Going Green has many benefits

A Question of Balance – Green is the New Black

“A Question of Balance Sustainable Tourism Self-Audit Workbook,” (1995), was used as the source of information for this revised workbook.

Partners in the revisions for “A Question of Balance – Green is the new Black” (2009) include Dalhousie University – Eco Efficiency Centre, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage and the TIANS.

Download a PDF version of “A Question of Balance – Green is the new Black”

The self-audit interactive forms can be downloaded by sector by clicking the links provided below.

General audit
Accommodation
Food & Beverage

Green Your Business Toolkit

TIAC released their Green Your Business Toolkit for tourism operators on November 4, 2008.  The publication, a collaborative effort between CTC, Parks Canada and TIAC, gives Canadian travel business owners tips and practical advice.

Click here to download the Green Your Business Toolkit

Each of us uses energy in our businesses.  Bullfrog Power offers an easy, powerful and affordable way to reduce your environmental impact, cause new renewable generation to be built and create a cleaner world for today and tomorrow. Check out how easy and affordable is actually is to do. You can also brag about this service on your website if you sign up.

Shop locally and brag about it

Shopping at locally owned stores and business is an immediate way to support the economic health of a region and local area.  Shopping locally helps build a connection to community, supports employment and engages our tax dollars in the community in which we live. A vibrant local small business economy adds to the quality of life of a community and offers competitive value and expands the range of consumer choice in goods and services

Consider highlighting on your website  how you support your local economy by using fresh, healthy products in your B & B

Visit the Select Nova Scotia website to Buy Local & Eat Fresh and the Nova Scotia Farmers Markets expanding in many areas