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SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE<\/h1>\n
\n Sustainability is a matter close to our hearts: we protect what we love \u2013 our natural world. For decades, we have been harnessing the earth\u2019s heat and making full use of every drop of our precious thermal water across six different stages. Enjoy the beauty of nature and regional delicacies, fresh from our herb garden and sourced from local producers in the surrounding area. Here, you won\u2019t find artificial environments, but the full power of nature \u2013 your reliable source of relaxation and energy at Therme Steiermark. Thanks to the heat from the property\u2019s own thermal water and a unique multi-stage energy utilisation system, the entire complex is heated completely emission-free, saving 261 tonnes of CO\u2082 each year. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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FROM THE GARDEN ON YOUR PLATE<\/h5>\n

The best produce comes from our local area and forms the basis for our culinary creations. \u201cWe\u2019d much rather have good, conventionally grown fruit and vegetables that are so fresh they crack and drip than those imported from far away, harvested unripe and spent months in transit,\u201d is our kitchen team\u2019s motto. If the best producers are right here locally, why look further afield and increase our carbon footprint?<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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ELECTRICITY FROM SOLAR ENERGY<\/h5>\n

\u201cWith two solar power systems, we generate around 300,000 kWh of electricity a year, enabling us to save approximately 145,000 kg of CO\u2082 annually,\u201d said spa manager Erich Weinzettl. \u201cThat is roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of 90 diesel-powered cars (based on 10,000 kilometres driven).\u201d Here, too, there are plans to expand the system further in the future.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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HEILTHERMENKASKADE: UTILISATION OF FLOODWATER<\/h5>\n

In 2013, the world\u2019s only thermal spa cascade was built. Thanks to this, the entire complex can be heated with zero emissions. With a total of six stages of utilisation at the thermal spa energy centre, every drop of thermal water is put to optimal use.<\/p>\n

In 2014, the \u2018Surge Water Utilisation\u2019 project won an Energy Globe Styria Award.<\/p>\n

The alternative energy centre makes it possible to make optimal use of the outflowing thermal water, known as \u2018surge water\u2019. A heat pump extracts the residual heat from the used water and uses it to generate around 800 kK of heat to heat the entire therapeutic spa, the spa centre, the Quellenhotel and the hotel spa.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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IN-HOUSE LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING<\/h5>\n

Last but not least, here\u2019s one more point that can make a significant difference, particularly in the hospitality sector \u2013 our in-house laundry!<\/p>\n

Thanks to our in-house laundry<\/strong>, we avoid the daily delivery of hired linen by numerous lorries. We can also save on chemicals, water and electricity by handling bath linen with care. This is yet another way to support sustainability.<\/p>\n

All our cleaning areas<\/strong> are analysed in the same way. Wherever possible, we avoid using chemical cleaning products in favour of eco-friendly alternatives. Ultimately, this is also about the health of our staff: a study by the University of Bergen shows that, when used frequently, chemical cleaning products are as harmful as smoking a packet of cigarettes every day for 20 years.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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