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Why we are
eco-certified
Find out why we are a certified and verified EcoWorldHotel by DNV, an international independent third-party certification body
The third party, unlike other certifications, ensures impartiality and objectivity in the evaluation and verification of requirements.
Above all when we speak of the environment, it’s important to move from words to deeds, and do so soon, because the Earth has already sent us too many unequivocal messages.
This is why we are proud to be able to tangibly demonstrate all the aspects that prove our constant commitment to environmental protection and eco-sustainability.
Environmental Policy and the DNV Certificate
Our Environmental Policy represents the daily commitment that we at Eco Hotel Milano put into respecting the environment and people.
We would like all our guests to learn about our eco-sustainable activities and to share and contribute together with us to the preservation of our land.
All environmental criteria in the Environmental Policy have been certified and are verified annually by the international certification body DNV.
DNV is defined as a third-party entity, it is a company external to both Eco Hotel Milano and EcoWorldHotel, this is because we strongly believe that our efforts should be certified by external professionals to ensure our clients that what we do is as transparent and truthful as possible.
We would like all our guests to learn about our eco-sustainable activities and to share and contribute together with us to the preservation of our land.
All environmental criteria in the Environmental Policy have been certified and are verified annually by the international certification body DNV.
DNV is defined as a third-party entity, it is a company external to both Eco Hotel Milano and EcoWorldHotel, this is because we strongly believe that our efforts should be certified by external professionals to ensure our clients that what we do is as transparent and truthful as possible.
Bio Food & Beverage
Our culinary offering — from breakfast to dinner, all the way to the cocktail bar — is a journey through the most authentic flavors of our land. We carefully select fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced primarily from organic farming, guaranteeing the complete absence of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and GMOs.
We support the circular economy and small local producers: for this reason, many products served at breakfast come from local farms and businesses located within a 70 km radius of the hotel, complemented by zero-kilometre ingredients and fair-trade products.
Special Attention to Every Need
We believe that good food should be a pleasure for everyone. Our staff is specially trained to welcome guests with celiac disease, offering a complete, varied, and safe menu selection for both breakfast and dinner.
Our kitchen also offers dishes dedicated to vegetarians and is always ready to advise and guide guests with food intolerances toward the most suitable choices.
Wine & Cocktail List
- 100% Organic & Biodynamic: Our wine list celebrates the Italian territory through a selection that is entirely organic and biodynamic.
- Sustainable Mixology: The cocktails at our bar bear the signature of bartender Marco Giuridio and are crafted using certified organic spirits (conventional alternatives are available upon request).
- From Garden to Glass: Behind the hotel, we cultivate a small garden dedicated to botanicals and aromatic herbs, which the Chef and Bartender harvest daily to give dishes and drinks a unique touch.
Sustainable Design & Zero-Waste Philosophy
Our love for the environment is reflected in every detail of our dining area:
- Furniture with a Second Life: We believe in the circular economy. Our restaurant is furnished with elements made from FSC-certified wood, recycled cardboard, and restored design pieces that we have proudly given a second life to.
- Natural Details: Our menus and placemats are made of cork, while disposable napkins are PEFC-, FSC-, or Ecolabel-certified, ensuring responsible forest management.
Our Fight Against Plastic
We are actively committed to reducing single-use plastics. We have eliminated plastic bottles, replacing them with glass bottles both at the bar and in the room minibars, and we exclusively use compostable straws. Our exclusive bamboo water bottles are also available for purchase at the hotel: lightweight, durable, BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and fully biodegradable.
BioArchitecture and furnishing
The structure has created the first Feng Shui Eco-friendly Room.
There are two eco-apartments designed in accordance with the principles of bioarchitecture (e.g. Made in Italy FSC certified parquet). 95% of the furnishing is made-in-Italy.
The furniture in the hall and Biologic Bar is made of recycled cardboard and FSC wood.
All the inside walls of the hotel have been painted using natural and photocatalytic ecological paints.
The mattresses are “Trust in Textiles” certified, tested for harmful substances according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. They are also hypo-allergenic, anti-mite and fire-retardant.
More than 50% of the textiles used in the hotel (table linen, bed linen and bath linen) has environmental certification. The textiles are made by Orio Team, in Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified pure cotton that guarantees the absence of any harmful chemical substances or allergenic dyes.
The hotel has an ornamental and recreational green area, a garden, in which there are lawns, hedges and a variety of plants that promote drainage, environmental requalification and regulate the micro-climate. The garden area covers more than 50% of the total area of the hotel.
There are two eco-apartments designed in accordance with the principles of bioarchitecture (e.g. Made in Italy FSC certified parquet). 95% of the furnishing is made-in-Italy.
The furniture in the hall and Biologic Bar is made of recycled cardboard and FSC wood.
All the inside walls of the hotel have been painted using natural and photocatalytic ecological paints.
The mattresses are “Trust in Textiles” certified, tested for harmful substances according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. They are also hypo-allergenic, anti-mite and fire-retardant.
More than 50% of the textiles used in the hotel (table linen, bed linen and bath linen) has environmental certification. The textiles are made by Orio Team, in Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified pure cotton that guarantees the absence of any harmful chemical substances or allergenic dyes.
The hotel has an ornamental and recreational green area, a garden, in which there are lawns, hedges and a variety of plants that promote drainage, environmental requalification and regulate the micro-climate. The garden area covers more than 50% of the total area of the hotel.
Cleaning and hygiene
To reduce the use of plastic, we have installed certified ecological soap dispensers in the bathrooms. On request, Ecolabel certified ecological courtesy sets are provided.
Certified ecological detergents that are 98% biodegradable in 24 hours are used so as to protect the groundwater, the guests and the staff. Moreover, the staff are trained on the correct dosage of the detergents to use so that they do not use more than the amounts recommended in the instructions.
The spaces are sanitised using ozone and the surfaces are disinfected with alcohol based products at 75%.
We use an eco-friendly laundry: towels, sheets and tablecloths are in OeKo-Tex standard 100 certified cotton, guaranteeing the total absence of allergenic or carcinogenic dyes.
We use a special cloth, that does not require the use of detergents, and warm water to clean some surfaces (e.g. windows, mirrors, etc.).
Toilet rolls and paper towels are Ecolabel and/or FSC certified.
We do not use chemical air fresheners but we can provide, if requested, diffusers with top quality, 100% natural essential oils suitable for use as food flavouring, as air fresheners and as cosmetic products.
Certified ecological detergents that are 98% biodegradable in 24 hours are used so as to protect the groundwater, the guests and the staff. Moreover, the staff are trained on the correct dosage of the detergents to use so that they do not use more than the amounts recommended in the instructions.
The spaces are sanitised using ozone and the surfaces are disinfected with alcohol based products at 75%.
We use an eco-friendly laundry: towels, sheets and tablecloths are in OeKo-Tex standard 100 certified cotton, guaranteeing the total absence of allergenic or carcinogenic dyes.
We use a special cloth, that does not require the use of detergents, and warm water to clean some surfaces (e.g. windows, mirrors, etc.).
Toilet rolls and paper towels are Ecolabel and/or FSC certified.
We do not use chemical air fresheners but we can provide, if requested, diffusers with top quality, 100% natural essential oils suitable for use as food flavouring, as air fresheners and as cosmetic products.
Green Communication
The hotel’s business cards and brochures for marketing/promotional purposes are printed on eco-compatible paper.
To reduce the use of paper, we prefer to use email for communications and documents. Indeed, our management system is digitalised. When documents have to printed off, we use 100% certified ecological paper.
We prefer to use the QR Code where possible, such as for the menus; in any case, we have a few printed menus for clients who don’t have a device with them at the table. On the menu there are biological, biodynamic, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes marked with the relative logos/signs.
We provide information and advertise the activities of the eco-hotel and the territory on social networks.
We identify the biological products with labels on the breakfast buffet.
Eco-sustainable information is provided in all the rooms to help reduce waste. In particular there are: signs close to the courtesy set to give information on their correct use; guidelines informing guests on the frequency of changing and washing bed linen; eco-recommendations that can be displayed using a qr code on the desk in every room, with an invite to save water, privileging the the use of the waste basket, to separate waste and to switch off the lights when you leave the room.
The environmental policy is shared with the staff.
To reduce the use of paper, we prefer to use email for communications and documents. Indeed, our management system is digitalised. When documents have to printed off, we use 100% certified ecological paper.
We prefer to use the QR Code where possible, such as for the menus; in any case, we have a few printed menus for clients who don’t have a device with them at the table. On the menu there are biological, biodynamic, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes marked with the relative logos/signs.
We provide information and advertise the activities of the eco-hotel and the territory on social networks.
We identify the biological products with labels on the breakfast buffet.
Eco-sustainable information is provided in all the rooms to help reduce waste. In particular there are: signs close to the courtesy set to give information on their correct use; guidelines informing guests on the frequency of changing and washing bed linen; eco-recommendations that can be displayed using a qr code on the desk in every room, with an invite to save water, privileging the the use of the waste basket, to separate waste and to switch off the lights when you leave the room.
The environmental policy is shared with the staff.
Separate waste collection
The hotel adopts a separate waste collection system with specific containers for glass, plastic/metal and aluminium, paper, food waste and general waste in accordance with the town authority’s instructions. Corks, dead batteries, used cooking oils and grease are also collected and disposed of separately. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is delivered to the manager of the public waste collection service. Moreover, many of the suppliers use recycled and/or recyclable packaging for the food products.
There are eco-recommendations in the rooms with important advice on how to reduce the environmental footprint, including instructions for the correct separation of waste. In the rooms the waste baskets have 3 separate compartments, one for plastic, one for paper and one for general waste.
There are eco-recommendations in the rooms with important advice on how to reduce the environmental footprint, including instructions for the correct separation of waste. In the rooms the waste baskets have 3 separate compartments, one for plastic, one for paper and one for general waste.
Energy Saving
The hotel has a supply agreement with an energy provider whose electricity derives wholly from renewable sources.
More than 60% of the light bulbs installed in the rooms and common spaces are LED or energy class A.
The hotel has an automatic switch on/off (twilight) system for the outdoor lights and the rooms have a magnetic card to control the lights and electrical voltage in general.
There is a temperature regulation system in the rooms for both the radiators and the air-conditioning. Indeed, the guests can autonomously control the temperature of the room both by regulating the radiators and choosing either hot or cold air for the A/C system.
All the windows of the rooms have double-glazing and have a sufficiently high level of heat insulation and an appropriate level of sound-proofing.
There are eco-recommendations in the rooms with important advice on how to reduce the environmental footprint, including energy saving.
The dishwasher in the hotel’s kitchen is connected to the domestic hot water network.
More than 60% of the light bulbs installed in the rooms and common spaces are LED or energy class A.
The hotel has an automatic switch on/off (twilight) system for the outdoor lights and the rooms have a magnetic card to control the lights and electrical voltage in general.
There is a temperature regulation system in the rooms for both the radiators and the air-conditioning. Indeed, the guests can autonomously control the temperature of the room both by regulating the radiators and choosing either hot or cold air for the A/C system.
All the windows of the rooms have double-glazing and have a sufficiently high level of heat insulation and an appropriate level of sound-proofing.
There are eco-recommendations in the rooms with important advice on how to reduce the environmental footprint, including energy saving.
The dishwasher in the hotel’s kitchen is connected to the domestic hot water network.
Water Saving
The garden is watered at sunset and early in the morning by an irrigation system fitted with a timer.
In the bathrooms there is an eco-sticker inviting guests to use the towels responsibly, asking them to place in the washbasin only those for which a change is required.
In the room there are cards raising awareness on the frequency of washing bed linen.
Flow reducers have been fitted on the taps of the rooms’ washbasin, bidet and shower.
The average flow of water of all taps is not more than 6 litres/min, while the flow of the showers does not exceed 8 litres/min.
There are eco-recommendations in the rooms with important advice on how to reduce the environmental footprint, including water saving.
In the bathrooms there is an eco-sticker inviting guests to use the towels responsibly, asking them to place in the washbasin only those for which a change is required.
In the room there are cards raising awareness on the frequency of washing bed linen.
Flow reducers have been fitted on the taps of the rooms’ washbasin, bidet and shower.
The average flow of water of all taps is not more than 6 litres/min, while the flow of the showers does not exceed 8 litres/min.
There are eco-recommendations in the rooms with important advice on how to reduce the environmental footprint, including water saving.
Choice of green suppliers
The hotel favours certified green suppliers with a short supply chain and eco-sustainable products/services to guarantee high quality and fully respecting the environment.
Sustainable Mobility
The hotel offers its guests a bike sharing service. Indeed, you can use the Milan Bike-Mi service to move around the city on two wheels. The hotel provides cyclists with a kit for small repairs. There is a cycle path a few metres from eco Hotel Milano that connects the city with Parco Nord, for a length of more than 10 km.
On request, eco-Hotel Milano organises a transfer service for its guests to and from Orio al Serio, Milano Malpensa and Milano Linate airports.
You can buy tickets and get a timetable for the public transport in Milan at reception, allowing you to move around the city without polluting and without the stress of looking for a space to park because of the traffic.
At reception you can also get a map of the city indicating the underground stations so that you can visit the main tourist attractions on foot and by public transport.
On request, eco-Hotel Milano organises a transfer service for its guests to and from Orio al Serio, Milano Malpensa and Milano Linate airports.
You can buy tickets and get a timetable for the public transport in Milan at reception, allowing you to move around the city without polluting and without the stress of looking for a space to park because of the traffic.
At reception you can also get a map of the city indicating the underground stations so that you can visit the main tourist attractions on foot and by public transport.
Promotion of culture and the territory
We have created a Green Experience Guide to promote a local network of sustainable tourism in Milan through partnerships with local businesses that share our environmental philosophy. For example, we encourage Eco Shopping linked to sustainable fashion and support the 5R model (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Collection, Recovery) for responsible waste management.
Behind the hotel, we have developed an Urban Garden project: a productive, ornamental, and experiential space designed to blend nature, design, and hospitality. Here, we cultivate botanical plants and aromatic herbs, edible flowers, small vegetables, and nectar-rich flowers designed to attract bees and beneficial insects, protecting biodiversity and urban pollinators. The products of this space enrich our cuisine with exceptionally fresh, truly zero-distance ingredients.
We also want this space to inspire the people of Milan. Our goal is to spread the culture of urban greenery, showing that creating a small garden in the city — on a balcony or in a private garden — is achievable, affordable, and deeply rewarding. For this reason, we will organize dedicated evenings and events to share cultivation secrets, best practices, and the joy of watching nature grow within the city.
Our other local collaborations include a partnership with a local association that organizes Nordic Walking activities, as well as the promotion of sustainable mobility through a city map with metro stations available at reception. In addition, throughout the year we host temporary exhibitions of paintings and decorative objects created by local artists using recycled and eco-sustainable materials such as reclaimed wooden boards, used paintbrushes, and cork stoppers, giving new life to what would otherwise be considered waste.
Actions with high social impact
Cork stoppers are collected to help green building projects with social utility developed by the non-profit organizations “A Braccia Aperte” and “Artimestieri”.
The hotel is completely accessible to people with disabilities, even if unaccompanied.
The hotel is family-friendly: there are three multiple rooms, communicating apartments, services dedicated to families with twins (e.g. high chairs, cots and cribs).
The hotel is dog-friendly: we welcome dogs. There is a network of local dog-sitters, to help tourists who want to take their dog on holiday with them but who can’t take it into museums or other places of interest.
The hotel is completely accessible to people with disabilities, even if unaccompanied.
The hotel is family-friendly: there are three multiple rooms, communicating apartments, services dedicated to families with twins (e.g. high chairs, cots and cribs).
The hotel is dog-friendly: we welcome dogs. There is a network of local dog-sitters, to help tourists who want to take their dog on holiday with them but who can’t take it into museums or other places of interest.
Standard 100 by OeKo-Tex
More information about the Standard 100 by OeKo-Tex that certifies the cotton our towels, sheets and table linen are made of can be found here.