General

Look at the links below to find out more about how to make your business more environmentally friendly.

 Resources

California Sustainable Tourism Handbook

Research

• California Welcome Center Survey on Attitudes Towards Green Practices in the Travel Industry 
• Climate Path Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Travel Research
• Going Green Key to Making Green, article by Caroline Beteta
• The Union of Concerned Scientists *
• The CMIGreen Traveler Study 2009

Advocacy

• California Small Business Association *
• California Urban Water Conservation Council *
• Consortium for Energy Efficiency *
• Solar Living Institute *

Energy Efficiency Information

• Pacific Gas and Electric Energy Saving Tips *
• Smart from the Start Water Conservation Program *
• Flex Your Power Energy Efficiency Program *
• Business and Organization Carbon Calculator *
• Go Solar California - Information on the benefits of solar power * 

* Provided by Sandra Sun-Ah Ponting, PhD and Jess Ponting, PhD of the San Diego State University Sustainable Tourism Program.

 Certifications

• San Francisco Green Business Standards 
• U.S. Green Building Program – LEED 

 Case Studies

• Stirling Energy Systems - Solar Power solutions *
• Green Institute for Village Empowerment * 

* Provided by Sandra Sun-Ah Ponting, PhD and Jess Ponting, PhD of the San Diego State University Sustainable Tourism Program.