Spotlight: Ecobnb
Meet Ecobnb… enabling a more sustainable travel experience and the “#SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day” for April 30.
Ecobnb is a global platform dedicated to transforming travel by creating a bridge between conscious travelers and short-term rental hosts committed to sustainability, helping to reduce the footprint of travel. On a mission “to promote a new way of tourism that respects nature, places, and people,” Ecobnb connects travelers with eco-friendly lodgings that meet rigorous sustainability standards—ranging from agritourism farms and mountain huts to urban eco-hotels and off-grid retreats. The site allows users to search by destination, price and amenities -- all with a distinct focus on green travel.
To be listed on Ecobnb, short-term rental properties must adopt at least five out of ten of the platform’s main sustainability criteria. These include features and offerings such as 100% renewable energy, organic or locally sourced food, green building materials, energy-efficient lighting, water-saving appliances, eco-friendly cleaning products, waste recycling and/or car-free accessibility.
Many properties go far beyond these minimums, aiming for net-zero operations or regenerative approaches to land and community. By prioritizing transparency and providing detailed sustainability data for each stay, Ecobnb enables consumers to make informed choices that align with their environmental values. Ecobnb also offers their Reconnect program, a loyalty initiative designed to reward travelers for choosing sustainable accommodations through which participants can redeem points for Travel Gift Cards (for future green travel) or Forest Gift Cards (to support reforestation projects).
Through these efforts, Ecobnb not only is working to reduce the carbon footprint of travel but also to support small businesses and local economies dedicated to ecological stewardship.
About the "#SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day"
This series celebrates and highlights the brands and innovators dedicated to creating a greener, more sustainable world. Each day, the series shines a spotlight on a trailblazer making significant strides in promoting eco-friendly living through innovative products, solutions and practices.