By Erik Folgate on 6/26/2008 6:28 PMTravelers who are looking to green up their travels will have no problem doing so in DC. The city that is home to so many of this country's historical sights and leaders, is also leading the way to a cleaner and greener future. DC is even home to some of the greenest hotels in the country. Check out some city information and our top 10 list of Green Hotels in DC. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 6/18/2008 2:42 PMWhile it can sometimes be intimidating to journey outside the comfortably numb of one's own country (especially when you have dietary restrictions) traveling abroad as a family is fulfilling on so many levels… With some preparation, finding foods that you feel good about giving your family will be a snap… Article by Ginger CarlsonRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 6/9/2008 7:13 PMThe Associated Press reported today that Larry Klayman, a Miami lawyer is suing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for the escalating cost of oil. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 5/29/2008 4:50 PMWe set up a booth at the Green Earth Expo here in Orlando, and we got an amazing response! Check out some pictures of the event and our thank you to the attendees of the show.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 5/8/2008 4:06 PMSorting hotel search results by Price, Hotel Name, or Distance from a Landmark are familiar tools to almost any traveler, but RezHub.com is now providing a sort feature with a conscience: Sort by Green Score. Customers using the RezHub.com hotel search are now able to view hotels in order of the way they care for the environment.
The RezHub Green Score and Sort by Green features are Patent Pending.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 4/30/2008 1:55 PMRezHub is looking to hire a Web Developer! If you're interested, read this blog for details.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 4/24/2008 1:03 PMFirst, it was Wisconsin that forged ahead with a wholehearted green tourism effort, now Virginia has joined in the fun. Article by Jessica BlairRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 4/16/2008 5:40 PMGo Live Give is a green travel show that encourages a healthy lifestyle of eco-friendly vacationing, voluntourism and social responsibility. This original concept for Go Live Give originated out of the dedicated work of Maria Warman (host) and Kim Rowe (producer), two passionate individuals who share a love for travel, healthy living and giving back.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 4/10/2008 7:09 AMSpring is finally in the air! It’s time for tank tops, sunshine, beach days, and for most of us it’s time for a little spring cleaning. This blog is about the dangerous chemicals found in household cleaning products and some excellent green alternatives. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 3/28/2008 6:19 PMWith the kick-off of our new travel search, RezHub.com becomes the first travel site in history to incorporate Green Score ratings and information in every hotel search. Travelers now have a quick and easy way to learn about environmentally friendly lodging options, without having to spend extra time researching and reserving their trips at multiple websites.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 3/10/2008 5:53 PMHow many times have you left the lights on in your hotel room without thinking twice about it? What about leaving the air conditioner or heater running all day on high? Even those of us who are ultra green at home can sometimes forget about our environmental commitments while we're on vacation. WattStopper/Legrand has come up with an excellent solution to this temporary memory loss; a line of key card switches called the HS line, that actually turn the lights out for us. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 3/5/2008 2:55 PMHypermiling, or driving your car “in a manner that maximizes mileage,” has become more popular among drivers worldwide, as concerns over increasing gas prices and environmental issues heighten. Whether you’re trying to make a difference by helping the environment, or you’re just aiming to save a few more dollars at the pump each month, check out this ultimate guide to hypermiling, which provides tips and resources for smart driving. Article by EcoTrekkerRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 2/27/2008 3:23 PMWhen I found out that there were some great eco friendly hotels in Boston AND it was also known as "the Hub of the Universe," I knew it would be the perfect candidate for our next feature green destination. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 2/22/2008 5:00 PMAlthough we're still a long way from the list of the worlds greenest cities, even the hotels here are making some big changes for Planet Earth. RezHub put together a top 10 list of the city's greenest hotels to help you plan a great green Orlando vacation. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 2/19/2008 4:06 PMGreen Travel was on the news over the weekend! Watch the video here.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 2/15/2008 6:52 PMThere is a 50% chance that Lake Mead, a key water source for millions of people in the Southwestern US, will be completely dry by 2021.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 2/7/2008 6:53 PMRRR, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The 3 R's have been around since I was a kid but they're still around because what they stand for is powerful. Sticking to the 3 R's keeps our landfills from overloading and helps to curb the production of unnecessary disposables and materials. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/29/2008 2:30 PMSan Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, Victorian architecture along rolling hills…and for being pretty darn green. RezHub has put together a Top 10 list of Eco-Friendly Hotels in San Francisco. These hotels have been awarded with a RezHub Green Score of at least 4/5 green branches. The best part of this list is, when you book them with us we guarantee that you won't find a lower price anywhere else on the internet. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/15/2008 11:47 AMWe put together a Green Travel Plan that makes traveling green easy for anyone, no matter what their shade of green. What's even better is you don't have to camp out in the jungle or hike from place to place to make an impact (unless of course, that's what you're into). Remember, every little bit counts and following any or all of these steps will add up to a world of change.
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By Erik Folgate on 1/9/2008 2:11 PMIt's more mini than the mini, and it's coming. It’s just like a "normal" car, with manual or automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows...all the accoutrements that most cars have today. Only it is 1/2 the size. What is it? The Smart Car. Article by - Heather PenningtonRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/7/2008 2:50 PMTheir new Green-Key product is a paperboard version of the PVC plastic key cards. These keys are completely biodegradable and easily recycled. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/31/2007 1:03 PMThe things we do "just a little bit" of will eventually add up, and we all know it. Whether it's eating "just a little bit" more over the holidays, spending "just a little bit" extra on those shopping sprees, or partying "just a little bit" longer on work nights, eventually you're going to feel the effects. Since we all know this "little bit" of wisdom let's turn it into something positive for the planet in the New Year! Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/26/2007 4:38 PMThe word, "green", has quickly become the most popular buzz word around politics, businesses, and water coolers. But just how green are folks? When I say folk this time, I am speaking of businesses. After all, businesses contribute more to the declining climate conditions than anyone. Article by - Will StrohlRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/20/2007 3:30 PMThe Bush administration, who originally criticized congress for pushing a "partisan bill they knew had no chance of being signed into law," changed their tune after weeks of negotiation. President Bush signed a modified version of the bill into law this morning, which will cause the first major increase in fuel efficiency standards in over 30 years along with some other really positive changes. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/17/2007 5:10 PMWith all of the talk these days of going "green", and all of the supporting data flying around, there is no denying that we need to each begin doing something to help out ourselves and those we care about in the future... Article by - Will StrohlRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/13/2007 9:19 AMSo, from small businesses to corporate giants like Wal-Mart and Google, going green has become the norm, the necessary. Recycling bins are springing up, alternative energy is powering buildings, water conservation programs are being put into place; and that's just the tip of the melting iceberg. Green Travel by RezHub.com, is helping businesses to green up their corporate travel as well. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/12/2007 2:29 PMPhil wants to help make this holiday season the most green, good and giving yet. To that end, he’s prepared an assortment of gifts that are good, eco-friendly and ones with a philanthropic edge. There are many ways of giving -- sharing time, preserving memories, and buying gifts. So if you have to shop, Phil says spend wisely. Article by - Phil GoodRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/29/2007 2:52 PMThis holiday season, try giving in green! Greening up your gifts is simple, and it can make an enormous difference in reducing that load on our landfills. What's even better is that it can actually save you some GREEN! Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/23/2007 1:03 PMHolidays can be a ton of fun, but they can also create a lot of waste…wasted paper, wasted energy, wasted food, and the list goes on. Luckily there are a lot of really simple steps you can take to green up your holiday! This will be the first in a series of blogs to help you do just that!Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/21/2007 9:42 AMThere are a number of things we can do to green up our yard. Doing so not only helps us with the environment, it helps save money and resources. Article by - Justin SamuelsRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/20/2007 5:25 PMThe Expo will be one of the largest environmental products and services trade shows in history. You can attend for free and learn about living a greener lifestyle and connect with businesses that support the environment. If you're a business it's a great way to spread the word about your environmental practices! Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/19/2007 9:33 AMIn an age of skyrocketing energy costs, greening up your home not only helps the environment, but it also helps you save money. There are very basic things that homeowners can easily and affordably do to green up the home and cut costs. Article by - Justin SamuelsRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/16/2007 4:36 PMYou may have noticed that our blog looks a little different than yesterday, and a new link is appearing in the navigation bar for a "Green Travel Forum." What does all this mean to you? Well, we've gone interactive so now you can be an active part of Green Travel! Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/9/2007 3:18 PMKETV 7 in Nebraska did a story about greening up your vacations, and they even showed our site. Check out the story and the video here! Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/7/2007 4:01 PMIt's important to support the green efforts that each hotel takes because it shows management that they are doing the right thing, and it encourages further expansion of green programs. Where one leaf sprouts, another is sure to follow! Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/5/2007 2:59 PMI travel a lot myself, mostly by plane and generally I stay in hotels. As I have become more aware of things like water consumption, plastics, and waste, I have looked at my traveling in a different way… a greener point of view.
You and I may not want or be able to travel less, but there are a few little things that we can do that can help to reduce the resources that we use, even when we are away from home. Article by - Meghan WierRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/26/2007 2:58 PMOK, so I got the title from a song...but...it may ring true sooner than you think! Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/22/2007 2:56 PMAircrafts currently produce about 3% of world CO2 emissions. Think 3% doesn't seem like much? Article by - Heather PenningtonRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/19/2007 2:54 PMI must ask that before I drink yet another cup of coffee, shampoo my hair, or
use that cream on my face that helps me get a better shave.
I have to ask myself, are these products I use worth it?
Is preserving my lifestyle worth it? Article by - Taharah-Iman CobbRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/16/2007 2:47 PMAlthough these two gooey globs don't look like much, they are actually helping to clean up the carbon that’s gathered in the atmosphere! Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/8/2007 2:39 PMAt the time, I thought the news pretty ridiculous. What difference does 10% make? Article by - Andrew RileyRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/3/2007 2:31 PMWhen traveling, check out your local farmer's market. Instead of opting for fast food as you cross the country, or walking into a big, well known chain once you reach your destination, try grabbing lunch or breakfast at a farmer's market. Article by - Heather PenningtonRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/29/2007 3:28 PMWell maybe not the O.C. as you know it, we're talking Orange County, FL here…but even though we're far from California, we still have some pretty cool things going on. Article By - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/27/2007 2:29 PMHow does RezHub.com contribute everyday? Article by - CharlieRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/21/2007 2:27 PMThe race is on and to be adopted worldwide, the new fuel needs to be not only clean burning, but it also needs to hold enough power to move a vehicle at high speeds, and withstand variable altitudes, temperatures and engines. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/14/2007 11:36 AMHotels across the country are swapping out their old lighting for Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/10/2007 7:40 AMAs the number of people traveling each year increases, it's important to know that there are ways to ensure the amount of carbon emitted along with them actually decreases. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/7/2007 6:17 AMFor a hotel, it can mean many things, but it is simply defined as environmentally friendly properties whose management takes into consideration processes and procedures that can help positively affect their surrounding environments. Article by - CharlieRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/5/2007 5:30 AMWell the term "carbon footprint" actually has nothing to do with your feet. A carbon footprint is the total amount of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and other greenhouse gases produced during the life of a product or service. Article by - MelissaRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/18/2007 6:52 AMGreen Travel by RezHub.com would like to offer you a simple solution that will show the world that your event and it's organizers are both concerned about the environment, AND taking important steps toward a greener tomorrow.Read More » |