Just an hour from Paris, nestled within a nine-hectare forest estate, Le Bois de Rosoy offers immersive stays in the heart of nature: treehouses or multi-day guided adventures in the forest. Here at Le Bois de Rosoy, respect and ecology are the watchwords.

However, behind this soothing atmosphere, meticulous work takes place every day. There is hygiene and maintenance, water and energy management, team organization… An operational standard that is part of a comprehensive approach to responsible hospitality, in which Green Care Professional naturally finds its place.

Practical environmental stewardship, not just talk

At Bois de Rosoy, environmental responsibility translates into very concrete actions.

First and foremost, widespread waste sorting: 90 to 95% is recycled. Consumables are free of single-use plastic: compostable coffee capsules, Green Care Professional cleaning products in recycled and recyclable packaging, EU Ecolabel-certified bedding, and duvets and pillows made from recycled materials. Next, energy efficiency and water management are at the heart of our practices. The spas are sized to minimize consumption, and the estate has a small-scale wastewater treatment plant to treat water on-site. Furthermore, food and events prioritize short supply chains and local products: seasonal fruits, corn from the farm to make popcorn on-site, chips made in Picardy, and food trucks from the village of Rosoy. Finally, laundry management is handled in-house. Green Care Professional laundry detergents, combined with automated dosing, help reduce the carbon footprint while maintaining quality.

At the same time, having already earned the Clef Verte certification, the resort is now aiming to obtain the European Ecolabel for Tourist Accommodation by 2026.

On-site constraints that shape decisions

With cabins nestled deep in the forest – meaning that staff must travel on foot throughout the resort – housekeeping operations rely on lightweight, versatile, and safe equipment. Furthermore, the work is predominantly manual, with a particular focus on preventing musculoskeletal disorders and ensuring simple processes. In this demanding environment, the products used must combine effectiveness, low environmental impact, and comfort for the teams.

Actions That Make a Difference

Green Care solutions support this operation on a daily basis: surface cleaning, restroom maintenance, floors, and linens.

In particular, Quick & Easy makes moving around easier thanks to its concentrated bottles and color-coded system that ensures safe use. Meanwhile, the Kliks system automates dosing in the laundry, allowing for low-temperature washing while keeping linens fresh and pleasant. Additionally, TANET karacho is used for its versatility, while WC mint is appreciated for its subtle, natural scent, which is well-received by guests.

“Choosing Green Care Professional cleaning products allows us to reduce product consumption, usage errors, waste, and physical strain. This enables us to maintain high standards for our clients – both in terms of impeccable cleanliness and our commitment to the environment,” explains Axelle Zandvliet, co-founder of Le Bois de Rosoy

“With Green Care, we have products that are effective, simple, and environmentally friendly. Our clients feel the difference in the atmosphere of the space, even if they don’t see the products. And our teams, for their part, know that what they do matters, and that shows in their commitment,” adds Gwladys Sinka – Housekeeper

A relationship built over time

Finally, beyond technical solutions, the collaboration with Green Care Professional is based on constant communication. This includes technical advice, on-site support, and responsiveness to the site’s specific constraints.

This relationship of trust allows Le Bois de Rosoy to continue evolving its practices and to take its environmental approach even further.

“We’ve been working with Green Care Professional for four years now. It’s been a very positive collaboration. Their products are easy to use, effective, and eco-friendly, and above all, their team is always attentive to our ideas and needs and knows how to provide a solution for every challenge,” explains Gwladys Sinka – Manager

A shared vision of sustainability, care, and respect

Ultimately, at Bois de Rosoy, responsible hospitality is not just a marketing gimmick. It is rooted in the daily alignment between our mission, our teams, and our practices.

Green Care Professional is an integral part of this approach, offering simplicity, safety, and performance, while embodying the values of innovation and environmental responsibility.

With his new House Fleur de Loire*****, the two-starred chef Christophe Hay represents a commitment to eco-friendly hospitality.

Fleur de Loire, the quest for excellence

The project was ambitious: to rehabilitate the 5.000 m² of the old hospice of the city of Blois to make a hotel complex that would include under the same roof a hotel, 2 gastronomic restaurants, a pastry kiosk and a spa. The whole, to be conceived in a sustainable way where the impact on the environment would be limited. The Chef has surrounded himself with partners, including Green Care Professional, the eco-pioneer in sustainable hygiene.

Hygiene, an integral part of the project

In such establishments, hygiene is crucial, not only for the cleaning of the hotel area, but also for all the catering areas and the spa.

«Hygiene is an integral part of the project, and we needed eco-friendly alternatives, so it made sense to work with Green Care Professional»

A partnership with Green Care Professional

As a partner, Green Care Professional’s role was to propose cleaning solutions adapted to each area and that meet the highest sustainability criteria. The Fleur de Loire teams were also trained in the proper use of the detergents and were sensitized to “green cleaning” methods. With a limited range of cleaners, Green Care reduces the number of cleaning operations and saves time, water and energy for the teams.

Discover our partnership in video!

Markas: a sustainable family-run business with a futuristic vision  

For more than 30 years, Markas has made its mark in the cleaning industry. Having begun with just a handful of employees, the family business now managed by the second generation has developed into a company with a workforce of over 9,000. The company’s growth has not diminished the owners’ commitment to sustainability and responsibility. Remaining true to their roots, they always act with people and the environment in mind.

Proof of the company’s commitment to the environment is its 25 years of cooperation with Werner & Mertz. From the start, they shared the idea of qualitative cleaning performance made possible by highly effective cleaning products. Moreover, the two companies understood the importance of the “soft” aspects such as ecology, resource conservation and safety for people and the environment. Since then, both companies have intensified their environmental protection efforts. Green Care Professional has further developed its products while Markas has fulfilled the highest environmental standards (ISO 14001 and EMAS) for years and most recently has worked according to an EU Ecolabel-certified cleaning process.   

Every kilo of plastic, crude oil or CO₂ that can be avoided spares the environment from pollution and contributes to a more livable future. It’s no exaggeration to say that Markas has been a huge success. Not least of all because many satisfied customers have been pleasantly surprised to learn that ecology, hygienic cleanliness and a good price/performance are not necessarily contradictory.

Success, short & sweet

• For more than 25 years, a pioneering partner in ecological cleaning
• Overall, exemplary conservation of important resources (crude oil, plastic, CO₂)
• Customer satisfaction, “pleasantly surprised”  
• Satisfied employees and strong employer brand

Sustainable maintenance and value preservation with the building services provider for residential and commercial real estate

Since 1983 Immobilien Service Deutschland has been looking after the maintenance and value preservation of real estate and properties of every type. Building cleaning is an important business unit alongside building services, green space maintenance and winter service. With representation in 90 locations, the company takes care of 20,000 objects with a workforce of more than 6,000 employees.

Immobilien Service Deutschland is actively engaged in sustainability. In large cities, for example, employees are using cargo bikes to get to objects quickly and cleanly (no emissions). At some locations electric vehicles are being tested with the goal of making fleets fit for the future. In the garden too the air is clean. For the protection of the environment and employees, emission-free garden equipment has been in use since the company’s 35th anniversary.

In the course of the restructuring, cleaning chemicals also were converted. Since then Immobilien Service Deutschland has been working with Werner & Mertz and has scored several successes. From January 2019 to December 2020, the following reductions were achieved: 42,115 kg of carbon dioxide, 13,412 kg of crude oil and 7,132 kg of plastic. The switch to sustainable products has been enthusiastically accepted by customers, employees and job applicants alike.

The Zimmer Tower in Lier is cleaned with Green Care Professional, making it a sustainability role model

Before the Zimmer Tower got its name, it was a simple keep within the city walls of Lier in the 14th century. The current name was given to the tower in honor of the Belgian clockmaker Louis Zimmer (1888-1970), whose Jubilee clock is built into the front of the tower. It’s a very unusual clock in which 12 smaller clocks circle the large clock with 57 dials. Technically, they are not all clocks, but rather displays of information such as moon phases and tides and the time of day on all continents.

In 1960 a new pavilion was built next to the tower in order to present Zimmer’s latest masterpiece, the astronomical clock, which was prepared for the World Fair 1935 in Brussels and then exhibited in the USA. Albert Einstein was fascinated by Zimmer’s astronomical clock and congratulated the clockmaker for the clock’s mechanism. One of the clocks, for example, takes 25,800 years to complete a single orbit, which corresponds exactly to Earth’s axial precession cycle. Zimmer later expanded the clock to include a mechanical planetarium. It’s no wonder that the tower with so much history was placed under historic preservation in 1980.

Since 2019 the Zimmer museum has been cleaned with Green Care Professional products from Werner & Mertz. It’s a special challenge since too much moisture could damage the clocks. That’s why we adapted the work processes and cleaning methods in close cooperation with the responsible parties so we could satisfy all the requirements.

Our success in brief

• switch from traditional products to Green Care Professional
• development of specially adapted work processes and cleaning methods

Antwerp cleans with Green Care Professional,
making it a sustainability role model

Antwerp Central Station boasts an indefinable architectural style that seamlessly combines elements from the present and the past. The railway station’s unique structure has made it a top candidate as “the most beautiful train station in the world”. For Belgium it is a multifaceted reminder of the tiny nation’s innovative influences on the railway industry during its earliest days.

Built in the glory days of Belgian train travel, Antwerp Central – also known as the “Middle station” – made commuting much easier for Belgians. Belgium was the first nation in Europe with a public railway established in 1835, just a few years after the country had gained independence. The terminal in Antwerp played a key role in the first rail route. In recognition of its importance, the original station made of wood between 1895 and 1905 was replaced with the current version.

Today the central station extends over four especially spacious levels. To the credit of the team responsible for the renovation, the station’s original functions were retained and a few historic elements were prominently incorporated. It’s one of the world’s most beautiful train stations, which we hope will be maintained for centuries to come. To that end, Green Care Professional came into the picture. Particularly dirty places, which had been repurposed by many as urinals, have been cleaned with a special BIOBACT solution since 2019, resulting in a significant improvement for the noses of passengers and employees.

Our success in brief

• cost-efficient cleaning of “urinal spots”
• increased cleanliness and an improved smell
• greater satisfaction of travelers and station employees

Chirohuis Heibrand Westmalle, the second largest nature reserve in Belgium, cleans with Green Care Professional, making it a sustainability role model.

For others, scouting was synonymous with adventures in the forest, cooking over an open fire and spending the first weekend away from parents, but in Belgium it’s still Chiro Flandern. More than 70 years ago the youth organization purchased its own property and created a retreat for young Belgians. The site has grown to accommodate up to 248 overnight guests.

The nature-loving and forward-thinking Chiro Flandern organization doesn’t just talk about the importance of sustainability and ecological values, but lives them as an example to the children. When governmental funding was cut in 2019, the management of Chiro Flandern asked us for help in reducing costs, but not at the expense of quality and the environment.

Thanks to the good cooperation and our longstanding expertise, we achieved our first success with just a few measures. By switching to the more efficient cleaning products of our Green Care Professional brand, we were able to reduce costs and simultaneously increase quality in hygiene. When such measures are introduced, employees are often neglected. However, getting them involved boosts motivation and contributes to success. With Chiro Flandern, for example, we could improve quality because the employees were involved and trained right at the beginning.

Our success in brief

• cleaning costs within budget
• better environmental compatibility
• happier personnel with more compatible products
• improved hygiene increased guests’ satisfaction