Some thoughts on Green Tourism

Currently residing with a group of friends in a Scandanavian-style chalet at Langdale Hotel and Spa, en plein campagne in The Lakes. Did not think it was particularly eco apart from a small section on Sustainability in their Welcome Guide, a tiny sign saying you can recycle glass, cans, plastics and paper in a communal recycling facility by the Main Entrance, as well as the Bare Minerals make-up collection in the Spa (which isn't necessarily as sustainable as it could be) but lo and behold, they won Green Tourism Gold Award! I will be keeping my eyes peeled now to find out how they won this- what the buildings are made of, where the restaurant food is sourced from, where the solar panels are... I am all for positive reinforcement, celebration of achievement and praise but thus far I am struggling to see the achievements... Nonetheless, it is beautiful here and we have been walking, cycling and sailing so at least our activites are fairly eco!