The researcher’s investigation regarding eco initiatives within
tourism was narrowed down to focus on two factors, namely the
environment and society and the link between them. The nature
of the service provided by hotels dictates that they are largely
dependent on what the environment is able to provide (Hamele
and Eckardt, 2006: 3; Alexander, 2002: 5). This involves that hotel
guests have an expectation that their physiological needs will be
met in excess, resulting in a higher than average use of water and
production of food waste.