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Cascadas Farallas - Cascadas Farallas - Costa Rica
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  • Property Audit Overview:
    There are 0 properties currently listed in Cascadas Farallas. At this time there are 0 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 0 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Waterfal Villas has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

    To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Waterfal Villas 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, Waterfal Villas employs 39 eco-initiatives.

    For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Waterfal Villas please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
    Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
    Property's Green Team Leader:
          Franco Bolivar - (506) 8882 7717

    Mailing Address:
          Cascadas Farallas
          Cascadas Farallas, CR

    Ecological and sustainable policies. These include:

    Private Wildlife Refuge - 75% of the Cascadas Farallas Waterfall Villas property has been set aside to form a private reserve as part of the Baru Rainforest wildlife corridor (a task that was initiated by ASANA for connecting Baru with the Corcovado national park). The largest single cause of animal extinction is loss of habitat. We want to do much more than off-set our carbon emissions by protecting one of the most unique habitats on earth - a waterfall rainforest environment.

    Reforestation: We plant 100s of hardwood indigenous trees. WE collect seeds from the rainforest and raise rare trees every year. We also plant indigenous food trees for the monkeys and the birds that live on our grounds.

    We have a Carbon Neutral program allowing guests to be involved in the sacred paractise of planting trees and learn about the rainforest.

    Selection of the most ecological building materials that use recycled fibers and cement exclusively. Swiss formula that has been produced locally in Costa Rica.

    Special ceiling design from Bali - the Wantilan as a natural cooling system.

    Energy efficient air-conditioning and laundry machines

    Non-toxic products used

    Solar garden lights

    Any lumber is from naturally fallen trees on the Cascadas Property.

    Custom designed Waste Management system so as not to pollute in any way our pristine environment. All waters, black and grey are reused.

    Recycling of every kind.

    Organic composting production and use in our own organic non-GMO gardens.

    Employ, train and educate locals about the environment

    Support for local organic farmers



      
      
    Waterfal Villas
    Cascadas Farallas - Cascadas Farallas - Costa Rica
    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 has established a budget for eco-initiatives
     The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website
     Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification program
    Staff Education & Monitoring
     New staff eco-orientation
     Eco-incentive programs for staff
    Guest Education & Follow-up
     Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in
     Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveys
     Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviews
     Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stay
    Philanthropic
     Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Wildlife corridor of the Tapir - ASANA
    Energy Conservation
     Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, outdoor areas, parking areas
     Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting
     Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: Solar when possible
    Water Conservation
     Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays
     Towels reuse option for multiple night stays
     Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow showerheads, low volume toilets
     Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures
     Gray Water recycling
     Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installed
    Recycling
     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) utilized
    Cleaning & Environment
     Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning
     Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry
     Entire property is non-smoking
     Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized
     Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on property
    Environmental Purchasing
     Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products
     Preference given to purchase from local vendors
     Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers
     Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms

    Waterfal Villas
    Cascadas Farallas - Cascadas Farallas - Costa Rica