Sustainability at Van der Valk Drachten

Sustainability is nowadays an important topic and more and more companies are making efforts to reduce their impact on the environment. This also applies to Van der Valk Hotel Drachten. We take sustainability seriously and implement measures to reduce our impact on the environment. We are aware of our responsibility towards the environment and society. As a family business, we consider sustainability important so that we can pass on our planet well to the next generations.

GreenStay

One of the sustainability measures we take is planting trees. GreenStay is an initiative that makes this possible. At GreenStay, our guests can choose to skip a room cleaning and instead we will plant a tree together with GreenStay!

How does GreenStay work?

• Step 1: Guests book a multi-day stay (2 nights or more) at Van der Valk Hotel Drachten.

• Step 2: During their stay, guests hang the unique GreenStay door hanger on the door handle of the room for one or more days.

• Step 3: Hang the door hanger on the handle, then we will skip the room cleaning and report the total number of rooms not cleaned that same evening in the GreenStay portal.

• Step 4: Once the numbers are entered, the tree possibly created by the guests can be found here along with all the other trees in the report.

Reducing waste with Orbisk

Another important aspect of sustainability is waste management. For this, we use Orbisk. Weighing and scanning waste containers helps the head chefs balance portions, optimize stock, and plan more efficiently. It also helps us reduce and recycle waste. By separating and recycling waste, we reduce our impact on the environment and improve our sustainability.

Break-out rooms

Another example of sustainability is the break-out area. This is a space where guests can take a break without producing a lot of waste. Guests collectively use the coffee and tea facilities, which helps us produce less waste.

Too Good To Go

Another important sustainability measure is Too Good To Go. This is an app that allows hotels to reduce food waste. By offering food that would otherwise be thrown away through the app, guests can buy it at a reduced price. This way, less food is wasted and costs for waste disposal are saved.

Open Hiring

Finally, there is the concept of open hiring. We hire people without a selection process, regardless of their background or experience. This provides opportunities for people who may otherwise have difficulty finding work. By implementing open hiring, we contribute to a more inclusive society.

A sustainable future for future generations

All these measures are important to promote sustainability in hotels. By taking these measures, a hotel can reduce its impact on the environment and contribute to a better world. Sustainability is not only important for the environment, but also for society as a whole. We take sustainability seriously and feel responsible for the future of the next generations.