Though many people claim they are trying to lead eco-friendly lifestyles, it seems once they are traveling, good earth-conscious habits go on vacation as well. Randal Savage, the Corporate Director of Tooms at Starwood Hotels and Resorts says he has heard of several instances where housekeeping staff members have found some very non-green behavior from hotel guests, including lights and televisions left on in empty rooms, as well as running water in the shower.

"I don't think anyone is intentionally wasteful on the road, but it can be hard to stay on the straight and narrow when your routine is disrupted by travel. We know our guests want to be eco-conscious; it is our job to make it easy for them," said Savage.

This doesn't come as a huge shock given that a survey conducted last summer saw nearly 60 per cent of frequent travelers admit they didn't let green habits slip while away from home. Seventy per cent of respondents said that even though they made genuine efforts to conserve water at home, only 18 per cent attempted to do so while staying in a hotel. As for leaving hotel room lights on, 63 per cent said they were more likely to do so then when they are at home.

Even if travelers aren't staying in facility classified as "green," there are still measures they can take to  be environmentally-conscious while away from home.

- Unplug cell phone charges, laptops and any other electronics when they are not being used.

- Use natural light whenever possible instead of being tempted to flip the light switch on every time you're in your room.

- Though most hotels are climate controlled, most allow you to adjust your room temperature. The temperature should be set to an average 68 degrees in winter months and 78 degrees during the summer to conserve energy when possible. If you'll be away from your room all day, adjust the temperature accordingly.

- Leave bathroom lights off during the evenings. If you become disoriented in strange places or have children, travel with a small nightlight which is far more energy-efficient.

- If you don't use fresh towels every day at home, why do so when staying in a hotel. Read the hotel's offer about where to place towels you're willing to re-use and use them for  the duration of your trip (unless you're there longer than a few days) rather than tossing them in the bathtub and requesting clean ones every day.

- Do you leave lights and the television on when you've left your home for the day? Use the same common sense you do in your everyday life and switch them off before you leave your room.

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