Our policies & Defaults
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Food
In our kitchens, practical craftsmanship and natural preparation create visual and, above all, culinary highlights. Our BIO HOTELS only use products from certified, organic farming and (as far as possible) from regional production. The processing from production to consumption is subject to complete control by state-authorized organic control bodies. Individual exceptions are granted (e.g. regional specialties or certain drinks), which have to be approved by the head office. These conventional special cases are made clearly visible to guests. All exceptions relating to animal products are subject to approval and must be applied for. We attach particular importance to regional-seasonal products and the shortest possible delivery routes. Microwave ovens are not permitted for heating or cooking food and should generally not be available.
Exceptions are generally possible for wild collection, wild catch, fish, seafood an venison according to the following scheme, which can be replaced in whole or in part by the respective legal innovations:
Wild herbs, mushrooms, berries = wild collection
- From our own or certified ecological wild collection (exact specifications of the respective inspection body are to be clarified).
- Household herbs and orchards must be certified as (“small”-) agriculture.
For groceries - also from our own farm – the specification applies exclusively to organic quality. If the producer is already in the process of properly converting to an organic farm and has applied for recognition, these goods may also be used, as this ensures that ingredients etc. are used in organic quality.
Fish, seafood and game
If fish, seafood or game are not used from organic farming, then
- this is displayed to the guest with the note “is not from organic farming” or a comparable text and
- the products come from the following provenance:
• Game: regional origin (directly from the hunter with proof of origin, game accompanying document)
• Fish: regional origin (only wild caught, no breeding)
• Deep sea fish: certified origin (ASC, MSC; Fisheries Act Iceland, Alaska or equivalent)
• Seafood: certified origin (MSC, ASC or equivalent)
Drinks
All drinks are also of certified organic quality. Up to three exceptions are possible for non-alcoholic beverages (excluding infusion beverages) and beers. The partner company must report this by January 1 of each year by means of an application for an exception and specify the specific product name and producer information. Exceptions must be clearly marked for the guest.
Wine
The wine list consists of 100% organic wines. Up to two exceptions are possible and must be clearly marked for the guest. The wine list is checked during the annual checks and the result is forwarded to the quality assurance department at the system headquarters.Spirits
The spirits menu consists of 100% organic spirits. Up to two exceptions are possible and must be clearly marked for the guest. The spirits card is checked during the annual checks and the result is forwarded to the quality assurance department at the system headquarters.
Non-Food
Cosmetics
Certified organic and natural cosmetics according to the COSMOS standard are used throughout the company. Only organic cosmetics are to be used for the cleaning and care cosmetics in the rooms and in the public area of the house. Natural cosmetics according to the COSMOS standard can also be offered in the cabin or shop (decorative cosmetics, body, face and hair care) if products in organic quality are not available.Consumables
Use of recycled consumables (paper).Cleaning supplies
Use of ecological, biodegradable cleaning products in all areas.Waste sorting
Clearly recognizable for the guest and inviting to participate.
Sustainable equipment & technology
100% Green electricity
Use of 100% green electricity.Hotel linen & bedding
- In-house laundry: ecological home textiles such as organic cotton/linen etc. for bed linen, towels, table linen is standard and must be selected for the next new purchase if not already available.
- Rental laundry: A service provider must be selected who washes with at least ecologically degradable cleaning agents. If ecological home textiles are not possible, then the service must be provided in a climate-neutral manner.
- Natural latex mattresses or similar ecological alternatives are used or are mandatory for new purchases.
Renovation & sustainable equipment
- Decorative items, items in the bathroom, rubbish bins and small furniture should be selected in a sustainable design for new purchases (e.g. plastic-free, recycled or cradle-to-cradle).
- In the case of new construction or renovation, the equipment is based on ecological materials – preferably natural wood should be used
- Floor coverings are made of stone, tiles, wood, ecological carpets (if possible based on recycled materials)
- Paints, plaster &. are to be chosen according to ecological standards. The BIO HOTEL is based on the ecological standards and seals of the construction industry.
Heating, water systems & charging station
- The heating or hot water supply of the business is based on renewable raw materials (biomass), heat pumps or similar. If not, this must be taken into account for new purchases
- Water-saving systems are installed or are taken into account with every new purchase
- At least one charging station for electric cars if a car park is available
Land & Garden
Country & Garden
The gardens are to be maintained ecologically.
Carbon footprint
CO2 accounting
Every BIO HOTEL is obliged to carry out a CO2 balance sheet every two years.
Green Meeting Hotels
Standards at Green Meeting Hotels
- Separate event room with daylight, individual seating options
- Seating suitable for conferences, lighting, furniture
- Blackout option, professional conference technology (per room: one flipchart, two pin boards, one beamer, moderation equipment, projection surface, W-Lan)
- FSC paper
- Writing utensils available per conference participant
- Break area
- In-house meals (only 100% organic even with catering), at least two main courses to choose from, one of which is vegetarian
- Disposable products only from sustainable production
- Waste separation in the room