Borinquen Resort Sustainability
Energy Conservation
Low-watt light bulbs are installed in all areas.
Lighting is turned off at night in areas where it is not necessary
Water Conservation
Notices in the room encourage guests to reuse towels
Low-flow showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
Signs throughout the hotel advise staff and guests not to waste water
Water consumption is controlled by monitoring the water meters
Land Conservation
All primary and secondary forest on the Borinquen Resort property is protected. The property encompasses 502 acres, 30% of which is protected. Additionally, the hotel is participating in reforestation efforts.
Recycling Program
Borinquen Resort’s recycling program includes paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, and compost. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen. The staff is in constant training about recycling, and they work with the local school and Cañas Dulces community to collect and select the recycling materials.
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Only reusable and durable cups are provided
Shampoos and conditioners are placed in reusable containers and refilled
100% biodegradable soap is used (laundry detergent, dish soap, hand and body soap) Cleaning Cleaning agents are certified 100% biodegradable products from Ecolab
Green Certifications / Awards
Certification of Sustainable Tourism (CST), level 3, 2007
Community Programs / Charity
Borinquen Resort makes financial or charity donations a few times every year to Manos Bondadosas (Caring Hands.) It donates to a shelter for children and the elderly and to local schools. The hotel also encourages their staff to be part of community by helping in the renewal of school, church, and park infrastructure.
Additional Sustainability Steps
The hotel has created a program that collects seeds of native tree species for use in reforestation.
Low-watt light bulbs are installed in all areas.
Lighting is turned off at night in areas where it is not necessary
Water Conservation
Notices in the room encourage guests to reuse towels
Low-flow showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
Signs throughout the hotel advise staff and guests not to waste water
Water consumption is controlled by monitoring the water meters
Land Conservation
All primary and secondary forest on the Borinquen Resort property is protected. The property encompasses 502 acres, 30% of which is protected. Additionally, the hotel is participating in reforestation efforts.
Recycling Program
Borinquen Resort’s recycling program includes paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, and compost. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen. The staff is in constant training about recycling, and they work with the local school and Cañas Dulces community to collect and select the recycling materials.
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Only reusable and durable cups are provided
Shampoos and conditioners are placed in reusable containers and refilled
100% biodegradable soap is used (laundry detergent, dish soap, hand and body soap) Cleaning Cleaning agents are certified 100% biodegradable products from Ecolab
Green Certifications / Awards
Certification of Sustainable Tourism (CST), level 3, 2007
Community Programs / Charity
Borinquen Resort makes financial or charity donations a few times every year to Manos Bondadosas (Caring Hands.) It donates to a shelter for children and the elderly and to local schools. The hotel also encourages their staff to be part of community by helping in the renewal of school, church, and park infrastructure.
Additional Sustainability Steps
The hotel has created a program that collects seeds of native tree species for use in reforestation.
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
39 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
