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Ratings 2
This page complements the article Reflections on "Green Ratings" by Anne Becher and Beatrice Blake
Questions on our survey are divided into three areas: environment, economic, and sociocultural. Following are the criteria we included, divided into levels of importance within the area. Issues in the first tier carried the most weight, the second tier were mid-weighted, and the third tier was the lightest. If any readers are interested in why we gave these criteria the weight we did, Anne Becher would be happy to give more detailed explanations (Anne.Becher@Colorado.EDU).
Tier Two:
Real Impact on the Site by Construction
Number of Persons per Tour
Erosion of Trails
Use of Biodegradable Cleaning Products
Energy Conservation
Construction Materials
Information for Visitors
Wild Animals in Captivity
Employee Training on Environmental Topics
Tier Three:
Introduction of Exotic Species
Water Conservation
Impact Studies
Tier Two:
Contracts with Local Providers
Where are Purchases Made
Are Local Handicrafts Sold?
Year-round Employee Contracts
Employee Incentives
Tier Three:
Which Major Purchases for the Lodging are Imported Directly?
Tier Two:
Makes Donations (Money, Resources, Time)
Tier Three:
Identifies Positive and Negative Cultural Aspects
Anne Becher and Beatrice Blake are the authors of The New to Key Costa Rica
available at bookstores or from Amazon.com.
Eco Travels in Costa Rica Greening hotels and restaurants
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