Making hostels more environmentally friendly

Thank You.

We should have been opened by now, but Argentina is not in like other countries. We had to adapt things to design what we want, meanwhile in Europe, USA or other developed places you can buy them right a way (we adapted an aluminium stair railing to build our rooms lights monoliths). Another example is the "timed shower": we developed the idea and in order to build the system we had to put electronic parts together (some of them are still travelling from China)

Anyway, first half of the hostel will be open in August 2012, and two month later the entire location.

Thank you again for your comment

2) Save water with a) electronic faucets, b) we are adding a timed water valve for showers. c) We will recirculate water from sinks and showers and reuse it for toilets, d) we will collect rain water

Do you have to treat the water before using it for the toilets? What kind of device do you use for treatment and storage of the recycled water?

Nice job with the eco efforts!

Our hostel can be consider as Eco Hostel. We made all the furniture from euro pallets:beds, tables, chairs, sofas, small tables and lamps. We are using solar panels for heating the water in common bathroom, led lights for saving electricity, also we have a plan to buy water saving faucets and showers. There is many more saving systems in plan but they are pretty much expensive. We just opened our doors for guests and we are hoping the best!

Most customers want some meat in their meals. A small garden on a roof or in ground can be a very good idea. Reduced water usage is nice but water from toilets should not be used for gardens. Led lights should be used in locations that run most of the day or night.Gas is better than hydro for heat in cold climates, to supplement solar water heaters.