Hotel Los Lagos Sustainability
Renewable Energy
Solar panels provide energy to heat the hotel water, meeting 32% of the hotel's energy needs. The hotel has future plans for a mini hydroelectric project that will meet all of the hotel's electricity needs.
Energy Conservation
Some laundry is air-dried
Room keys turn on/off electricity
Compact fluorescent bulbs installed in 95% of the hotel’s facilities
25% of the spa’s lighting uses LED bulbs and the rest uses CFL
Guest room refrigerators are energy efficient models (280kWh/year)
In all rooms and common areas there are signs of the hotel's campaign to save energy and water
Water Conservation
Information in the guest rooms encourages reuse of linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Low-flow sinks and showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
Dinning tables are set without table clothes
Land Conservation
Hotel Los Lagos protects approximately 741 acres of land, which represents 50% of its property. The area is being reforested to neutralize carbon emissions (CO2) and to increase diversity of wildlife.
Recycling Program
The Los Lagos recycling program includes paper, glass, aluminum, plastic, and organic waste. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen and guest rooms. The classified recyclable materials are donated to a group of women in the community. Los Lagos also helps to pay the salary of the driver who picks up the materials.
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Wastewater is treated with bacteria that decompose toxic and organic waste
Only durable and reusable drinking cups are provided
Shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are placed in re-usable containers and refilled
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Non-toxic and non-corrosive biodegradable disinfectants
Chlorine-free swimming pool
Community Programs / Charity
Hotel Los Lagos supports the women's recycling group, Z13, and the La Fortuna orphanage. It provides incentives for hotel staff to participate in events for the orphanage. Two of the hotel employees are also active members on La Fortuna's Ecological Blue Flag committee.
Additional Sustainability Steps
Los Lagos produces 15% of the hotel's food in its own gardens and orchard.
Solar panels provide energy to heat the hotel water, meeting 32% of the hotel's energy needs. The hotel has future plans for a mini hydroelectric project that will meet all of the hotel's electricity needs.
Energy Conservation
Some laundry is air-dried
Room keys turn on/off electricity
Compact fluorescent bulbs installed in 95% of the hotel’s facilities
25% of the spa’s lighting uses LED bulbs and the rest uses CFL
Guest room refrigerators are energy efficient models (280kWh/year)
In all rooms and common areas there are signs of the hotel's campaign to save energy and water
Water Conservation
Information in the guest rooms encourages reuse of linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Low-flow sinks and showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
Dinning tables are set without table clothes
Land Conservation
Hotel Los Lagos protects approximately 741 acres of land, which represents 50% of its property. The area is being reforested to neutralize carbon emissions (CO2) and to increase diversity of wildlife.
Recycling Program
The Los Lagos recycling program includes paper, glass, aluminum, plastic, and organic waste. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen and guest rooms. The classified recyclable materials are donated to a group of women in the community. Los Lagos also helps to pay the salary of the driver who picks up the materials.
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Wastewater is treated with bacteria that decompose toxic and organic waste
Only durable and reusable drinking cups are provided
Shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are placed in re-usable containers and refilled
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Non-toxic and non-corrosive biodegradable disinfectants
Chlorine-free swimming pool
Community Programs / Charity
Hotel Los Lagos supports the women's recycling group, Z13, and the La Fortuna orphanage. It provides incentives for hotel staff to participate in events for the orphanage. Two of the hotel employees are also active members on La Fortuna's Ecological Blue Flag committee.
Additional Sustainability Steps
Los Lagos produces 15% of the hotel's food in its own gardens and orchard.
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
100 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
