title: Research hospitality industry conservation practices.
Course: Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism II (16999-II) > Section: Demonstrating Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness

Research should include examples of how operations have adopted or established programs in the areas of

- water conservation
- energy (i.e., utilities) conservation
- materials conservation (e.g., construction)
- chemical conservation (e.g., cleaning products)
- waste disposal and recycling
- compost management systems
- sustainability
- green technologies (e.g., hydroculture)
- local sourcing.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is conservation?
- Why is recycling important?

Communication

- How do progressive conservation practices benefit a business?
- How do hotels get customers involved in conservation?

Leadership

- What are green technologies? How do they affect management's decisions?
- Why should hotels and restaurants take the lead in promoting conservation?

Management

- What are strategies for reducing waste?
- Who enforces conservation regulations within a business?
- What is the economic effect of conservation practices on the industry?