- Cotopaxi - Ecuador
Property Audit Overview:
There are 0 properties currently listed in Cotopaxi. At this time there are 0 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 0 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. The Black Sheep Inn has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating The Black Sheep Inn completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, The Black Sheep Inn employs 37 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by The Black Sheep Inn please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
EcoCrown - Silver Crown
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Andres Hammerman - 593-3-281-4587 Mailing Address: Cotopaxi, EC Black Sheep Inn aims to provide a comfortable, educational experience for guests, teaching them about the local area, local customs and Permaculture, while contributing to and improving the local community and the natural environment. Our goal is to be a leader in environmental stability and ecotourism. Internationally Acclaimed - Award Winning EcoLodge "Top 10 Eco Lodge in the World" * Outside Magazine Eco Permaculture Features include: solar panels, adobe construction, composting toilets, recycling, roof water collectors, gray water systems, organic gardens, community education & aid work, reforestation, erosion control and more. |
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The Black Sheep Inn
- Cotopaxi - Ecuador
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has an on-site Green Team The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, property advertising, property signage, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientationGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stayPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Local School, Recycling Project, Public Library and Health ServicesEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, parking areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: Two 85-watt solar panels power a submersible pump for organic garden irrigation, watering trough for black sheep and waterslide. Water Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low volume toilets Gray Water recyclingRecycling
Recycle containers located inside guestrooms Recycle containers located around property common areas Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items Compostable disposable service items utilized Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaningEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
The Black Sheep Inn
- Cotopaxi - Ecuador
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