When you are there from New England Communities.

• "If the hotel has an environmental program, participate as much as possible. If you have any questions about how, simply ask when you check in.
  
• Never leave lights on when you are not in the room.
  
• Lower the thermostat when you leave the room for long periods of time.
  
• If your destination is a warm climate then close the drapes. Or, if you have Venetian blinds, angle them up to bounce the sunlight off the ceiling. This will keep the room cooler.
• Conversely let the sun warm up your room during the day if you are in a cooler climate.
  Leave unopened shampoo, soap, and other items in the hotel unless you are taking it home to use.
  
• Avoid room service and carry-out which increase waste.
  
• Use water sparingly. In some places this is a very scarce resource.
  
• Never buy items made from endangered species.
  
• Walk or use public transportation.
  
• Grab only the maps and brochures that you will actually use. If in a large group, share brochures whenever possible.
  
• Take pictures and leave the location as you found it. Never remove wildlife from it’s natural environment including shells, flowers and coral.
  
• When hiking or camping, stay only in marked areas to avoid destroying vegetation.
  
• Buy locally produced produce in order to reduce the pollution required to import goods"said New England Communities.