Casa Turire Sustainability
Water Conservation
Encourages guests to re-use linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Low-flow sinks (max flow 2.75 gpm) and showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
The hotel has its own water supply and runs daily controls
Land Conservation
Casa Turire’s hotel property covers 80 hectares- one third of this land is made up of pastures for the horses and the rest (approximately 130 acres) is being re-forested with native species.
Recycling Program
Casa Turire’s recycling program collects paper, glass, and kitchen oil. Organic material is recycled in a garden compost pile. Recycling materials are donated to help raise funds for community organizations.
Waste/ Toxicity Reduction
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Dispensers have been installed on the washing machines to control the quantities used
Green Certification/Awards
Certificate in Sustainable Tourism- Level 2 (2006)
Community Programs/Charity
Casa Turire is continuously working with different institutions from the surrounding community and beyond. It has raised funds for the Red Cross of la Suiza and given a computer to the local police. For its recycling program, it cooperates with a local school. Money collected from glass, cardboard, kitchen oil, and other recycling material goes to Asilo de Ancianos de Turrialba.
Additional Sustainability Steps
At least 50% of the vegetables used in the kitchen are freshly produced in the hotel’s gardens.
Encourages guests to re-use linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Low-flow sinks (max flow 2.75 gpm) and showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
The hotel has its own water supply and runs daily controls
Land Conservation
Casa Turire’s hotel property covers 80 hectares- one third of this land is made up of pastures for the horses and the rest (approximately 130 acres) is being re-forested with native species.
Recycling Program
Casa Turire’s recycling program collects paper, glass, and kitchen oil. Organic material is recycled in a garden compost pile. Recycling materials are donated to help raise funds for community organizations.
Waste/ Toxicity Reduction
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Dispensers have been installed on the washing machines to control the quantities used
Green Certification/Awards
Certificate in Sustainable Tourism- Level 2 (2006)
Community Programs/Charity
Casa Turire is continuously working with different institutions from the surrounding community and beyond. It has raised funds for the Red Cross of la Suiza and given a computer to the local police. For its recycling program, it cooperates with a local school. Money collected from glass, cardboard, kitchen oil, and other recycling material goes to Asilo de Ancianos de Turrialba.
Additional Sustainability Steps
At least 50% of the vegetables used in the kitchen are freshly produced in the hotel’s gardens.
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
16 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
