Green Hotel In Amsterdam

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1. Electric Car Charging Points.
2. We make use of 100% green electricity and generate electricity via solar panels on the roof.
3. We recycle different kinds of waste such as paper, with the help of a partner company. Cartridges, toners and mobile phones are collected for recycling with benefits for a good cause via Eeko.com
4. 98% of the lighting in the hotel is LED and energy efficient.
5. Guest rooms are fitted with energy-savers: you can only turn on the electricity by using your room card. This way there is no unnecessary use of energy and even the water tap is shut down.
6. There is a cogeneration plant so the building is heated energy efficient.
7. Bottles of Earth Water are available from the vending machine. They donate 100% of the net profit generated by selling their products in order to finance water projects. Money is invested in sustainable water systems in areas in which these are needed most.
8. Our cleaning products are 100% chemical free and have an eco-label.
9. All our showers cleverly mix in air to reduce water use (without compromising power – don’t worry, it’s still a great rain shower).
10. We stock natural, environmentally friendly toiletries that are not only luxurious, but also help us avoid waste by the use of dispensers instead of single packaged items.
11. Our towel and linen reuse programme cuts down on unnecessary washing.
12. We work with eco-friendly local charities.
13. The fresh fruit available at Qbic Amsterdam is delivered fresh by a company called Fruit Full. Everytime they deliver a big basket of organic fruit, they plant a tree in a third world country.
14. We serve fair-trade coffee and tea. On our breakfast buffet you will find many local, organic and fair-trade products. To avoid waste, we do not make use of single packaged items (except for butter)
15. We have a paperless check-in and check-out policy. The bill will be e-mailed to guests, unless requested otherwise.
16. We are member and sponsor of “Natuurmonumenten“. This society protects flora and fauna in the Netherlands.
17. Every employee has had sustainability training.
18. All necessary health and safety measures are taken in the hotel; equipment is checked and maintained professionally. Our employees are trained on a regular basis. Moreover, they can make use of benefits for private use (e.g. discount sports club and health insurance).
19. Our suppliers agreed to support us with our sustainability efforts and have all signed a specific form to acknowledge this.
20. Qbic hotel Amsterdam is easily accessible by public transport as it’s located next to a train and tram station. Tram tickets are sold and bike rental is promoted.