Geco Travel | Sustainable Operations

sustainable operations

We take sustainability seriously - sometimes too seriously - which is why we ensure our current operations are aligned with Costa Rica's Certification of Sustainable Tourism (CST). CST (if you haven't already come across it in your daily read of the Times) is responsible for ranking tourist businesses on the degree to which they comply with a sustainable model of natural, cultural, and social resource management. Here are just a few things we do to correspond with those guidelines:

Accomodation Details

Waste

Recycle Septic Tank Waste for Cooking Gas
Transform Uneaten Food to Farm Feed/Fertilizer for Local Gardens

Laundry

Recycled Biota used to Dry Clothes
Eco-Friendly Detergent

Décor consists of

Recycled Plastic, Wood, or Metal Décor
Recycled, Inflammable Paint
Solar-Powered Water Heater (at selected locations)
Automated Room Lighting
Natural Ventilation

Management and People Details

Fair Wages for Employees, Tour Guides, and Intermediaries

To find out more, visit the Certification in Sustainable Tourism website.