Esquinas Rainforest Lodge Sustainability

Energy Conservation
Laundry is air-dried
Energy efficient light bulbs throughout all of the hotel
Timers installed on outdoor property lighting
Freezers and microwave are energy efficient models

Water Conservation
Signs in guest rooms encourage reuse of linens and towels
All dinning tables are set without table clothes
Low-flow faucet in kitchen
The piping system is checked periodically for leaks
Low-flow hose nozzles

Land Conservation
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge protects a total of 24 acres, which represents 80% of its property. This area consists of mainly secondary forest.

Recycling Program
The recycling program of Esquinas Rainforest Lodge includes the collection of plastic, aluminum, glass, paper, batteries, and organic waste. The collection containers are located throughout the hotel and in the kitchen and guest rooms.

Waste / Toxicity Reduction
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Wastewater is treated in oxidation ponds
Environment-friendly cleaning products from Amway
Empty cleaning agent containers are returned to Amway for recycling
Chlorine-free pool

Green Certifications / Awards
Certification in Sustainable Tourism (CST), Level 3, 2007

Community Programs / Charity
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge makes annual financial donations to the Nature Conservancy, Fundación Corcovado, and the Ministry of Environment and Energy. It also contributes to development projects in the community of La Gamba. In 2005, Esquinas Lodge created La Gamba Fund to support community projects. These projects have included restoration of the water system, school infrastructure, town hall, and health station, as well as construction of a town police station.

Additional Sustainability Steps
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge is the largest employer in the community of La Gamba
Wood for construction of the lodge came from farmed trees