Best Green Hotels: Arenal Observatory Lodge

Arenal Observatory Lodge  
San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Comments:
The hotel owns protected natural areas and encourages their guests to enjoy and learn from them. The hotel also supports the local community through it's purchasing plan of buying local crafts and goods and by hiring local people.

The hotel has a green procurement program, ensuring the supplies purchased are envirnmentally sensitive.


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Towel Program  
Sheet Program  
Cotton Towels/Sheets  
 
 
Alternative Energy  
Maintenance for Conservation  
Energy Conservation  
 
Bulk Soap & Amenities  
Bonus  
Newspaper Program  
 
Composting  
Organic Food Served  
Eco-friendly Food Served  
 
Promote "greenness" in PR  
Educate Guests to "green"  
Educate Staff to "green"  
Participate in Green Program(s)  
Fresh Air  
Allergies  
Non-Smoking Rooms  
Environmental Cleaning  
 
Water Conservation  
Xeric Garden  
Gray-Water Recycling  
 
Recyclable Disposables  
Compostable Disposables  
Durable Service Items  
 
Guestroom Recycling Bins  
Hotel Recycling Bins  
Donating to Charity  
 
Conference Center/Rooms  
Transportation  
Fitness Center  
Internet  

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