Sustainability at aja

Conscious and sustainable travel
At aja, we say yes to the future - and to holidays that are not only good for you, but also make sense. We want you to simply travel better with us - with a good feeling for you and for the environment. At our aja resorts, you will experience everything that makes a holiday special: relaxation in the spa, active days out in nature and plenty of indulgence with regional specialities at our buffets. And all this with an awareness of what really matters.

Sustainability is not a trend for us, but an attitude. That's why we take care in all areas to conserve resources, work together fairly and take responsibility - together with our teams, partners and guests. We know that: Every step counts. So let's go further together - for wonderful holiday moments today and a good future tomorrow.

GreenSign
Hotel certification

For us, sustainability is more than just a good feeling - it is measurable. That's why we are regularly certified by GreenSign, a recognised seal for sustainable hotel management. Over 100 criteria are checked - from energy efficiency and regional purchasing to social responsibility and economic fairness.

GreenSign assesses the result in five levels - from level 1 to level 5. The higher the level, the stronger the sustainable commitment. We are delighted that all our aja Hotels have been awarded GreenSign Level 4 - a sign that we have already achieved a great deal, but are continuing on our path towards even greater sustainability.

About Greensign

More sustainability
in the hotel room

Room cleaning every 2nd day

Towel change only on request

Reduction in brochure material through the introduction of the hotel app

Large refillable soap and shampoo dispensers

No disposable bathing slippers (cheap, durable alternatives in the shop)

Two-day room cleaning

It not only saves around 2.9 million litres of water a year and around half of the chemicals and washing powder, but also half of the energy required for vacuuming and washing and drying laundry. Of course, you should also feel completely comfortable and at home in the future. If you would like daily room cleaning and a change of towels, please contact our team at reception.

Sustainability
in the restaurant

For us, sustainability does not stop at the room door - it is also an integral part of everyday life in our restaurants. From breakfast to dinner, it is important to us that our food not only tastes delicious, but can also be enjoyed with a clear conscience. That's why we buy regional and seasonal products, favour organic quality and focus on fair trade.

Even small changes make a big difference: we don't use single-use plastic such as straws or individually wrapped butter and jams and are constantly working to reduce food waste. At our buffets, you can easily recognise sustainable dishes by the aja sustainability seal - the heart in the shape of a leaf and an ear of wheat. And if you would like to know more about the ingredients, our service team will be happy to help you.

Sustainability at the buffet

Regional

Home and quality - we source our products from Germany. Where possible, even from our local producers and farmers, such as bread from our local bakers.

Seasonal

Our cuisine is inspired by the changing seasons. This means being closer to nature, sustainability, absolute freshness and a wide variety of flavours.

Organic

In particular, we also support manufacturers of organic products, because organically produced food is valuable. for example, we use organic quality for our milk, oat milk, eggs, butter, margarine, cold cuts, cheese and much more.

A bowl of pasta with sauce and green ingredients.

Plant-based

We cook with fresh ingredients and ensure a balanced and varied culinary offering. We also incorporate varied, plant-based dishes such as our veggie lentil bolognese or fish from the field.

Sustainable

We increase quality by using sustainable products from environmentally friendly and resource-conserving cultivation.

A table with various dishes and crockery.

Fairtrade

We pay attention to social justice and fair trade when selecting our producers. That means pure enjoyment.

Sustainability in meat and fish

Regional Susländer pork

The Susländer brand offers the "pure" pig - without antibiotics, without chemical additives, naturally grown in Schleswig-Holstein. Regional and transparent!

More about Susländer pork

FairMast poultry

FairMast stands for modern, animal-friendly poultry farming. The chickens are reared on regional farms in Germany. All participating farmers guarantee compliance with high animal welfare standards when rearing the animals and fulfil the criteria of the entry level of the German Animal Welfare Association's label.

More about FairMast

A plate with fish and lemon slices, a spoon next to it.

MSC certified fish

The blue MSC label is the world's strictest environmental label for wild fish. Fish products with the MSC label come from sustainable, environmentally friendly fisheries.

More about the MSC seal

aja meets Too Good To Go

Save food instead of throwing it away - join in! Together with Too Good To Go, we are committed to saving good food from the bin. Because even hotel buffets often have delicious food left over that is far too good to throw away. From now on, you can save them with us - at a low price and with a good feeling.

It's that simple: Download the Too Good To Go app, find the nearest aja Hotel near you, book your box and collect it from reception. Together, we'll ensure that less food is wasted and you can look forward to a delicious surprise.

About Too Good To Go

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