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Based on the environment around us, people’s awareness, and their values, eco-friendliness is becoming increasingly important. We are also moving in this direction to be more environmentally sustainable in our daily operations and leave a smaller footprint behind. The V Spa Hotel complex includes a hotel, conference center, Joyce restaurant, and V Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the key points we have set as daily goals in our company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Yes, we save water!<\/strong>\n
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    • We have installed water-saving taps in public areas. You can still sing in the shower, but keep it short\u2014make sure the chorus fits into a single verse!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • We use electricity wisely because there\u2019s romance in the dark!<\/strong>\n
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      • We use energy-efficient LED lights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hotel rooms are equipped with cardholders to activate electricity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Paper? That\u2019s so 90s!<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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        • We reduce paper use and share information via QR codes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • If guests need a receipt, we offer to email it instead, reducing the number of printed invoices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sorting waste – it\u2019s like LEGO, but for adults!<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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          • We sort waste according to environmental regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • We\u2019re smoke-free – because we love fresh air!<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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            • The entire V Spa Hotel complex is smoke-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              • Active movement – escape your comfort zone!<\/strong>\n
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                • We encourage guests to rent a bike near the hotel or take a pleasant walk along the Emaj\u00f5gi River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • We value time spent outdoors and happily introduce our guests to green Tartu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Take the stairs instead of the elevator – you\u2019ll see your steps count more than Instagram likes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • We reduce packaging!<\/strong>\n
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                  • We use soap and shampoo dispensers in hotel rooms and no longer provide single-use toiletries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Housekeeping is done upon request, indicated by the door sign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • We support the circular economy!<\/strong>\n
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                    • We donate old blankets, pillows, and towels to animal shelters and furniture to children\u2019s homes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • We value recycling and use recycled paper for room cards, gift cards, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • We clean surfaces naturally – just like grandma used to!<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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                      • We carefully select the products we purchase, ensuring they are environmentally friendly or produced sustainably.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        V Conference Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        • No more shuffling through piles of paper!<\/strong> In the conference center, we avoid traditional paper signs and instead use screens to display information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • No disposable dishes can be found<\/strong> – even in the mystery drawer!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Recycled paper<\/strong> is used for food labels – if we use paper, it must already have a story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                          • We sort waste<\/strong> according to environmental regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • We reduce paper use and share information through QR codes<\/strong> – after all, phones are meant to be useful!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • We use energy-efficient equipment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Our mindset is zero waste<\/strong> and nose-to-tail<\/em>, and we strongly adhere to this approach. When designing menus, we aim to utilize raw materials to the fullest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Our catering team follows the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle – they\u2019re true ingredient ninjas, keeping all dates in check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Waste and trash are sorted according to environmental regulations<\/strong>, including bio-waste management and bottle recycling. Even banana peels feel important when placed in the right bin!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                              • We continuously monitor and reduce food waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • At Joyce Restaurant, we use free-range eggs<\/strong> for dishes on the \u00e0 la carte menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • We offer tap water as a priority<\/strong> to our guests because it\u2019s that good! The restaurant uses the Purezza double-filtration water system. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • The drinking straws in our fabulous cocktails are made from bamboo fiber and have an eco-label.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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