Our commitment to sustainability takes shape through concrete actions and responsible choices. We use 100% LED lighting to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, adopt circular corporate clothing to promote reuse and recycling, and implement efficient waste sorting to minimize waste. We fight food waste with innovative strategies and choose recycled furniture made from sustainable materials to create welcoming, environmentally respectful spaces.
Efficient lighting to reduce energy use and CO₂ emissions.
Recovered, cleaned, and reusable clothing and accessories available to guests. You’ll find them at reception.
Optimized waste management to maximize recycling and reduce landfill waste.
Innovative strategies to reuse leftovers and minimize food waste.
Designer furniture made from sustainable, repurposed materials.
Madama Hostel & Bistrot rhymes with sustainability. The staff’s commitment to the environment is strong on every front — starting with simple, stylish furnishings made by local artisans renowned across Italy for their contemporary craftsmanship. They use recovered materials, or, where that’s not possible, certified raw materials from responsibly managed forests.
Single-use plastic is banned – takeaway cutlery and plates are biodegradable and organic, placemats and napkins are made from recycled paper, and straws have been eliminated. Still and sparkling water is always filtered tap water, served for free.
Staff actively encourage both hostel guests and bistrot customers to follow correct waste sorting rules in all areas of Madama — including rooms — to promote greater environmental awareness.
Madama collaborates with environmental organizations such as WorldRise Onlus, Legambiente Lombardia e Fauna Viva, organizing monthly events to raise awareness on reducing waste, protecting resources, and respecting the environment.
These initiatives are part of a broader commitment to sustainable development, outlined in our manifesto: Madama Goes Green, a practical guide to everyday eco-friendly habits.
Download our "manifesto"At Madama, we believe (and prove) that sustainable consumption — both economically and environmentally — is possible.
Since 2016, we’ve banned plastic in all its forms — from plates to straws. All our single-use items, including takeaway packaging, are fully compostable. We serve filtered tap water, both still and sparkling, for free — saving thousands of plastic bottles. Recycling bins are available everywhere, even in guest rooms. We also use eco-friendly cleaning products with low environmental impact.
Since 2019, we’ve partnered with Too Good To Go, to make sure not even leftover food goes to waste.
This is how we helpJust a stone’s throw from Madama, our friends at @soulfoodforestfarmsitalia and @cascinet_agrohub are building a Neighborhood Chicken Coop in the urban agroforest between Corvetto and Chiaravalle.
In collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, the coops will be crafted by master carpenters, ensuring happy hens and delicious eggs.
And here’s the best part: anyone can adopt a chicken and support the project!
Madama has already adopted a small flock: La Madama, Canaglia, Ariele, and Elton.
Find out more at @adottaunagallina and become part of the change!
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