Sustainability: Hotel Casa Turire

Casa Turire and the Sustainability

Casa Turire has defined a Policy of Sustainability as we recognize that sustainable tourism development contributes to environmental, economic, socio-cultural and that it promotes the knowledge of local culture to create respect among the diversity of races and different ways of thinking. This Policy is available at Reception and Management. For the future generations well appeal to all our visitors, guests, partners, suppliers, public and private institutions to adopt the values and objectives of Sustainable Tourism

Currently Casa Turire Hotel has been awarded with the Level 2 in Certification Sustainable Tourism. Which Casa Turire works with the community and with the country?

Recycling Program

This is a process of separation of wastes, including organic waste from the hotel and farm are treated to convert into organic compost. Inorganic waste (cardboard, paper, plastics) are separated and donated to the collection center of La Suiza School. The glass is separated and sent to Vidriera Centroamerica (VICESA) for recycling process. The ink cartridges for printers and faxes are collected to KYM for subsequent recharge process. The cooking oil is stored and collected for Energías Biodegradables Company, who transform into biodiesel. All money received by the recycling of glass and the oil is donated to the Pastoral de Enfermos of La Suiza. Residual waters are treated trough grease traps and then through drains, to prevent its disposal in raw to national waters.

Code of Conduct

This is awarded by the PANIAMOR Foundation and managed through the Costa Rican Tourism Board. Casa Turire Hotel signed the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children and Adolescent Victims of Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Costa Rica. Casa Turire is against sex tourism. www.protegiendoles.org/english.htm Casa Turire Hotel has the honor of belonging to Small Distinctive Hotels which is geared to excellence in service and facilities with a high degree of social and environmental responsibility.

Three beneficiaries through Small Distinctive Hotels are:

• Hogar Casa Luz
  This home supports to mothers in extreme poverty. The objective is that mothers and their children come to emotionally and financially independent.
  www.casaluz.org | casaluz@racsa.co.cr |
  Phone:2438-5004
  
  
• ProParques
  Casa Turire Hotel is a member and Guaria Partner of the nonprofit organization. This organization protects the National Parks of Costa Rica and educates the public about how you can help. Main function is to keep the human resources of the park rangers.
  www.proparques.org | info@proparques.org |
  Phone: 2263-4162
  
  
• Piensa en Arte
  It’s an educational program that introduces art into the classroom, promoting the works of art and rediscovering the national heritage.
  www.accionarte.com | info@accionarte.com |
  Phone: 2221-6760

Casa Turire participates in:

• Local and sports sponsorships.
• Organizing activities for educational and social boards that give support to the community.
• Casa Turire works with Jenaro Bonilla Aguilar School of Turrialba supporting the Ecological Blue Flag Program, giving talks and training to school staff.
• The hotel belong to the Cámara Nacional de Ecología (CANAECO), promoting and supporting the nature conservation and cultural values of the country.

Internal actions:

• Hotel has reforestation area (12 hectares) and trails area.
• Working with suppliers in the area, who are friendly with the nature.
• Hotel has emergency plans, Solid Waste and Occupational Health.
• In our farm we produce a lot of fruits and vegetables that are fertilized using compost that is produced by organic waste to the hotel and farm, besides these products the hotel produces eggs, marmalades, cheese and are used in the kitchen to serve the different dishes that are offered at the restaurant.

Each department of the hotel has defined its policies and functions to achieve a sustainable more efficient and  Casa Turire has a Savings Plan for Energy and Water.