EPA’s Water Alliances for Voluntary Efficiency (WAVE) program is a voluntary partnership with commercial businesses and institutions to prevent pollution and to reduce the demand for water and energy resources. Currently more than 100 businesses and organizations participate in WAVE. The American Hotel and Motel Association has endorsed the program as both economically and environmentally beneficial to its members.
For a traveler interested in choosing responsible ecodestinations, tours and accommodations, the WAVE designation indicates that a hotel or motel:
- protects the environment by conserving water resources and natural habitats.
- conserves energy through water and energy efficient heating, pumping and wastewater treatment.
- reduces costs and saves money through regular maintenance practices and efficient water and energy use.
- attracts environmentally conscious customers by demonstrating strong environmental stewardship.
For more information, contact the EPAs WAVE program.
