Ecological hotels are becoming the preferred option for those who want to enjoy nature-friendly vacations, but what exactly is an ecological hotel?
In this article, from Hotel Bell Repòs, the ecological hotel on the Costa Brava, we explain what an ecological hotel on the Costa Brava is and why you should choose it for your next holidays.
What is an ecological hotel?
An ecological hotel, also known as a green hotel or sustainable hotel, is a tourist establishment committed to minimizing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices. These hotels adopt specific measures to preserve the environment, use resources efficiently, and minimize waste generation.
How to know if a hotel is ecological?
We know that sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish a true ecological hotel, as more and more hotels are claiming to be ecological.
Ecological hotels tend to be transparent about their sustainable practices and are willing to provide detailed information about their environmental initiatives.
From Hotel Bell Repòs, we provide you with some requirements that an ecological hotel must meet:
- Certifications and ecological labels: Ecological hotels usually obtain recognized certifications that endorse their sustainable practices.
At Hotel Bell Repòs, we have the international Biosphere Sustainable certificate. Also have been recognized for the third consecutive year as a socially responsible company by the Baix Empordà County Council, among others.
- Policies and sustainable practices: Investigate the hotel’s policies and practices regarding energy and water savings, waste, and environmental conservation.
An ecological hotel should have clear policies and tangible measures to minimize its environmental impact.
At Hotel Bell Repòs, the ecological hotel on the Costa Brava, we use Ecolabel cleaning products that do not pollute water or the environment. We also paint the walls of the rooms with ecological paint, so when you stay at our hotel, you can breathe easy.
Discover more sustainable practices that we carry out at Hotel Bell Repòs as an ecological hotel on our blog.
- Commitment to the community: A truly ecological hotel not only cares about the environment but also about the local community.
Hotel Bell Repòs actively collaborates with community development projects and supports local suppliers.
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- We collaborate with local sustainable projects like “Jeans Bag” by Maria Aubeso @jeasnbag19, with Hotel Bell Repòs, the ecological hotel on the Costa Brava, being a collection point for used jeans for Maria to turn them into bags and accessories.
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- We collaborate with the Too Good To Go App. Selling the leftover food from our breakfasts at a modest price and donating that amount to the local nature entity Sterna and the association “Noa18 nusos,” which ensures the protection of nearby marine ecosystems.
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- We opt as much as possible for local producers and suppliers in all our products and services.
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- Every year we donate a sum of money to an NGO. In 2023, we chose Open Arms for our donation, with money coming from our sustainable project “Stop Plastic Pollution.”
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- We have a km0 products shop at the hotel entrance. We sell and promote products from the region, such as honey from the Valle del Ridaura, jams from Can Juanals de Castell d’Aro, or ceramics from La Bisbal.
Hotel Bell Repòs, ecological hotel on the Costa Brava
At Hotel Bell Repòs, the ecological hotel on the Costa Brava, we believe that sustainability is more than a philosophy; it is a way of life. We are committed not only to environmental sustainability but also to social sustainability with our team of workers, clients, and customers.
If you are looking for a vacation on the Costa Brava, you can be sure that Hotel Bell Repos is your best choice for ecological tourism. It is entirely compatible to enjoy a vacation with sustainability and a responsible way of doing things.
Learn more about Hotel Bell Repòs on our website, the first sustainable hotel in Platja d’Aro on the Costa Brava to obtain the international Biosphere Sustainable certification.
