Quick Wins for Owners: Steps to Sustainable Properties

In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a responsibility, vacation rental owners like you have the power to make a meaningful impact. Embracing eco-friendly practices not only benefits the planet, but it also opens doors to financial savings, enhanced guest experiences, and a competitive edge in the market.

There are some very simple, common sense things you can implement today without any major investment, just slightly changing the way you do things!

No, it’s not about making structural changes or investing in solar panels! (Though if you have them… well done!).

WHAT YOU PROBABLY ALREADY HAVE:

 80% of your light bulbs are LED

 you have dual flush in your toilet

 your windows are double glazed

 the washing machine has an eco-setting

WHAT YOU CAN EASILY CHANGE:

 call your electricity supplier and ask to be switched to 100% renewable energy

 switch your toilet paper and paper towels to recycled paper

leave shampoo and shower gel that is free of microplastics

 leave a basket or trolley for shopping so guests don’t need plastic bags

 attach a “Flow Restrictor” to your shower head (€8/$10) and save 8 gallons / 30 litres of water per shower.

 hang a chart up that lists all the above features so you may influence your guests to do the same on their return home!