Sustainability
our contribution to environmental protection
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RUBBISH
- Waste separation system according to recyclables (glass, paper, plastic, metal, leftover food, printer cartridges, batteries)
- Training of employees in waste reduction and separation
Energy
- Responsible use of energy by employees
- Hotel card switch for power control in the guest rooms Use of energy-saving lamps, LED light sources
- Regular cleaning and maintenance of the devices in the hotel (dust, changing filters)
- Installation of water-saving aerators on all fittings (sinks, showers, etc.)
- Control of the outside lighting by a twilight switch
- Motion detectors in the hotel corridors to control the lighting
PURCHASING
- Purchase of regional and seasonal product
- Cooperation with regional providers (Fischerei Riebel, Otto Müller, C + C, etc.)
CLEANING
- Reduced change of linen in the hotel room (guest notice in the rooms)
- Use of biodegradable cleaning materials
- Use of large packaging and possibly refillable containers
- Hygiene concepts according to HACCP
- Upon arrival, guests can determine the cycle of room cleaning
employees
- Employing locally based employee
- Increase in employee satisfaction through benefits, team events, Christmas parties, etc.
- Loyalty of employees to the company (opportunities for advancement)
- Consideration of voluntary requests in the drafting of the duty roster (work life balance)
CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES
- “Paperless office” – no need to print out and file processes
- Reduction of the print media
- Digitalization: e.g. suitepad as a digital guest directory
- In the public areas, display of books and magazines that can be read by several guests
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Hotel 47°
Reichenaustr. 17
D – 78467 Konstanz
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Waste
- We separate waste in the hotel.
- For example: glass, paper, plastic, metal, food, printer cartridges and batteries.
- Our staff learns how to reduce and separate waste.
Energy
- Our staff saves energy in the hotel.
- In the rooms, the electricity works with a room card.
We use energy-saving lamps and LED lights. - We clean and check our machines regularly.
- We save water with special taps in sinks and showers.
- Outside lights turn on automatically when it gets dark.
- Inside, motion detectors turn the lights on and off.
PURCHASING
- We buy food from the region.
- We work with local companies.
For example: Fischerei Riebel, Otto Müller and C+C.
CLEANING
- We change towels and bed linen less often.
You will see a note about this in your room. - We use cleaning products that are good for the environment.
- We use large packages and refillable bottles.
- We clean the rooms with special hygiene rules.
- When you arrive, you can choose how often your room is cleaned.
employees
- We hire people who live nearby.
- Our employees should feel good at work.
There are team events, celebrations and small extras. - Employees can learn more and get better jobs in the company.
- We try to consider wishes when we make the work schedule.
Work and free time should be in good balance.
Saving paper and energy
- We print as little as possible.
- We use fewer brochures and flyers.
- In your room, you get a tablet with hotel information.
- In the lobby, there are books and magazines.
All guests can read them.
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Hotel 47°
Reichenaustr. 17
D – 78467 Konstanz
