Sustainability at the Seezeitlodge
Whenever possible, we focus on regionality and act in an environmentally responsible way.
Our commitment was recognised in 2021 with Level 4 at GreenSign, the leading sustainability certificate for the hotel industry in Europe. This means that we not only fulfil the required criteria, but also represent a showpiece in the area of sustainable hotel business in Saarland.
General
Seezeitlodge water from the regional Schwollen spring in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park region // “Green Seezeit” – we refrain from cleaning rooms on a daily basis. Cleaning takes place every other day (free of charge on request) – with the money we save, we plant trees.
Electricity in the guest rooms only when the key card is inserted // Reforestation in the run-up to the construction of the Seezeitlodge // Our own lighting design to reduce light immissions // Light movement sensors in the public toilets // Electricity cut-off in the bed area via push-button, for better sleep quality // Partnership with the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park // Regional & local products in our shops, on site in the hotel as well as online // Focus on sustainability of the articles as well as their packaging // Climate-friendly shipping with the “GOGREEN” environmental label of Deutsche Post // Collecting stamps for BETHEL
Kitchen
Composting system for the conversion of vegetable waste, green waste and coffee grounds into humus for our green areas // Procurement of regional products to promote small-scale producers and as a means by which to take a stand against intensive livestock breeding // Use of more than 65 varieties of herb from our own garden
Natural baking with a 24-hour proofing time (with no additives or raising agents) // Deployment of 10 bee colonies to promote the pollination of the surrounding plants // Game sourced from the neighbouring territories with a view to encouraging short delivery routes // Use of eggs that are “Free Range” or better // Almost exclusive use of MSC-certified fish, no use of species on the red list // Use of compostable palm leaf tableware at events // Rack dishwashers with energy recovery and water conditioning for the pre-rinse cycle // Use of chef’s jackets bearing the Green Choice Label // Make maximum use of all products (e.g. use all cuts of meat)
Housekeeping
Bedlinen only changed after the 4th night // Water-saving shower head functions with integrated aerators // Certified organic cosmetics with 100% plant-based essential oils and biodegradable packaging made from cornstarch
Only hand towels that are left on the floor are replaced // Bathrobes to be used for the entire stay (can only be changed subject to a fee) // Cleaning agents bought in large packages
Building Services
Own wood chip plant // photovoltaic system // ventilation systems operated exclusively with fresh air. // Concrete core activation, which slowly cools or heats the hotel building (instead of air conditioning in the rooms) // Combined heat and power plant, which is powered by gas and produces electricity and heat.
Temperature of the pool maintained using heat from the cogeneration unit / heat recovery cooling unit used to cool the server rooms
Seminars / Events
Drinks are only served in glass bottles or dispensers // Local and regional suppliers for coffee breaks // waterdrop® bar with sustainable packaging // Drinks bar with sustainable packaging and coffee capsules - the capsules are used to create the RE:CYCLE bike
Pens for the flipcharts and metaplan boards have been awarded the “Blauer Engel” (Blue Angel) certificate
Restaurant & Bar
Straws made of glass // No individually portioned packaging (e.g. at the breakfast buffet) // Napkins made from fully compostable materials (incl. dyes) // Lunch packs with biodegradable outer packaging
Straws made of glass // No individually portioned packaging (e.g. at the breakfast buffet) // Napkins made from fully compostable materials (incl. dyes) // Lunch packs with biodegradable outer packaging // Collaboration with the organization "Gudd Wunsch" // Participation in the NABU cork campaign // Collecting crown corks for Rotary-Hilfe-Tholey-Bostalsee e.V.
Seezeit Spa
Natural bathing pool without chemical additives // Sustainable cosmetics and care lines such as Dr. Joseph - natural products from South Tyrol and Thalgo - active ingredients from the sea // Regional oils from the oil mill in Oberthal // Own production of sauna infusions with herbs from our own herb garden
Signature treatments (stones, herbal pouches produced in-house) // Recyclable cups in the sauna village // Recyclable ‘Waterdrops’
GreenSign
GreenSign is a seal of approval for the identification of sustainable hotel operations. The sustainability program follows the principle SIMPLE + TRANSPARENT + SUSTAINABLE and is awarded by InfraCert – Institute for Sustainable Development in the Hotel Industry.
