Archontiko Mytilineou Skretaion

Archontiko Mytilineou Skretaion is a family business B&B with 7 double rooms, located in a picturesque village called Neochori on mountain Pelion in the region of Thessaly.

At 450 meters of altitude surrounded by a thick forest offering breathtaking views towards the Pagasetic Gulf. Archontiko Mytilineou Skretaion was renovated and started operating it as a guesthouse since December 2015.

They implement energy-efficient projects, use solar panels, heat pump and a forest-based biomass boiler. In addition, a swimming pool out of recycled materials has been built which operates with less water supply.

They achieved to lower the costs for water heating around 30% for the winter and 100% for the summer, as well as the CO2 imprint and they were able to use wood waste (pellets, branches, etc.) that comes from wood processing.

Circular Strategy: Regenerate

Country: Greece

ECO SWIMMING POOL

By building a swimming pool from Piscines Ideales that respects the environment, which is made from recycled materials, uses less water and no chemicals and is eco-safe, the business managed to use less water, no chemicals, and they water the birds all year round.

Economic impact
The swimming pool can be operated in a way that does not generate expenses.

Social impact
Some people appreciate it, especially the ones who get allergies and other health problems when they swim in conventional swimming pools.

Environmental impact
They use less water, use no chemicals, and they water the birds all year round.

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