除了全體淨灘,今年我們想做更細的事:碳中和的實踐
住過旅巷的大家,可能發現我們一直默默在為永續旅行努力。
連續兩年獲得 Good Travel Seal 的認證,是旅巷與這片土地最深的情書。今年我們邁向了銀級認證,這份榮譽不只是肯定,更提醒著我們:關於永續,我們可以走得更深、更遠。
大家在旅行時,也開始在意身後留下的碳足跡。(對了,你知道什麼是碳足跡嗎?) 你可以把它想像成這趟旅行對地球留下的重量。我們吹冷氣耗的電、洗澡加熱的水、甚至外帶美食產生的餐具垃圾,這些生活瑣事背後都會產生二氧化碳,這些重量加總起來,就是我們的碳足跡。
今年四月世界地球日,除了全體出動淨灘,我們更決定啟動全面的能源碳盤查。我們細緻地記錄下營運中的每一滴水、每一度電、每一張瓦斯單。這不只是數字,而是旅店的呼吸紀錄。透過這些數據,我們希望讓每位旅人都能更清楚地看見,自己在旅程中與環境產生的連結。
我們知道旅行不可能完全沒有碳排放,但我們可以一起努力做到碳中和。
(那什麼是碳中和呢?) 簡單來說,就是「加加減減等於零」。既然旅行一定會產生碳排(+),那我們就透過一些行動(例如自備水壺、減少洗滌)來把這些負擔抵銷掉(-)。只要加加減減之後的結果趨近於零,這趟旅行就不會給大自然帶來多餘的負擔,這就是碳中和。
數據是理性的,但你的參與是有溫度的。
想邀你一起加入這場碳中和行動,只要在入住期間完成下面任兩個小任務,我們準備了 旅巷下回見 住宿折扣券 送給你,謝謝你跟我們一起愛護地球:
- 續住不更換計畫:套房房客續住期間不更換床單與毛巾,把水資源留給自然。
- 減塑行動派:自備餐具,或跟我們借店裡的環保餐盒、冰霸杯去外帶好吃的美食。
- 綠色交通先行:搭大眾交通來旅巷,或是在台中使用大眾工具旅行,用慢節奏認識這座城市。
- 綠色飲水:全程自備水壺、不購買瓶裝水,讓我們一起從源頭減塑。
盤查數據,是為了給未來一個更清晰的藍圖。
偷偷告訴你,其實來旅巷入住時你都已經默默做了許多低碳選擇唷!
像是大受好評的蔬食早餐自助吧,我們使用在地食材和簡單烹調,碳排比外帶早餐低了很多;還有大廳那面旅行資訊牆,透過 QR code 推薦地圖,讓你用步行或單車就能探索台中;甚至是大廳的免廢塑膠袋區和冰箱惜食區,都讓物品和食物能分享給下一個需要的人。
下次旅行,來跟旅巷一起試試看這種低碳的生活方式吧! 謝謝你,跟我們一起走在永續的路上。
Beyond Beach Cleanups: Carbon Neutral Stay
To everyone who’s stayed at Loosha, you probably know how much we care about the planet. After two years of Good Travel Seal certification, we’re proud to announce we’ve reached Silver Level this year! It’s a huge milestone, and it’s pushing us to go even further.
What is a “Carbon Footprint”? Think of it as the “weight” your trip leaves on Earth. The electricity for AC, the hot water for showers, and the waste from takeout—all these add up to your carbon footprint.
What about “Carbon Neutral”? It’s basically simple math: Plus (+) and Minus (-) equals Zero. Since travel always creates some carbon (plus), we can balance it out through eco-friendly actions (minus). When the result is zero, your trip leaves no extra burden on nature.
This April, for Earth Day, we’re tracking every drop of water and every kilowatt of power to see exactly how Loosha “breathes.” Data is rational, but your participation is what brings the warmth.
Join our Carbon Neutral Mission! Complete any TWO of these mini-tasks during your stay, and we’ll give you a Loosha Discount Voucher for your next visit:
- Eco-Stay: Skip the towel and linen change (Suites only).
- Plastic-Free: Use your own cutlery/bottles or borrow our eco-containers and tumblers for takeout.
- Green Transit: Arrive by public transport or explore Taichung by bus/bike.
- Green Hydration: Use your reusable water bottle and say no to bottled water.
Did you know? You’re already a Low-Carbon Traveler! By enjoying our locally-sourced Veggie Breakfast, using our QR Code Travel Wall for walking tours, or sharing food in our Community Fridge, you’ve already been helping us save the planet.
Next time you travel, why not try the Loosha low-carbon way? Thank you for walking this sustainable path with us.