GreenSign Hotel
The GreenSign Institut GmbH certification body certifies that we are aware of our economic, ecological and social responsibility and that sustainability determines our actions and thinking. Acting sustainably is a process that determines our processes on a daily basis and drives us forward – further projects will follow.
Water & Energy
- We purchase 100% green electricity from GEO Oberkochen
- The exhaust air from the kitchen and sauna is used for heat recovery
- Earth probes at a depth of 180 meters operate the geothermal energy with heat pump
- The load peaks are covered by the BHKW of the city Oberkochen
- Hot water is produced only as needed with a fresh water station
- Light comes from 100 % LED
- In the room is cooled only with the gravity of the air, without ventilation motor
- Economy shower heads are used
Suppliers
- We use biodegradable cleaning agents from the company Remsgold
- Reduced packaging material due to bulk orders
- Our suppliers all come from the region with short travel distances
- Focus on products from sustainable cultivation
- Changeover to recycled paper
Environment
- Our roof is green
- Our outdoor lighting is insect friendly
- We have planted a flower meadow and have bee sponsorship
- Expansion of the waste separation system – toner cartridges are disposed of separately
- Three electric charging stations in the underground parking garage
- All employees are trained in energy-saving measures
Short distances – regionality & own cultivation
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When in season, we pick our own local fruit (cherries, apples, strawberries).
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We grow our own herbs, basil, thyme, savory, mint, lemon balm, peppers and much more.
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The honey is delivered to the VILOTEL by local beekeepers from the neighborhood
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Fresh fish from the fish farm in Oberkochen. Trout and char grow at the source of the Kocher river in the best water quality and are freshly prepared by us.
