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ANNEX
FRAMEWORK
The aims of the criteria
Assessment and verification requirements
MANDATORY CRITERIA
ENERGY
1.Electricity from renewable sources
2.Coal and heavy oils
3.Electricity for heating
4.Boiler efficiency
5.Air conditioning
6.Window insulation
7.Switching off heating or air conditioning
8.Switching off lights
9.Energy efficient light bulbs
10.Sauna timer control
WATER
11.Water source
12.Water flow from taps and showers
13.Water saving in the bathroom and toilets
14.Waste bins in toilets
15.Urinal flushing
16.Leaks
17.Changing towels and sheets
18.Watering plants and gardens
19.Waste water treatment
20.Waste water plan
DETERGENTS AND DISINFECTANTS
21.Disinfectants
22.Staff training on detergent and disinfectant use
WASTE
23.Waste separation by guests
24.Hazardous waste
25.Waste separation
26.Waste transportation
27.Disposable products
OTHER SERVICES
28.No smoking in common areas
29.Public transportation
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
30.General maintenance and servicing
31.Maintenance and servicing of boilers
32.Policy setting and action program
33.Staff training
34.Information to guests
35.Energy and water consumption data
36.Other data collection
37.Information appearing on the eco-label
OPTIONAL CRITERIA
Score requirements
ENERGY
38.Photovoltaic and wind generation of electricity (2 points)
39.Heating from renewable energy sources (1,5 points)
40.Boiler energy efficiency (1 point)
41.Boiler NOx emissions (1,5 points)
42.District heating (1 point)
43.Combined heat and power (1,5 points)
44.Heat pump (1,5 points)
45.Heat recovery (2 points)
46.Thermoregulation (1,5 points)
47.Insulation of existing buildings (2 points)
48.Air conditioning (1,5 points)
49.Automatic switching-off of air conditioning (1 point)
50.Bioclimatic architecture (2 points)
51.Energy efficient refrigerators (1 point), dishwashers (1 point), washing machines...
52.Refrigerator positioning (1 point)
53.Automatic switching off lights in guest rooms (1 point)
54.Automatic switching off outside lights (1 point)
WATER
55.Use of rainwater (1,5 points) and recycled water (1,5 points)...
56.Water flow from taps and shower heads (1,5 points)
57.WC flushing (1,5 points)
58.Dishwasher water consumption (1 point)
59.Washing machine water consumption (1 point)
60.Tap water temperature and flow (1 point)
61.Shower timers (1 point)
DANGEROUS CHEMICALS
62.Detergents (up to 4 points)
63.Indoor paints and varnishes (1 point)
64.Dosage of swimming pool disinfectant (1 point)
65.Mechanical cleaning (1 point)
66.Organic gardens (1 point)
WASTE
67.Composting (2 points)
68.Disposable drink cans (2 points)
69.Breakfast packaging (2 points)
70.Fat/oil disposal (2 points)
71.Used textiles and furniture (2 points)
OTHER SERVICES
72.Environmental communication and education (1,5 points)
73.No smoking in rooms (1 point)
74.Bicycles (1 point)
75.Refillable bottles (2 points)
76.Paper products (up to 2 points)
77.Durable goods (up to 3 points)
78.Organic food (1 point)
79.Local food products (1 point)
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
80.EMAS registration (3 points) or ISO certification (1,5 points) of...
81.EMAS registration (1,5 points) or ISO certification (1 point) of...
82.Environmental questionnaire (1 point)
83.Energy and water meters (1 point)
84.Additional environmental actions (maximum 3 points)

Commission Decision

of 14 April 2003

establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to tourist accommodation service

(notified under document number C(2003) 235)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/287/EC) (repealed)

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