The EU Ecolabel is a voluntary, third party certified Type I ISO 14024 ecolabel, which was established by the European Commission in 1992. Recognized across Europe, the EU Ecolabel helps identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout its life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal.
EU Ecolabel label was benchmarked against the GSTC standard
EU Ecolabel is compliant with following hearts of the
EU Ecolabel standard performed as On a roll, according to the staygreencheck methodology. All the accommodations certified by EU Ecolabel will have 2 heart of the staygreencheck. You can recognize them as follows:
Eco-certification
Tourist accommodations looking to become certified must adhere to twenty-two mandatory criteria and receive at least twenty points under optional criteria. The criteria focus on environmental hotspots such as the over consumption of water and energy, waste management and the use of toxic substances. The Criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel to Tourist Accommodation is divided to mandatory criteria, common for all the accommodations, and optional. The certificate is valid for 2 years for the bronze level, and 1 year for the silver and gold level.
Best practices
The Ravesi Hotel is a family run hotel at the island of Salina, in the Aeolian Islands, which is eco-certified by EU Ecolabel. The hotel is the result of the faithful restoration of an ancient village owned by the Ravesi family; that is real cultural preservation! As the Hotel Ravesi operates with a lot of respect for the environment, they work organic products and raw materials from locals.
Located at Via Roma 66, Malfa, Italy.
Hotel Ravesi is surrounded by green gardens and is just 500 meters from the beach in Salina Island. Its beautifully 14 furnished rooms offer panoramic sea or garden views and free internet. EU Ecolabel certification for cultural preservation. Hotel Ravesi is surrounded by green gardens and is just 500 meters from the beach in Salina Island.
Located at 40 Avenue Baudin, Limoges, France.
Best Western Plus Hôtel Richelieu features 46 air-conditioned guestrooms with a comfortable living space and equipped with modern in suite facilities. They also have a TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. EU Ecolabel certification for sustainability. A professional and courteous staff is at your disposal 24 hours a day to provide you with the highest quality service. The hotel also features a fitness center and a luggage storage.
Located at Les Tablettes-Cournon, Cournon, France.
The 29 rooms at La Grée des Landes have private terraces and views of the countryside. They feature oak floors and paneling produced from sustainably managed forests. Each room has a TV, private bathroom and bedding made from organic materials. EU Ecolabel certification for sustainability. At La Grée des Landes, Eco-Hotel Spa Yves Rocher, wellness is a way of life, the respect of nature and self-respect come naturally. Different spaces offer a variety of opportunities to experience a relaxing break in total harmony with nature.
Located at Lofflerova 1, Košice, Slovakia.
Eco-friendly Hotel Dália offers 21 luxuries rooms. EU Ecolabel certification for sustainability. Located in the historic center of Košice only a short walk from the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth.
