The first place is {called|named] Terranea Resort and is located on the Palo Verdes peninsula and offers stunning views of the California coastline. They are committed to be a completely green resort in several ways. All staff are trained to use green tactics and the guests are encouraged to adhere to the 3 R’s which are reduce, reuse and recycle on their visit. They use only green cleaning items at the resort as well as low emission and hybrid vehicles on site as well. The majority of their information is shared digitally reducing paper and transportation is offered for guests eliminating the need for rental cars on the road. They are also working with a nature conservation group to keep up the health of the natural coastline.

The second place is known as the Post Ranch Inn and is up on the cliffs of Big Sur, California. It is a quick drive to charming towns of Monterey and Carmel. The resort has 90 acres of protected space and they are working on maintaining the environment of the animals and plants that live in that location by teaching the guests and staff to the conservation efforts. The resort uses solar power as well as recycles water with a special system and keeps water usage lower with low flow toilets and showers. Low efficiency lighting in used throughout the resort as well as recycling bins in all guest rooms assist to cut down on energy. And only organic cotton is used for all the sheets and towels.

The third place is known as L’Auberge Del Mar in San Diego and is a member of destination earth which is an environmentally {aware|focused] hotel management company. They have a full training of staff to use eco friendly practices on a daily basis. One way they try to help with this is to buying organic foods made there locally and from local growers. The property has also been equipped with low efficiency lighting, heating and cooling and water devices to eliminate waste and save energy.

If more people could follow the steps of these places it would help. Try to eliminate your car use by walking or riding your bike to short distances, get rid of all of your light bulbs with led ones, and try to recycle more than you put in the trash. These are one of many things that will make a difference in the environment.