Criterion 58 Composting (up to 2 points) – Criterion text: The tourist accommodation separate at least one of following relevant waste category ensuring that waste is composted or used for biogas production according to local authority guidelines (e.g. by the local administration, in-house or by a private agency) (1 point for each category, to a maximum of 2 points): yard waste, food waste from the food services, biodegradable products (e.g. disposable items made of corn-based materials), biodegradable waste produced by guests at their room/accommodation. Assessment and verification The applicant shall provide a detailed explanation of how the tourist accommodation fulfils this criterion, together with appropriate supporting documentation if relevant. Relevant shall be separated to be composted and or used for biogas production; four kind of waste are scored. Organic waste should be separated and sent for anaerobic digestion where available, or alternatively incineration with energy recovery or local/on-site composting. Definitions Anaerobic digestion: biological processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. One of the end products is biogas, which is combusted to generate electricity and heat, or can be processed into renewable natural gas and transportation fuels. Incineration with energy recovery is the conversion of waste materials into usable heat, electricity, or fuel through the combustion of the waste. The composting process consists in the decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms controlled conditions. Compost (fertilizer resource) is obtained as a result of the composting process. Food waste which is compostable includes vegetable and fruit waste, anything made out of flour, grains, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clipping, and dead plants. Biodegradable products include disposable food service items and packaging, such as corn-based materials. Is important to double check that something is compostable before attempting to compost it. Criterion 59 - Waste water treatment (up to 3 points) The criterion applies if car washing facilities are offered within the tourist accommodation.
Criterion 58 – Composting (up to 2 points) Criterion text: The tourist accommodation separate at least one of following relevant waste category ensuring that waste is composted or used for biogas production according to local authority guidelines (e.g. by the local administration, in-house or by a private agency) (1 point for each category, to a maximum of 2 points): yard waste, food waste from the food services, biodegradable products (e.g. disposable items made of corn-based materials), biodegradable waste produced by guests at their room/accommodation. Assessment and verification The applicant shall provide a detailed explanation of how the tourist accommodation fulfils this criterion, together with appropriate supporting documentation if relevant. Relevant shall be separated to be composted and or used for biogas production; four kind of waste are scored. Organic waste should be separated and sent for anaerobic digestion where available, or alternatively incineration with energy recovery or local/on-site composting. Definitions Anaerobic digestion: biological processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. One of the end products is biogas, which is combusted to generate electricity and heat, or can be processed into renewable natural gas and transportation fuels. Incineration with energy recovery is the conversion of waste materials into usable heat, electricity, or fuel through the combustion of the waste. The composting process consists in the decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms controlled conditions. Compost (fertilizer resource) is obtained as a result of the composting process. Food waste which is compostable includes vegetable and fruit waste, anything made out of flour, grains, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clipping, and dead plants. Biodegradable products include disposable food service items and packaging, such as corn-based materials. Is important to double check that something is compostable before attempting to compost it. Criterion 59 - Waste water treatment (up to 3 points) The criterion applies if car washing facilities are offered within the tourist accommodation.
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