Green Direction: sustainable cleaning practices

Country in which the innovation is available:

Slovenia

Name of the innovation:

Green Direction: sustainable cleaning practices

Innovator:

Barjans

CRT Category:

Water, Energy, Staff Nudging

What is this innovation about?

Businesses are supported in implementing sustainable cleaning practices, focusing on reducing the environmental impact. Barjans provides tailored solutions, including: a) free analysis of the state of cleaning and hygiene practices, performed by experts in sanitary engineering b) report with suggestions for optimization, necessary cleaning plans and organization of work c) advice on the selection of appropriate products, according to environmental recommendations considering the specific business needs and capabilities.

What’s in it for a tourism SME?

Tourism SMEs can benefit by reducing their environmental footprint and enhancing their sustainability credentials. Adopting green cleaning solutions can lead to cost savings (cleaning products, water, energy) and a stronger brand image, aligning the business with growing consumer demands for eco-friendly practices.

Consider that:

The initiative includes special stickers that can be positioned within the business’ premises, to help in making customers more aware of the implemented ecological practices. Businesses can also be awarded with a “Green Direction Certificate”, recognized based on guidelines of international environmental policies, comparable certificates and professional standards in the area of ​​cleanliness and hygiene.

Keywords:

cleaning practices, hygiene practices, ecological practices, cost savings, reduced environmental footprint, less chemicals.

Innovator’s website:

https://www.barjans.si/zelena-smer

Other sources and copyrights:

N/A

Disclaimer

*This post includes information publicly available online between March and October 2024. Some text is directly quoted from sources (see ‘Innovator’s website’ & ‘Sources and Copyrights’), while other parts are summarized or paraphrased and may not fully reflect the original intent. Online information and data may have changed or been removed since collection. Please always verify the most updated and accurate version of the innovator’s website and/or get in touch with the innovator for more and accurate information.
** This post shares insights on behalf of the Cross-Re-Tour EU-funded project. It is intended as a source of inspiration for tourism businesses interested in green and digital innovation. However, it does not guarantee that the mentioned innovation will be fully or partially eligible under the terms and conditions of the upcoming Call for Proposals within Cross-Re-Tour.