More and more, travelers are seeking out sustainable stays and ways to be more eco-friendly on vacation, especially those traveling to Hawaii. Because of this, it’s important as a vacation rental owner to keep up with these needs with eco-friendly home improvements. Changes big and small can go a long way to not only helping reduce your carbon footprint but also attracting these more environmentally conscious vacationers. To help you learn more about ways you can embrace eco-friendly practices, the Coldwell Banker Island Vacations team has put together this guide with things you can do to your rental on Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, or Oahu.
Energy Efficiency
There are several ways you can make your rental more energy efficient. One of the easiest ways is by switching to LED lighting and lightbulbs. This swap will help your Hawaii rental use less electricity, and they last longer than traditional bulbs. You can also install smart thermostats and fans. Ceiling fans help encourage natural ventilation. Smart thermostats allow you to create an optimized schedule based on when there are people staying in the rental. One of the biggest energy-efficient improvements is installing solar panels. Hawaii’s sunshine makes solar a great option for rentals that can accommodate the panels.
Reduce Waste & Eco-Friendly Supplies
Some of the easiest ways to make your Kauai or Maui rental more eco-friendly are through your products and how you dispose of them. Make it easier for your guests to dispose of waste responsibly by having easy-to-find recycling and composting bins. Stock your property’s kitchen with reusable items like cloth towels, beeswax wrap, and reusable shopping bags.
Another easy switch is what products you use in your rental. Choose sustainable materials, such as bamboo, rattan, or reclaimed wood. Appeal to eco-minded travelers by using organic bedding and towels.
Conserve Water
Another thing to look at is ways you can conserve water. Switch your faucets and showerheads to low-flow ones to help reduce water use without sacrificing comfort. Dual flush toilets can also help minimize water waste. If you have a yard, look at replacing some of your lawn with drought-tolerant plants to help cut down your irrigation needs. Find a way to collect rainwater that you can use for irrigation and watering plants.
Let Us Evaluate Your Hawaii Vacation Rental
You don’t have to go about making all these eco-friendly home improvements on your own. Partnering with Coldwell Banker Island Vacations means you have our team of knowledgeable and experienced property managers to help you along the way. We will evaluate your property to see how we can help you get the biggest return on your investment. Because we are a full-service Hawaii property management company, our services include everything you need to be successful, including professional cleaning between reservations, dynamic pricing, and so much more. Reach out today to learn more.
