Capitan Suizo Hotel Sustainability
Energy Conservation
Some laundry is air-dried
Fluorescent light bulbs in offices
Low-watt bulbs (8W) in the hallways
Labels encourage staff and guests to save energy
A computer shuts down higher electricity consumption during peak hours
Water Conservation
Information in guest rooms encourages the reuse of linens and towels
Low-flow showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
The piping system is periodically checked for leaks
Recycling Program
Hotel Capitán Suizo’s recycling program includes paper, aluminum, plastic, glass, organic waste, cardboard, and cooking oil. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen and guest rooms. Staff of the hotel have received recycling training from students at EARTH university.
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Wastewater is treated with Efficient Microorganisms (EM)
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).
No bleach or phosphate-containing soaps
No chemical products are used in the gardens; the hotel produces and uses its own fertilizer
Community Programs / Charity
Through the Small Distinctive Hotels organization Hotel Capitán Suizo makes regular donations to Pro Parques and Casa Luz (Lighthouse), which helps and protects low income teenager mothers. The hotel has also been paying the private education and transport needs of a local teenager since he started elementary school. It is organizing an environmental education program in two local schools, and it participates in the Tamarindo beach cleaning programs every month.
Some laundry is air-dried
Fluorescent light bulbs in offices
Low-watt bulbs (8W) in the hallways
Labels encourage staff and guests to save energy
A computer shuts down higher electricity consumption during peak hours
Water Conservation
Information in guest rooms encourages the reuse of linens and towels
Low-flow showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
The piping system is periodically checked for leaks
Recycling Program
Hotel Capitán Suizo’s recycling program includes paper, aluminum, plastic, glass, organic waste, cardboard, and cooking oil. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and in the kitchen and guest rooms. Staff of the hotel have received recycling training from students at EARTH university.
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Wastewater is treated with Efficient Microorganisms (EM)
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).
No bleach or phosphate-containing soaps
No chemical products are used in the gardens; the hotel produces and uses its own fertilizer
Community Programs / Charity
Through the Small Distinctive Hotels organization Hotel Capitán Suizo makes regular donations to Pro Parques and Casa Luz (Lighthouse), which helps and protects low income teenager mothers. The hotel has also been paying the private education and transport needs of a local teenager since he started elementary school. It is organizing an environmental education program in two local schools, and it participates in the Tamarindo beach cleaning programs every month.
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
31 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
Hotel Capitan Suizo
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