Our commitment to the environment
Enjoy a sustainable holiday in style at our eco-chic hotel in Numana
At the Hotel Giardino, hospitality and sustainability go hand in hand. We have set ourselves a clear goal: to reduce our environmental impact without compromising on comfort, offering you an eco-chic stay that showcases the beauty of the Conero Riviera.
Our journey is one of practical choices – some already in place and others still taking shape – designed to make us a go-to destination for those seeking a responsible holiday in Numana. Small gestures that make a difference to the planet and make your time here even more special.
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Our day-to-day eco-friendly actions
Here’s what we do every day to make your stay in Numana sustainable and comfortable:
- A green gesture for every stay For every guest who stays for more than 7 nights, we plant a young olive tree in their name in our field: a tangible reminder of their visit that helps to enhance the local area and the environment.
- From our vegetable garden to your table We have created a small organic vegetable garden to grow fresh vegetables for use in the kitchen: locally sourced produce that is ideal for a healthy and sustainable diet.
- 100% renewable energy Thanks to an 80 kW solar power system, we reduce our CO₂ emissions by around 30,000 kg a year (the equivalent of planting 1,500 trees). The remaining energy we purchase comes exclusively from renewable sources, meaning we cover 100 per cent of our electricity needs.
- Water heating using solar panels We use 18 solar panels to heat domestic water and the indoor spa pool, thereby reducing our environmental impact.
- Goodbye to single-use plastic We have phased out single-use plastic in the bar, minibars, dining room and by the pool. We only use reusable and compostable materials.
- Comprehensive waste sorting scheme Throughout the hotel, including the guest rooms, we encourage careful and effective recycling, so you too can play your part in our initiative.
- Responsible use of water resources We have fitted flow restrictors in the rooms and use water from a well to water most of the green spaces.
- Energy-efficient LED lighting We use LED lights indoors and outdoors, as well as motion sensors, to reduce energy wastage.
- A natural and certified spa range Pure well-being with Bio Thai products: organic extracts, virgin oils and wild plants of food-grade quality. A certified Italian range that cares for your skin whilst respecting nature.
- Eco-friendly detergents We use only Ecolabel-certified detergents for our laundry and dishwasher.
- Free filtered water We provide filtered and purified water so you can top up your water bottles for free: it’s the same water we use in the restaurant, to reduce the use of single-use bottles.
- Chlorine-free indoor swimming pool Thanks to the salt treatment used in our indoor swimming pool, we reduce our use of chlorine, thereby protecting the environment and looking after your skin.
- Cooling systems We recover the warm air produced by our summer cooling system and reuse it to heat domestic hot water for the rooms and the swimming pool, using energy recovery systems.
- E-bikes and charging pointsWe offer e-bikes and a charging point for electric cars, thereby promoting sustainable mobility.
- A little gift for you that ‘brings sustainability to life’ In your room, you’ll find an eco-friendly pencil: biodegradable and made from natural materials. Once you’ve used it up, you can plant it: it contains seeds that can grow into herbs or flowers. A simple gesture, but one with a clear message: sustainability continues at home too.
- It’s not just about the environment… find out more about our commitment to social issues too As well as environmental sustainability, we are committed to supporting the local community. We work in partnership with the Croce Bianca di Numana and with the team at Frolla, an inclusive biscuit factory that employs people with disabilities and uses flour sourced exclusively from the Marche region.
Design with us an even greener future
Our current initiatives are just the start of our green project! If, during your stay, you have any ideas or suggestions on how we can improve the sustainability of our hotel whilst maintaining the highest levels of comfort, please share them with us: your advice is invaluable and helps us to improve!
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Eco-projects carried out by the Hotel Giardino
- 2010 First air-conditioning system with heat recovery (40%) for domestic hot water.
- 2011 Installation of the first 19 kW of solar pane
- 2012 Installation of six solar thermal panels for water heating.
- 2013 Introduction of separate waste collection in all rooms.
- 2014 Complete transition to energy-efficient LED lighting.
- 2015 Second air-conditioning system with full heat recovery for domestic hot water.
- 2016 Switch to saltwater sanitization for the indoor pool instead of chlorine.
- 2018 Expansion of the photovoltaic system by a further 25 kW.
- 2020 Agreement with Repower for the supply of electricity generated entirely from renewable sources.
- 2023 Installation of a further 40 kW of solar panels.
- 2024 Complete phase-out of single-use plastics
- 2024 Installation of 16 solar panels to heat the indoor swimming pool and domestic hot water.
- 2025 A partnership based on solidarity with the Frolla micro-biscuit factory.
- 2025 Creation of an organic vegetable garden dedicated to the vegetable buffet.
- 2025 Planting of olive trees for guests staying for more than seven nights.
Future projects
- 2026 Replacement of the third air-conditioning and electric heating system, thereby phasing out the use of gas completely.
- 2026/2027 Award of official environmental certification.
- 2027 Expansion of the olive grove with a further 60 young trees for the new guests.
