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One of the benefits of living a more sustainable lifestyle is the relaxing and clean feel your home takes on as you purge the space of the unnecessary items and wasteful practices we’ve come so accustomed to.  Whether your leaving the lights off and living by the natural light a bit longer then usual or introducing natural fabrics and materials into your décor, it’s easy to create a tranquil, spa like place as you give your home a greener feel. 

By taking cues from some of the best sustainable hotels around the world, you can feel like your staying in a lavish hotel even when your at home. 

The Old Bangkok Inn finds it essential to create eco-minded dwellings for guests without sacrificing the ultimate vacation experience – here their philosophy focuses on minimizing their footprint and maximizing the adventure. 

The Topia Inn in Berkshire, Massachusetts, exudes a credible and earthy feel with its organic bedding and solar and 100% biodiesel powered accommodations.  The Topia Inn is a great example of how homeowners don’t have to sacrifice high, unique style when it comes to incorporating organic materials into the home.

Here’s a hot list of hotel green trends that touches on all sorts of innovations consumers are starting to hear about and should be working into their décor and layouts.  These luxurious hotels feature everything from dual flush toilets, responsible lighting and saltwater pools (instead of chlorine) – and you can have it all at home. 

And just incase you decide it’s time to treat yourself to an extra special get away, don’t let your travel plans ruin your sustainable agenda – here’s a list of top eco-hotels and hostels.

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