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| Q:
What is Green Key? |
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| A:
The Green Key is an international eco-label for tourism.
Businesses awarded the Green Key fulfil technical criteria,
management criteria and criteria on communication. Onsite
checks are performed regularly on all Green Key businesses
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| Q:
Who stand behind Green Key? |
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Green Key is a campaign in the FEE network. FEE is Foundation
for Environmental Education. Other FEE campaigns are Blue
Flag, Young Reporters for the Environment, Learning About
Forests, and Eco Schools. In each country a national steering
group with representation from authorities, NGO’s
and business associations ensures the credibility of the
national Green Key campaign. |
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| Q:
How green are Green Key awarded businesses?
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| A:
Each business awarded the Green Key fulfils a
long list of criteria on technical issues, management,
and communication. Investigations has shown that Green
Key businesses compared to non-Green Key businesses use
20 pct. less electricity, 25 pct. less energy for heating,
and 27 pct. less water per guest. |
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| Q:
Is Green Key different from other eco-labels?
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| A:
Most eco-labels on tourism products consist - like the
Green Key - in criteria on management and technical issues.
In comparison, most eco-labels also ensure approximately
the same level of environmental content. The Green key
is unique in the sense that it focuses on environmental
education. The criteria make demands on staff, guests
and suppliers in envovlement in the international work.
Allso The Green Key is international and supported by
consumer groups, NGO’s, authorities, and the business
associations. No other eco-label – including the
EU Flower and the Nordic Swan – is recognised so
wide. |
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| Q:
Where do I find a “Green Key experience”?
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On this website you will find a list of all businesses
awarded the Green Key. Many countries have national Green
Key websites with more country specific information. You
will find the links to those sites in under “links”. |
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| Q:
Who checks up on the Green Key? |
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In each country, a national steering group with
representation from authorities, NGO’s and Business
associations look after national Green Key activities
and approves all applications from new Green Key businesses.
Periodically, each awarded business receives a control
visit from the national Green Key operator. The international
Green Key performs spot checks in all countries. |
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