Seeking the ideal refuge from the outside world? Imagine immersing yourself in the picturesque splendor of Barbados while choosing to preserve its natural splendor. ECO Lifestyle and Lodge is unlike any other boutique lodging. It is an oasis of tranquility where locals and international visitors can equally enjoy a tranquil retreat committed to sustainability.
At the ECO Lifestyle Boutique Barbados Hotel, every aspect of your stay is in harmony with the surrounding environment, ensuring that you leave only memories and no carbon footprint. Join us in Barbados to experience the pinnacle of eco-friendly luxury!
What is an eco-friendly, sustainable hotel?
A sustainable eco-friendly hotel or lodge is a vacation destination that prioritizes environmentally favorable practices and community support. When generating power, sourcing food and water, cleaning rooms, heating water, reducing waste, managing local staff, and selling environmentally friendly products in their gift shops, these green hotels take additional precautions to reduce their carbon footprint and preserve the surrounding nature and communities.
What impact do hotels that are not sustainable have on the environment?
Non-sustainable hotels considerably contribute to air pollution, emitting between 160kg and 200kg of CO2 per square meter of room floor per year. This is largely attributable to the consumption of non-biodegradable materials, the procurement of non-local food, and the absence of an effective recycling and composting program.
In addition to air emissions, noise, solid debris, littering, sewage, oil, and chemical releases, non-sustainable hotels also cause architectural and visual pollution.
What sustainable practices does Eco Lifestyle and Lodge employ on a regular basis?
Below is a list of the eco-friendly practices we employ at Eco Lifestyle and Lodge in Barbados:
- A recycling program for plastic, glass, and paper has been established for waste management.
- Composting is used to enrich garden soils and to sustain local pigs.
- Whenever feasible, obtaining the majority of our food locally and organically grown
- Utilizing solar energy for our home’s electricity and water heating.
- When possible, only organic and non-toxic cleaning products are used for cleansing.
- The hotel provides guests with organic toiletries packaged in reusable receptacles.
- Promotion of on-site activities such as hiking, yoga, and spearfishing that encourage connection with the natural surroundings
How is ECO Lifestyle and Lodge designed to be environmentally friendly?
As a Blue Standard by Oceanic Global Resort, we endeavor to create an environment in which our visitors can enjoy their stay without negatively impacting the health and beauty of Barbados Island
Are you planning a vacation at a green hotel?
Booking a vacation at a sustainable hotel, such as the ECO Lifestyle and Lodge, is an excellent way to combine the pleasure of exploring Barbados with your commitment to environmental preservation.
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This Green Globe-certified hotel excels at instituting sustainable practices, including locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine, the use of organic cleaning products, solar energy, and the provision of eco-friendly activities. When you remain at ECO Lifestyle Lodge, you not only enjoy a luxurious vacation, but you also positively impact the local community and the environment. Do not miss the chance to experience sustainable luxury at its finest – arrange your trip today and let’s set new standards for sustainable tourism together.
Here are some of the eco-friendly features we’ve incorporated into the hotel:
- Incorporation of hotel garden-harvested bamboo straws
- LED lighting and additional solar illumination for energy conservation
- Utilization of a natural stream for hotel plant irrigation
- Made from recycled wine bottles are drinking vessels.
- A cascading saline bath that recycles water is introduced.
- Construction of a cob sauna utilizing ancient construction techniques and native materials.
- Decor crafted by talented Barbadian artisans, including pottery, hand-woven baskets, local photography, and repurposed furniture.
- Guests can pre-stock their rooms with meals and refreshments prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
- Linen that is organic and GOTS-certified
How do we make our food options more sustainable?
Our restaurant, ECO, adheres to a farm-to-table philosophy. All culinary ingredients are sourced locally, either from our organic farm or from local organic producers. The menu features the finest seasonal ingredients, thereby reducing food miles and supporting local agriculture.
How do we maintain water sustainability?
ECO Lifestyle + Lodge is water-sustainable as a result of our innovative program, ECO SKY WATER. This process extracts water from the atmosphere using only solar energy. Once extracted, minerals are added and the water is bottled in the solar facility of the lodge. In accordance with our commitment to the environment, we package our still and effervescent water in reusable glass bottles with seeded paper labels and their still water in sports bottles made entirely of non-GMO plant material.
How can tourism contribute to sustainability?
Tourists can assist by adhering to Eco Lifestyle + Lodge’s sustainable practices, such as participating in the recycling program and avoiding single-use plastics. In addition, they support our farm-to-table policy and local food producers by dining at ECO. We also encourage our guests to shop at our ECO Shop, which carries eco-friendly personal items and locally crafted items. Not only does this support local artisans, but it also promotes sustainable living.