Celeste Mountain Lodge is proud to embrace a philosophy of sustainable development in tourism through its low environmental impact practices and commitment to local people.
We believe in the 3Rs rule:
Reduce
Re-use
Recycle
Our commitments
Use of certain recycled or recovered materials for construction, decoration and landscaping (recycled tires, recycled plastic boards, wood, construction material scraps).
Use of eco-friendly materials (such as coconut fibre), simple and locally available.
Plantation wood only (teak) or salvaged wood.
Building on plots, 2 floors; minimal movement and land use.
Solar panels for hot water.
3 Bio-purifiers for waste water.
Saving electricity and water (partial automation of lighting, WC flow control and shower taps, employee education and customer suggestions).
Bioclimatic clothes dryer.
Exclusive use of biodegradable soaps.
Alternative" presentation of meals, to reduced dishwashing.
Purchase of bulk products with reuse of packaging.
Internal recycling program.
Involvement in the local community in the development of healthy and sustainable tourism.
Voluntary involvement with the Village Development Association and the Municipality of Upala in tourism.
Volunteer consultant to local people involved in tourism development.
Role in providing the village with French language courses and vocational training in agreement with the French International Cooperation and the I.N.A.
Encouragement of local employment (80% for construction, 95% operation of the Lodge).
Purchase of plants and handicrafts, sewing, decoration, etc. provided to local women's groups and a technical college.
Fresh produce purchases from local farmers, favouring those who produce organic products.
