The “Eco-map” leads the way to the creation of an Environmental Action Plan for the Youth Hostel. The selection and definition of specific measures, the setting of priorities and the nominating of responsible individuals are key elements of an effective Environmental Action Plan (download Action Plan).

• Adapt the “Fields of Action”
• Follow the 10 steps for successful implementation and fill in your and your staff’s ideas and set first priorities for (potential) action
• Make the ideas concrete and determine your “Action plan”

Environmental Action Plan: 10 steps for successful implementation

Use this tool to do following steps and involve your staff from the beginning:

1. Take the “Eco-map” and the “50 Eco-tips" as a starting point
2. Select and discuss first (easy) steps with your staff
3. Mark “done” & “could do”
4. Select and fill in next steps to do (“what”) and agree on “who”, “when”, “where”
5. and “how”
6. Copy the “draft” action plan to your team for final feedback before signing
7. Sign the plan to show that all team members are in agreement
8. Monitor you and your team's progress on a regular basis
9. Report monthly
10. Update and revise the action plan if necessary (e.g. after 6 months)