Sustainability

In our quest to preserve and protect the natural beauty of Greece, Rhodes Collection Hotels & Resorts  goes to great lengths to ensure sustainable, environmentally friendly practices down to the smallest detail. From our locally sourced menus to our choice of materials and supplies, we put the planet first.

All our properties are blessed to belong in the beautiful island of Rhodes. A gem of our history, our civilization and one of the most visited places in Greece during the summer. Our efforts of preserving the beauty and the wellbeing of this place are constantly growing. We are committed to help and support not only the environment but also the local community in every way possible. For us, being thoughtful of our environment and socially responsible for locals is a way of life rather than a trend that will gradually fade out in time. We have an array of environmental initiatives and we invite you to support and assist us for a brighter future.

 

RECYCLING

Our recycling program includes a range of materials and amenities that we recycle and we make sure that all waste is correctly disposed of. In collaboration with the local authorities we recycle all bottles, cans and paper we use. We also use the bespoke recycling scheme of Nespresso to recycle all the capsules our guests use. You can derive more information about the Nespresso recycling program here. We will continue to adapt and take the extra steps to recycle and inspire others to do the same.

 

PLASTIC FREE

In all our suites, we use biodegradable bags for waste and  in all back of house facilities when possible. In 2021, in response to all the added packaging waste of hotel mini bottles, we set out to create our own branded amenities having full control of the contents as well as choosing to use biodegradable bottles. We are also in the process of transitioning to biodegradable and compostable options for all other plastic collaterals. Although covid-19 measures slowed down our efforts, our goal is to be completely plastic free by the end of 2026

 

ECO – FRIENDLY HOUSEKEEPING

For our housekeeping services we use certified and eco-friendly products from Johnson-Diversy  that are made using sustainable manufacturing practices and naturally derived, safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable ingredients that don’t negatively impact the environment or our health. Moreover, the extensive use of water on the island already results in suffering from it and our actions should be focused on this issue. For that reason our housekeeping staff places environment-friendly cards on top of guest bed sheets and toilets to encourage customers to use the hotel’s products and services in an environmentally friendly way.

Bathroom products and amenities

Rhodes Collection Hotels & Resorts is in collaboration with the top Greek Brand  Papoutsanis for the in-room toiletries and bathroom amenities offered to our esteemed guests. This choice is based both on the brand’s ultra-premium character and sustainable mentality, with its environmental comstamitment in tune with the Rhodes Collection Hotels & Resorts  values and philosophy. Papoutsanis is committed to continuously advancing its ethical, social and environmental performance.

Some of Papoutsanis initiatives and programmes to ensure the environmental responsibility of its processes and creations include, among others:

• The brand uses externally developed tools to reduce its environmental footprint.
• The brand practices packaging eco-design by optimising packaging weight, increasing recycled materials, reducing plastic usage etc
• The brand sources certified raw materials
• The brand offers products produced in Greece

Papoutsanis  is committed to preserving the excellence of its products and uses mainly natural ingredients, respecting both the strictest international regulations and the best practices for environmental protection, while the safety of products and the trust of its clients are of upmost importance. Papoutsanis will continue to improve its environmental performance for a sustainable future.

 

POWER SAVING BUILDINGS

We always look into power saving and eco-friendly buildings. We have already transitioned to LED lighting in all property areas and back-of-house spaces.

Air Conditioning

All guest rooms are climate-controlled: we always set the temperature around 20C (F68) degrees in the summer and 25C (F78) degrees in the spring / autumn to maximize both energy efficiency and personal comfort.

Get unplugged

Only 5% of the power used by an average cell phone is used to charge the phone. The 95% is wasted energy, so we suggest our guests keeping their cell phone, laptop or other electrical appliances unplugged when they are not in use. 

 

GASTRONOMY & BARS

We source most of our products from the local community and always focus on offering seasonal and fresh ingredient-based dishes. We are also putting all our efforts to reduce food waste from our restaurants in collaboration with food scraps, oil disposal companies.

 

SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

For us, sustainability and caring for our environment is much more than recycling and building power saving buildings. One of our main targets is to support the local community by improving the lives of the Santorini citizens in every aspect we can. For that reason, hiring local employees is one of our priorities. Thus, we give opportunity to young people to work in a hospitality organization that attracts tourists from all over the world. We are also partnering with local producers and companies in order to contribute to the local economy and be zealous ambassadors of the local products (Wine from local winemakers,local honey, PDO products). Moreover, most of our funding projects are supporting local initiatives and actions.