What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly? ✔ Green roof
✔ Building materials from sustainable resources
✔ Written environmental policy statement in place
✔ The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
✔ The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
✔ Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)
✔ Designed for minimal interference with the natural environment
✔ Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
✔ Rainwater collection and usage
✔ Use of non-toxic cleaning products
✔ Serving organic food at the restaurant
✔ LED lighting throughout the premises
✔ Environmental manager appointed
✔ Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
✔ Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool
✔ Bicycles provided to guests
✔ Electric car charging station(s) available
✔ Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
✔ Wastewater is reused after treatment
✔ Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
✔ Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
✔ Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
✔ Recycling bins in guest rooms
✔ No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
✔ Organic waste is composted
✔ Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room
✔ Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open
✔ Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
✔ A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
✔ An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years
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