Ecobnb... what is it?

Sustainable tourism in EuropeThis project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no SI2.677269 – EcoDots.

Simone Riccardi

CEO Ecobnbhttp://ecobnb.com

@jsimonericcardi

ZeroEmissions HouseParma's hill, Italy

The growth of tourism in the World

Each cruise ship with 3,000 people produces:~ 115,000 liters/day of human sewage~ 1,000,000 liters/day of gray water~ 7 tons liters/day of solid waste~ 563.715 tons/day of CO2emission~ main responsible for coral reef destruction

to avoid

~ A intercontinental flight burns on average 20.000 liters kerosene

~ Every day an airline, like for example American Airlines, has over 2000 flights, and burns over 21 million liters kerosene (6 millions gallons)

to reduce

Environmental impacts of Tourism

Impact of the main tourist activities on the global production of CO2 on the tourism sector in% (source: Consumption and Environment 2012).

Comparison of CO2 emissions related to tourism in 2005 and expected in 2035, according to a scenario of no

mitigation (source: Consumption and Environment 2012).


CO2 production per person per day in different types of holidays (Source WWF 2009)


Ecobnb mission:

To create a global internet based network of environmentally friendly hospitality providers

Ecobnb will provide its customers the most qualitative and comprehensive directory of green accommodations, selected and verified by our community members.

Eco-tourists

The number of tourists interested in ecotourism is estimated in a 8% of the total turists in the world, and is rapidly growing.

According to the report “Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism” of 2011 , 83% of travellers consider sustainable tourism a necessity, and 56% of them are ready to pay more for it.

Eco-tourists

Phsicograph of eco-tourists

What is Ecobnb?

What can I find in Ecobnb?

• To underline and promote the ecological quality of your accommodation.

• To get your eco-accommodation available, in a few clicks, for travelers that are looking for sustainable tourism.

• To share the challenge we have taken to improve the world and make it more sustainable way of traveling.

Why list my eco-accommodation?

To join the Ecobnb network, your accommodation must have at least 5 of the following 10 environmental requirements, internationally recognized by ecolabels and ecotourism certifications:

What environmental requirements are requested?


The accommodation uses mostly organic food in the composition of menus. GMO products are not used. Organic food is usually you labeled with a Recognized certification. The Following labels identify organic food:

1. Organic food


The accommodation’s building has a high level of energy efficiency (its annual energy consumption is less than 60 Kwh/mq), and is designed in harmony with the natural features and resources surrounding the landscape.

2. Green Building


The electicity used by the accommodation come 100% from renewable energy sources, such as wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy and other renewable sources.

The touristic accommodation can generate on-site renewable energy, or buy it from suppliers of renevable energy (100% from renewable sources).

3. 100% Renewable Energy


The accommodation produces hot water from renewable energy, using solar hot water systems. Solar hot water heating systems may be used also for pool heating or for indoor heating with an underfloor heating system.

4. Solar thermal panels for hot water production


Cleaning products used by the touristic accommodation for the cleanliness of the rooms, the laundry and the dishes are made from natural products. Detergent and cleaners are highly biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

Soaps and deodorants available to guests are natural and organic. The accommodation does not use chemicals cleaning products.

5. Ecological cleaning products


Waste (residual waste, paper, plastic, metal/aluminium, organic waste) is separed, recycled and disposed in a appropriate manner.

The touristic accommodation exceeds 80% of waste differentiation.

Are available to guests in public areas bins for recycling paper, glass, plastic and cans. Waste separation reduces non-recyclable waste and costs for disposal. Respective bins and informations are available to guests.

6. More than 80% waste recycling:


Is possibile to reach the accommodation by public trasportation or by shuttles to public transportation hubs.

Information on the accessibilitity with pubblic transportation is provided to guests.

This can be done by website, e-mail or other channels.

The use of public transportation is encouraged. Incentives (price reduction, welcome drink, etc.) can increase the use of public transportation, electric cars, bycicles or car-pooling.

7. Car free accessibility


The accommodation reduces water consumption using water flow reducers.

Water flow restrictors are nozzles which are attached to water tab to reducce the amount of water to 6 liters pro minute or less, and to strengthen the water jet.

Therefore water flow restrictors reduce the water consumption. The touristic accommodation also promotes raising awareness of the guests to save water.

8. Water flow reducers


Touristic accommodation reduces electricity consumption using energy-saving lamps.

At least 80% of all light bulbs in the tourist accommodation shall have an energy efficiency of Class A.

Energy-saving lamps can help to save energy easily and effectively.

While providing the same brightness and a durability which is 10 times higher than conventional light bulbs, energy-savings lamp uses up to 80% less energy.

Using energy saving lamps does therefore not only benefit the environment but also upur purse.

9. Energy savings lights


The accommodation is recovering and reusing rainwater. Rainwater is collected and reused for secondary uses (toilet flush, garden irrigation, etc.)..

These are the 10 key eco requirements, on which Ecobnb focus the most attention, and on the basis of which are selected the eco-friendly accommodations in the network.

If you do not have at least 5 of the 10 main requirements you can still improve your environmental quality. In Ecobnb Blog you will find many useful tips to be more eco-friendly, saving energy and resources, improving your eco-sustaibanility.

10. Recovery and reuse of rain water


Bicycle rental service

Regional food

Environmental-friendly fornitures

Biodiversity of green areas

No Single Dose

No disposable packaging

Fair Trade products

Supporting the local economy

Automatic lighting controls

Towel change on request

Recycled paper

Water-saving toilets

What other eco requirements?Appliances in Energy Label Class A

Natural conditioning or class A air conditioning

High efficiency boiler > 90%

Supporting the local economy

Promoting “eco” activities

Guest Satisfaction

Biodiversity of green areas

Ecolabels and other environmental certifications

Ecolabel or other environmental certifications.


What Ecobnb offers?


Click on Ecobnb.com


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