Our Green Key Commitment

Green… what?
Green Key!

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The Green Key label is the international eco-label for sustainable tourism and leisure activities. Think of it as a quality mark showing that you travel, meet, or relax in a sustainable way! Green Key is active in no fewer than 65 countries, from Belgium to South Africa, with over 3,200 certified locations. Each of these places is fully committed to a greener world, without compromising on comfort or affordability.

You can find this label in all kinds of places: from B&Bs, holiday homes, and campsites to hotels, holiday parks, restaurants, and – yes! – hostels. Ten of our hostels are now proud to hold the Green Key label, and we aim to make all our hostels just as sustainable.

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Commitment

The 10 commandments of our sustainable policy

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Do more with less

We collect rainwater and switch to energy-efficient lighting.

 

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Monitor your water and energy consumption

Once a month we check our consumption.

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Set a green goal

We enthusiastically take on the challenge of reducing our CO₂ footprint, and we encourage our guests to do the same.

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Plan for the planet

Each year an action plan is created to keep improving.

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Go for eco-approved

We use cleaning products with an eco-label.

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Waste reduction is the way

We sort waste smartly and try to reduce it.

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Bye chemical stuff

We prefer to avoid chemical pesticides and boost biodiversity in the garden.

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Eat consciously

We offer as many eco and Fairtrade products as possible and are working on adding more organic options: good for you and the planet.

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Keep it smoke-free

All rooms and spaces are non-smoking.

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Travel sustainably

Bike, scooter, bus, tram… any environmentally friendly transport option is top for us!

Make better choices,
one trip at a time

We cannot save the planet alone; we need everyone around us.

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Water-saving sanitary facilities

Don’t waste water
Daydreaming is great when you’re on holiday, but not while you’re in the shower. Did you know you use 10 liters per minute when showering? With our water-saving shower heads, we reduce that to 6 liters per minute. And if you wash your hair a little faster, you can save even more.

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Rainwater

Our plants love rainwater
Our plants get all the rainwater they need! We collect rain in a large tank and use it to water indoor and outdoor plants. Good for nature and for the wallet.
 

We also reuse rainwater to flush toilets. Smart, right?

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Green roof

A green roof, literally and figuratively
We have a green roof full of succulents that not only convert CO₂ into oxygen but also filter fine particles from the air. The rainwater that falls on it is purified and drained off more slowly, contributing to a clean, green environment and less pressure on the sewer system. Handy and sustainable!

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Underfloor heating

Nice warm and sustainable feet
Underfloor heating is not only cozy for your feet, it’s also very sustainable! Because it heats a large surface, it can run at a lower temperature, using less energy. Feel those green vibes under your feet!

Travel far, travel wide,
but travel with care and respect.

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The ultimate goal

2030: a Green Key for all our hostels

At Hi Flanders, we are fully committed to sustainability! Our goal? By 2030, all our hostels should have the Green Key label. But it doesn’t stop there: we also want everyone to think sustainability as soon as they discover Hi Flanders.

How will we achieve this? We focus on clear communication with our guests and invest in our teams: more training on sustainability and plenty of opportunities for staff to actively contribute to our green policy. Together, we make Hi Flanders a truly sustainable choice!

Let’s make sure the journey respects the planet we all share.

 

Dear Hi Flanders guest,
Will you join us on a journey toward a more sustainable world? Every little action counts, and it really does! We hope to see you soon in one of our hostels. Great! And you’ll come by train, right? ;-)

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