We are serious about our Sustainability Policy

Sustainability Policy

Experience daily life in the Icelandic countryside and a taste of local culture while staying on Smáratún´s working farm. We have the interest in for future generations and intend to operate as sustainable as possible.

Therefore, the Smáratún family and all the staff have committed to:

Reduce Pollution

Reduce the creation of pollution by reusing and recycling materials and goods, introducing energy saving systems and utilizing environmentally friendly materials.

Harmless Wastewater

Ensuring that wastewater has no polluting effects on the environment. We choose to use environmentally certified products that are emitted into the wastewater system.

Stay Clean

Work steadily at keeping the surroundings clean and attractive. By responsible removal of waste, maintenance of natural flora and fauna and introduction of native plant life.

Site Protection

Support the protection of sites of cultural and natural interest.

Local goods

Give preference to goods and services produced locally and whenever possible use food direct from the farm

Balance to life

Professionally cultivate one-to-one customer service with robust ideas. Dynamically innovate for state of the art customer service.

Employment

Employ local people if possible. Respect worker´s right at all times and create a positive atmosphere for the employer.

Always learn

Continuously seek further education in environmental matters and disseminate such information to the staff.

Encourage

Invite and encourage guests and suppliers to participate in Smáratún´s efforts to protect the environment.

Cooperation

Strengthen the cooperation with the local government, other firms and residents of the area.

Lawfullnes

Endeavour to fulfil the provisions of laws and regulations to which the company subscribes.

Improvement

Constantly emphasize improvements in our operations and services to more sustainable performance and to continue following the Nordic Swan environmental certification.

REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT

We give our guest the chance to plant trees in our farmland

More and more travelers choose the responsible option and travel green. We offer our guest an opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint from their travel by planting trees.

Book tree planting for a group




GET TO KNOW US BETTER

Our actions in numbers

This is, what we achieved so far


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ORGANIC WASTE TO LANDFILL


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REDUCTION IN GARBAGE


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REDUCTION IN FOODWASTE


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TREES PLANTED

Reduce foodwaste

Are you interested in reducing your foodwaste?


We offer trainings especially for businesses in reducing foodwaste

E-Mails us at smaratun@smaratun.is

Eco labeled

Electric Plugs

If you are travelling on an electric car you have this app to find the nearest charger to the location of your hotel. www.plugshare.com