Technical solutions

In the toolbox you will find 40 technical information sheets that can help you reach your EU Ecolabel objectives. The information sheets are classified by criterion and identified by the numbers used in the Lodgings and Camping facilities criteria reference base.

Category Heading Lodgings criteria
Detergents and disinfectants Cleaning product labels 22, 54
Detergents and disinfectants Mechanical cleaning without cleaning products 55
Detergents and disinfectants Proper use of detergents and disinfectants 46, 54, 55
Energy Building insulation 9, 33
Energy District heating 6, 28, 40
Energy Effective and efficient solutions for active air conditioning 7, 9, 29, 33, 40
Energy Efficient ventilation systems 7
Energy Energy-efficient electrical devices 31, 36, 44, 45
Energy Energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) 6, 7, 28, 29
Energy Energy-efficient light bulbs 8, 31
Energy Heat pumps 7, 30
Energy Heating and air conditioning controls 9, 10, 33, 34
Energy High-efficiency boilers 4, 6, 28
Energy Hotel energy audit 67
Energy Implementation of a building management system 5, 6, 28
Energy Key card systems that switch off electricity in rooms 10, 34
Energy Lighting controls and presence management 10, 34
Energy Monitoring energy consumption data 5, 27
Energy Outside grounds work to improve comfort in summer. 7, 9, 29, 33, 40
Energy Photovoltaic solar systems 39
Energy Prevention of draughts and unwanted intake of outside air 9, 33
Energy Sunshades 9, 33
Energy Thermal insulation of boilers, circuits and hot water heaters 6, 28
Energy Window insulation 33
General management Audit in view of obtaining the European Ecolabel for tourist accommodation service
General management Environmental education 26
General management Environmental policy and action plan 1
General management Information for customers 3, 26
General management Monitor resource consumption 5, 27
General management Set up an environmental management system (EMS) 1, 23
General management Staff training 2, 61
Other services Management of outside spaces 49, 50, 58, 64, 66
Other services Organic agriculture 22, 65, 66
Other services Transport alternatives to cars 21, 63
Waste Alternatives to disposable plastic tableware and cutlery 18
Waste Composting 17, 58
Waste Fighting food waste 17
Waste Packaging minimisation 17, 18
Water De-icing and snow removal 56
Water Natural swimming pool and pool cleaning 47
Water Rainwater recovery 48, 64
Water Recycling grey water 48, 64
Water Reduce the environmental impact of linen service 16
Water Water saving in toilets 15, 43
Water Water savings at lavatory sinks and showers 14, 42