European Eco-Label Certification

By staying in Greenbox EU Flower accommodation you are guaranteed the following:

• At least 22% of the accommodations electricity comes from a renewable energy resource if available.
• No heavy coals or oils are used as an energy source.
• At least 22% of the electricity for heating and hot water comes from a renewable energy source.
• Where hot water boilers are installed these are tested for efficiency on a regular basis.
• The windows are thermally insulated to an appropriately high degree.
• The accommodation is committed to the use of energy efficient light bulbs.
• Steps have been taken to ensure that the water flow from taps and showers has been reduced where necessary.
• A towel and sheet policy is in operation.
• Plants and gardens are watered only in the early morning and late evening.
• All of the accommodations waste water is treated to an appropriately high degree.
• Disinfectants and other dangerous chemicals are only used when legally required.
• The accommodation is separating and recycling waste produced on the premises.
• Information is available on how guests can minimise their impact on the environment while staying in the accommodation.
• Information is available on local public transportation for staff and guests.
• All equipment is serviced and maintained by qualified personnel.
• An environmental policy and action plan is in place.
  
• Staff have been appropriately trained in environmentally friendly methods of minimising energy use, saving water, minimising the use of dangerous chemical substances and waste management.
• Guests are being made aware of the accommodations environmental policy and encouraged to participate.
• All the accommodations use of energy and chemical consumption is monitored and recorded.

In addition many EU Flower accommodation providers are implementing a range of optional environmentally friendly measures examples of which include:

• Renewable energy systems
• Energy efficient equipment
• Green areas managed using organic principles
• Information provided on local biodiversity, landscape and conservation
• Eco friendly transport available i.e. bicycles
• Organic and local food on the menu