Eco Accommodation in Yorkshire

The power of the 'Green Pound' has been much touted in recent years with political parties desperately trying to convince the public they care about wind turbines and former shopping gurus doing a sharp u-turn on their fast fashion ethos to promote clothes swapping and charity boutiques. Business have been quick to clock on, with initiatives like the Green Tourism scheme rewarding businesses for eco friendly initiatives. 

>> Find Eco Friendly Accommodation in Yorkshire

It benefits everyone, helping eco conscious travellers plan their staycation and helping businesses promote to a specific market, which in turn makes hotels more likely to be eco friendly. This mutually beneficial arrangement is central to greening Britain; the easier it is made, the more likely everyone will feel that doing their bit can contribute to a better world.

If you are planning a carbon neutral brit-packing tour of Yorkshire, try out one of the eco friendly hotels in Scarborough, who at the very least will use locally sourced produce, which is lower in food miles and tends to be fresher. Often organic and fair trade foods are used as well as E-cover cleaning products. Other options include a holiday park, with eco friendly options such as Tipis and camping to be considered.

The Green Tourism scheme have given 'gold awards' to selected accommodation providers who have excelled their standards - which start at 'going green'.  There are fewer green hotels in Leeds, but still a few that have met or exceeded the Green Tourism standards; including recycling, the products they use, use of sustainable energy, promotion of public transport and general green innovation.