SUSTAINABILITY AT THE JULY - TWENTY EIGHT

At The July - Twenty Eight, we work on improving sustainability across our operations by certifying with Green Globe, an independent sustainable tourism certification. Since 2022, we have been annually certified with Green Globe, achieving a score of 89% in our latest on•site audit in 2025.

We invite our guests to help us to reduce our water, energy, and carbon footprint. Below are a few simple changes you can make to help us make make a collective impact!

1. Taking shorter showers

Less time in the shower means less water and less energy to heat it. The average shower in the Netherlands is 7.4 minutes.

2. Separate waste

Help us separate our waste, and reduce how much ends in the general waste stream. Here is how you can do it:

On every floor, there is a garbage room where you can separate glass, paper, and general waste.

In your kitchen, you will can find a plastic recycling and general waste bin.

3. Housekeeping Room Cleaning

Since February 2024, we’ve adjusted our cleaning frequency. Skipping the usual daily cleaning schedule means less chemicals, energy, and water needed to clean rooms, replace towels, and fewer linen collection pick ups.

Short stay (less than 8 nights): You can choose whether you want cleaning by simply hanging a “Touch up my room” door hanger.

Long stay (over 9 nights): Our standard cleaning schedule is every 3 days, with guest preferences taken into account as much as possible.

4. Take your keycard with you and reduce energy usage

Please take out your keycard from the slot when you leave. This turns off lights, TV, and other electronics to save energy, and your dishwasher will still remain running.

5. Eco-setting for the Dishwasher

If you use the dishwasher, consider using the eco•setting to save on energy and water.

6. Take the stairs instead of the elevator

Consider taking the stairs next to our elevators next time you head to our leave your room.

7. Leave the temperature as is

Our energy-efficient temperature management system keeps your room comfortable. You can adjust the temperature by up to 3°C, but leaving it as-is is the most energy efficient option. Keeping the curtains closed also helps better maintain the temperature in your room.

8. Drink tap water instead of bottled water

In the Netherlands, tap water is perfectly safe to drink and tastes just as good as bottled water. Use your in-room reusable glass bottle, to reduce single•use plastic.

9. Getting Around Town

Centrally located right by Amsterdam Olympic Stadium, you can easily take the tram, bus, or nearby metro station (Amstelveenseweg) to get around the city. Besides public transportation, you can also take a bike to get around the city. The July - Twenty Eight offers bikes to guests, available for booking at reception.

Do you have any feedback or suggestions for us? We'd love to hear it. Send our team message at info@twentyeight.com

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE JULY - TWENTY EIGHT

The July - Twenty Eight was designed and developed with durability in mind, offering an effortless mix of hotel style and service with the comforts of an apartment. Our hotel operations have been Green Globe certified since 2023, with a latest score of 87% in 2025.

A unique sustainability feature of our building is our third•party heating and cooling provider, Vaanster. Vaanster provides the building low-carbon heating and cooling using a unique system that uses a combination of thermal energy from natural sources in the ground (Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage, or ATES), solar thermal collectors on the roof (PVT panels), and heat pumps. This reduces our reliance on heating from traditional district heating networks. In 2025, Vaanster provided us about 73% of our total heating and cooling.

Sustainability Highlights at The July Twenty Eight

1. Rooftop Renewable Energy Generation

Managed by our third party energy provider, Vaanster, the roof of the building is filled with solar PV panels that generate renewable electricity, as well as solar•thermal collectors (PVT) that store heat of from the sun. These panels contribute energy to the building's low-carbon heating and cooling system.

2. Neighbourhood Waste Collective

Our waste collection is linked to a neighbourhood circular waste collective, organized by Oscar Circulair. Through Oscar, our waste collected at the same tim as our neighbours, reducing the need for multiple pickups and vehicles. These collections are always collected by light, zero-emission electric vehicles.

3. Water and Energy•efficient Initiatives

We have implemented water and energy saving measures across the hotel, including water•efficient fixtures, smart and LED lighting upgrades, and energy-efficient appliances in every room.

4. Updated cleaning cycles

Since February 2024, we’ve adjusted our housekeeping schedule to reduce our water and chemical consumption, transport, and linen use.

5. Partners we Work With

At The July - Twenty Eight, we are proud to work with partner suppliers who share the same values as us. You can read more about our partners here.