Cascadas Farallas - Cascadas Farallas - Costa Rica
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 |
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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 programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Eco-incentive programs for staffGuest 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 stayPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Wildlife corridor of the Tapir - ASANAEnergy 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 possibleWater 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 installedRecycling
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 Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on propertyEnvironmental 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
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