What does “water stewardship” mean and how can a hotel take responsibility for local water resources?
Water stewardship is a strategic approach that extends beyond the boundaries of a hotel’s own property. It means that a company recognizes and actively assumes its responsibility for the sustainable management of shared, local water resources. It’s not just about reducing its own consumption, but also about ensuring that the entire watershed remains healthy. How […]
What technologies enable greywater recycling, and how can the water be safely reused in a hotel?
Greywater recycling is a key technology for achieving water neutrality. It separates the relatively clean wastewater from showers, bathtubs, and hand basins (greywater) from the heavily contaminated wastewater from toilets and kitchens (blackwater). The Treatment Technology: Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) The most advanced and safest method for greywater treatment is the Membrane Bioreactor. The process involves […]
What do “water neutrality” or even “water positivity” mean for a hotel?
These terms describe a far more ambitious approach than just water conservation. They redefine a hotel’s relationship with the local water cycle. Water Efficiency: This is the foundation. The goal is to minimize water consumption through technical measures (e.g., water-saving fixtures) and operational processes (e.g., towel reuse). Water Neutrality (Net-Zero Water): A hotel is water-neutral […]