The Green Movement: Embracing Sustainability in Manhattan Hotels
Just imagine - you're tucked comfortably in New York City's embrace, living in a Manhattan hotel. While the hustle of city-life sings its energetic song outside, there’s another melody playing within. Let me introduce you to that tune, my friend! It's called Sustainability. I know you might be thinking, it’s the same old - reduce, reuse, recycle - we hear from everyone, right? Wrong! From rooftop gardens to beekeeping, Manhattan's hotel scene is redefining the concept of 'Green' and trust me, it's more interesting than you’d think it'd be!
Manhattan's Greenscape
No, I don't mean the lettuce in your Caesar salad! I'm referring to the living, breathing gardens that have laid claim to Manhattan hotel rooftops. Doing their bit in combating the 'urban heat island' effect, these rooftop havens also yield fresh produce for hotel kitchens. Additionally, these gardens act as habitats for local biodiversity, making your hotel stay not just self-indulgent, but also eco-friendly.
Ever heard of a hotel that keeps bees on its roof? Well, it's not a buzz, it's a reality. Many Manhattan hotels maintain rooftop bee hives that contribute to the ecosystem and also, provide delicious, homegrown honey for their guests! I mean, bees in a penthouse, who would’ve thought!?
Water Conservation At Its Best
Manhattan hotels are also looking for ways to conserve water. From reducing flow rates in showers to reusing rainwater collected on those beautiful green rooftops, these hotels have really taken the 'dive' into sustainability! Is it a pool joke? Let's not 'wade' into that for now!
The Elegant Waste Management Symphony
While New York city, the 'Apple', is known for producing a lot of 'peels', the hotels are turning trash into treasure. Composting, recycling, and reusing have become second nature to them, ensuring we leave a smaller footprint on our beloved Mother Earth.
Do you know that many hotels have partnered with local farmers for composting and use their wastes like coffee grounds and food leftovers? Well, if that’s not what you call a fruitful collaboration, I don't know what is!
Love For Local
Hotels in Manhattan are using locally sourced materials and artisan products, cutting down transport emissions and supporting local economies. I promise you, those artisan soaps and locally crafted beers taste of love and sustainability, not compromise!
So, next time you step into a Manhattan hotel, you're not just checking in to a room, you're checking in to a vibrant ecosystem that's committed to a greener future.
References
Aldrich, R. (2018). The Greening Of New York City. HuffPost. Available at: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-greening-of-new-york-city_b_59626eb0e4b0cf3c8e8d5a02. [Accessed 10 March 2022]
UN Environment Programme. (2020). Enhancing sustainability of operations and global value chains. UNEP - UN Environment Programme. Available at: https://www.unep.org/resources/report/enhancing-sustainability-operations-and-global-value-chains. [Accessed 10 March 2022]