Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Ergetsweiler

This hotel is rated highly for its eco-friendliness (8.4/10). It sources at least 80% of its food locally and organically, offers vegan and vegetarian dining options, and reinvests at least 10% of its profits into community and sustainability initiatives. The hotel operates on 100% renewable energy, uses at least 80% LED lighting, and has comprehensive policies for food waste and recycling, including the elimination of plastic soda bottles, coffee stirrers, drinking straws, and water bottles, opting for reusable cups and tableware instead. It is also a 'Certified Green Hotel' and has been awarded a sustainability seal.

This hotel is a member of Bio Hotels, an initiative promoting high standards of sustainability. The owner is also a farmer and chef, using produce from their own organically-certified farm, including meat from their Black Angus cattle. They have a tight network of local organic producers and offer regional, seasonal menus with a focus on Slow Food. The hotel has been converting its estate to organic farming since the 1980s.