Flor Blanca Resort Sustainability
Energy Conservation
A percentage of the hotel's light bulbs were changed to LED bulbs in the corridors
25% of the corridor lighting was removed
Sola Tube technology installed in some offices and kitchen to utilize sunlight as an illumination source
Water Conservation
Pamphlets in guest rooms encourage the reuse of linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Recycling Program
The recycling program at Flor Blanca Resort includes paper, aluminum, plastic, glass, and organic waste. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen and guest rooms. Cooking oil is given to a member of the community that uses it to produce biodiesel.
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
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)
Biodegradable cleaning agents from Serquim
Community Programs / Charity
Through the Small Distinctive Hotels organization Flor Blanca Resort contributes to associations like Fundación Pro Parques (Parks Foundation) and Casa Luz (Light House), which helps teenage mothers. Flor Blanca also makes donations to associations such as Probienestar Malpaís. It supported Cóbano High School with the design of a biofilter for wastewater, and it supported a program for prevention of dengue. The hotel provides an English teacher and education materials to Santa Teresa school. It supports local athletics, including a soccer team and a day of sport. The hotel also supports MOPT in community infrastructure development, such as the building of bridge and installation of speed-limit road signs. It participates in beach cleaning campaigns, and it has helped to organize educational fairs for the community.
Additional Sustainability Steps
Flor Blanca Resort has an organic nursery of native trees and ornamental plants. It serves organic tea and coffee, and its fish comes from local vendors.
A percentage of the hotel's light bulbs were changed to LED bulbs in the corridors
25% of the corridor lighting was removed
Sola Tube technology installed in some offices and kitchen to utilize sunlight as an illumination source
Water Conservation
Pamphlets in guest rooms encourage the reuse of linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Recycling Program
The recycling program at Flor Blanca Resort includes paper, aluminum, plastic, glass, and organic waste. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen and guest rooms. Cooking oil is given to a member of the community that uses it to produce biodiesel.
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
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)
Biodegradable cleaning agents from Serquim
Community Programs / Charity
Through the Small Distinctive Hotels organization Flor Blanca Resort contributes to associations like Fundación Pro Parques (Parks Foundation) and Casa Luz (Light House), which helps teenage mothers. Flor Blanca also makes donations to associations such as Probienestar Malpaís. It supported Cóbano High School with the design of a biofilter for wastewater, and it supported a program for prevention of dengue. The hotel provides an English teacher and education materials to Santa Teresa school. It supports local athletics, including a soccer team and a day of sport. The hotel also supports MOPT in community infrastructure development, such as the building of bridge and installation of speed-limit road signs. It participates in beach cleaning campaigns, and it has helped to organize educational fairs for the community.
Additional Sustainability Steps
Flor Blanca Resort has an organic nursery of native trees and ornamental plants. It serves organic tea and coffee, and its fish comes from local vendors.
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
10 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
Flor Blanca Resort
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