Sustainability
Sustainability at Hostel celica
Hostel Celica meets the highest international standards in the category of youth hostels. We have received many awards that demonstrate the quality of our work and raise the expectations of our guests. We strive to be better every day.
Our main goal is to offer a clean, comfortable, safe and unique environment to our guests. In doing so, we also want to be responsible and respectful to our community and nature. We are mindful of the effect of our business on our environment, we implement sustainable solutions and we strive for better environmental awareness.
THINK. ACT. SHARE.
Environment
Save water.
“Zap the tap” • Regular inspection of pipes • Shorter shower time
Energy consumption.
Energy efficient light bulbs • Turning the lights off • Adjusting heater levels • Replacing old appliances with energy-saving ones • Closing the windows when heating
Recycling.
Waste sorting • Composting • Reduction of unnecessary packaging • Promoting a paperless office
Community
Promote local.
Local manufacturers • Locally produced food • Drinking tap water • Locally made souvenirs • Homegrown fruits and herbs
Environmentally friendly transport.
Exploring the city on foot or by bike • Group trips and excursions by local operators
Friendly environment for our employees, guests and local community.
Ensuring quality of work and upholding copyright • Cooperating with cultural-artistic associations • Wide range of cultural events • Promoting Slovenian culture • Donating surplus food to the Slovene Philanthropy
Management
We are writing a story of success through environmental, social and economic responsibility to our guests, employees and members of the local community.
Carefully planned sustainable tourism • A leading role in the development of youth tourism
Suppliers
Having a closed circle between our suppliers and our guests is crucial.
Quality products • Manufacturers and producers from local communities • Encouragement of a responsible attitude towards food with suppliers and guests
Swap corner
We often think of clothes as harmless, but in reality is the textile industry one of the most polluting ones. Fast and cheap fashion together with out of control consumerism and our obssesive need to express our individuality through clothes is reckless. That is why, we are giving an opportunity to our guests to think and act more sustainable and to use our swap corner as an inspiration while traveling.
Painting canvas #REUSE
We don't have to engage in grand heroic actions to participate in change. So in our hostel we think about oportunities how to act more suistainable literally all the time.We chose to REUSE our old sheets as painting canvas and our in house world known painter Eduardo showed us how to do it. And we are telling you, it is super easy. All you need is an old sheet, wooden frame, white wall colour and wood glue. First you need to measure and adjust the sheet to the wooden frame. Then you cut and attach it to the frame very tightly. Mix the glue and the paint all together, followed twice by paint – dry procedure. And there you have it, just as good as you would buy it at the store, but with the sustainable touch. Eduardo later used canvas to create another of his masterpieces.
At Hostel Celica, we strive to turn bright ideas into an even brighter future. You can read our sustainability vision in full here.
Sustainability at Hostel Celica