Hotel Heliconia Sustainability
Energy Conservation
Laundry is air-dried
Laundry is done at night (during off-peak energy demand hours)
Outdoor lighting is programmed to turn on and off automatically
Water Conservation
Gray water is treated and then used to irrigate gardens and wash sidewalks
Signs in the rooms encourage the reuse of towels and linens
Low-flow sinks in all bathrooms (max flow 2.75 gpm)
Rainwater collection system
Land Conservation
Hotel Heliconia protects approximately 24 acres of land, which represents 40% of its property. No activities are carried out in the protected area.
Recycling Program
Hotel Heliconia collects paper, glass, plastic and aluminum for recycling. Organic waste is used to produce compost. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen and guest rooms.
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)
Environment friendly cleaning agents
No swimming pool
Green Certifications / Awards
Certification in Sustainable Tourism (CST), Level 3, 2006
Community Programs / Charity
Hotel Heliconia supports local schools and road improvement projects.
Additional Sustainability Steps
Hotel Heliconia has its own organic garden that produces about 40% of the hotel's food.
Laundry is air-dried
Laundry is done at night (during off-peak energy demand hours)
Outdoor lighting is programmed to turn on and off automatically
Water Conservation
Gray water is treated and then used to irrigate gardens and wash sidewalks
Signs in the rooms encourage the reuse of towels and linens
Low-flow sinks in all bathrooms (max flow 2.75 gpm)
Rainwater collection system
Land Conservation
Hotel Heliconia protects approximately 24 acres of land, which represents 40% of its property. No activities are carried out in the protected area.
Recycling Program
Hotel Heliconia collects paper, glass, plastic and aluminum for recycling. Organic waste is used to produce compost. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen and guest rooms.
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)
Environment friendly cleaning agents
No swimming pool
Green Certifications / Awards
Certification in Sustainable Tourism (CST), Level 3, 2006
Community Programs / Charity
Hotel Heliconia supports local schools and road improvement projects.
Additional Sustainability Steps
Hotel Heliconia has its own organic garden that produces about 40% of the hotel's food.
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
50 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
