Chapters 4,5 and 6

Water Management in hotels. Which hotel areas are the ones using most water? (mark as many as appropriate

• Room service

• Rooms

• Laundry

• Kitchen

Water Management. What percentage accounts for water in utility bills in hotels?

• 8%

• 12%

• 15%

• 17%

Water Management in hotels. How many times do hotels pay for the same water?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Answer explanation

Most hotels pay for the water they consume twice – first by purchasing fresh water and then by disposing of it as waste water.

______is the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism.

Answer explanation

EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. Since 1987, it has helped businesses, communities and governments to deliver clean, safe, prosperous and healthy destinations for travellers to visit, live, work and play. It understands the value of big ideas and the importance of clear communication. It knows that what can be good for the planet is also good for business.

Water Management in hotels. In order to manage water, you must first_____

• measure it

• establish a water champion

• investigate what rebates are available

• provide training

Water Management in hotels. Benchmark values for fresh water consumption in typical hotels are measured in:

• litres

• m2

• m3

• gallons

Answer explanation

Water Management in hotels. Which hotel areas are able to help reduce water consumption? (mark as many as appropriate)

• Bathrooms

• Kitchen

• Grounds and Gardens

• Laundry

Water management in hotels. In bathrooms, the shower flow should not be more than______ litres/min

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Water Management in hotels. To manage water consumption In grounds and gardens: (mark as many as appropriate)

• The best time to water the grounds is in midday.

• Use rainwater harvesting techniques

• Consider installing a treatment system to use treated black water from toilets in the gardens.

• Place wood chips on top of soil helps to reduce evaporation.

Answer explanation

- The best time to water the grounds is in the evening.

- Avoid automated watering systems.

- Use rainwater harvesting techniques to divert and capture rainwater from roofs and gutters.

- Consider installing a treatment system to use treated black water from toilets in the gardens.

- Using your own organic compost will add nutrients and help retain moisture in the soil.

- Placing wood chips on top of soil helps to reduce evaporation.

Food Management in hotels. _____ is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

• WRAP

• FAO

• FOA

• WROP

Answer explanation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.