Amiram Hayardeny's My China Experience

Save the Earth and a Few Bucks Too

“Dear Guest", says the little sign in the bathroom at the hotel,
"Everyday millions of gallons of water are used to wash towels that have only been used once.  You make the choice: A towel on the rack means I will use again,  A towel on the floor means please replace Thank you for helping us conserve the Earth's vital resources”. 

So far, a quote.  Now, what's written between the lines:
"And a few bucks too.  If you decide to re-use your towel, we don't have to wash it, we don't have to dry it, and if there are many of you guys, then over a course of a year we may actually save a bundle.
You are requested to present your good will.  We will bring our bank account to the table.  That's fair, isn't it?

My response to this is simple: do you want to save the earth, then pledge a penny to the World Wildlife Foundation or some other organization of your choice.  It just doesn't make sense for you guys to pocket the entire savings.

Having said that, let me state clearly: I don't change towels daily at home, and I most certainly don't when I'm away.  Same for linen.  In fact, I have the “Please Do Not Disturb” sign on my door usually for the duration of the trip unless it's over five days.  All I'm asking is for the Hospitality Industry to contribute its share, donate money to the World Wildlife Foundation.

Posted at 01:24PM Mar 20, 2008 by Amiram Hayardeny in Personal  |  Comments[0]