Go green with an Eco Friendly B&B in Ireland

A challenge facing Irish B&B owners today is ensuring that the B&B offers a top quality experience to visitors, but without leaving an environmentally damaging footprint. Sustainable Tourism is increasing in popularity in Ireland and B&B Ireland Eco-Friendly Bed and Breakfasts are at the forefront of this growing trend.

Today’s travellers are seeking out alternatives to the impersonality of other types of accommodation and are opting for the real Irish home B&B experience that is kind to the environment and also offers a memorable holiday experience. B&B Ireland Eco-Friendly bed and breakfasts offer a more holistic, natural, and earth-friendly experience to the visitor. Eco-friendly B&B’s can also offer a range of outdoor activities to suit all the family while caring for the local environment.

The B&B Ireland ‘Eco-Friendly Category’ is tailor made for bed and breakfasts because of their flexibility, and adaptability towards measures that protect the environment. With training and advice B&B owners incorporate more earth-friendly practices into daily activity within the B&B such as: waste recycling, energy efficiency, water preservation, organic cookery etc.

Traditionally, Irish B&B owners are hospitable, friendly, caring, considerate people who take pride in conserving, recycling, and promoting their local areas. Many B&B’s are located in farm and countryside areas of Ireland where they support local wildlife or grow organic vegetables among many other activities. Other B&B’s are near towns and cities and offer guests a natural renewable B&B experience. Conscientious visitors to Ireland welcome eco-friendly practices in the B&B sector and it is important to the future of Ireland and the rest of the world to ensure we protect our planet.

An Eco-Friendly B&B considers the following eco practices:

·        Environmental Awareness

·        Waste Reduction / Reuse / Recycle

·        Energy Efficiency

·        Alternative Renewable Energy

·        Water Conservation

·        Indoor Air Quality

·        Biodegradable Products

·        Organic Products

·        Responsible Transportation

·        Landscape/Soil Conservation

·        Supporting Local Community