The donation program
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort seeks to identify and support initiatives that make a meaningful and sustainable impact on the lives of Costa Ricans through investments in education, community service, environmental protection and preservation.
In the beginning of 2015, The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort initiated the Guest Dollar Donation Program where guests staying at the resort are invited to donate US $2 per room per night.
These donations are the bedrock of The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort Foundation, enabling us to carry out our efforts to improve the livelihood of local Costa Ricans.
Territory of Zaguates
Mutt Territory of is a "No-Kill Shelter". A dog sanctuary where they do not believe in euthanasia as a solution to the problem of abandoned dogs in Costa Rica.
The mission is to find a home for all the dogs that are in their care. They are a temporary home for hundreds of dogs looking for a second chance, and they are also the permanent home of many dogs that possibly never find a loving family.
Objectives:
- To rescue and to improve the quality of life of the street dogs.
- To promote the adoption of animals rescued by the organization.
- To reduce the number of street dogs by means of the castration of all those that we have rescued and a campaign to raise public awareness of the careful and responsible ownership of pets.
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort offers a program that assists animal-loving guests in adopting dogs that are in need of a loving home. If one of our guests wants to adopt a dog while they are here, we are happy to help. The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort covers the costs of any necessary veterinary services, medication, and the documentation, as well as a kennel to transport the animal to his new home.
Costa Rica, land of surprises and adventure
- Energy saving light bulbs
- Replaced plastic cups with glass
- Security turns off lights & equipment (6 pm to 10 am)
- Towels are old pool towels that have been converted
- No A/C in common areas
- Floor covering is acquired from green label factories
- Environmental Policy posted
- Recycling bins for aluminum, green glass and paper
- Turning off all pumps at 10 PM
- Lights turned off at 7pm by security when securing the area
- “Green / Quality Corner” to display environmental & quality items
- Display showing our community involvement
- Energy saving light bulbs
- No disposable items used (forks, knives, spoons, plates, cups etc.)
- Environmental Policy posted
- Water saving faucet HAACP approved
- No A/C
- Bulk shampoo/soap/lotion dispenser in shower; locally made products
- Energy saving bulbs
- Lights on motion sensor
- Water saving toilets
- Water saving showerheads
- Soap in a dispenser not individually packaged
- Save water signage
- Water saving faucet HACCP approved
- Toilet paper, small portion on rolls, reused from guest rooms
- Hallway To Back of the House
- Energy saving bulbs
- Energy saving bulbs
- A/C in offices and liquor storeroom on 7 am to 7 pm and food storeroom no A/C
- Environmental policy and Purchasing policy posted and adhered to
- Bulk purchasing when available
- Transfer items from cardboard to plastic bins; recycle cardboard
- Purchases in returnable containers
- Energy consumption tracked and information shared on daily basis
- Incentive Programs based on savings of energy
- Batteries, light bulbs, and paint are separated from refuse
- Freon R-12 recycled and most equipment is using R-22 and R-134a
- All internal correspondence is paperless
- Annual testing for Legionella; water circulation monitored weekly so that water does not stand for more than 10 days.
- Cold and hot pool water from natural spring
- Turning off all pumps and lights at 10 PM
- Contractors agreement in place to ensure adherence to our Environmental Policy while working
- Equipment energy star rating checked prior to purchase -Dumpster Area
- Recycle bins for carton, green glass, aluminum, paper, and vegetable oil
- Meters on gas tank to monitor usage
- Daily monitoring of electric usage
- Daily monitoring of gas usage
- Compost made of kitchen fat
- Pool cooling systems with cold spring water
- Non-heated water
- Convert stained and damaged linens i.e. bath towels to wash cloths or hand towels, sheets to pillowcases etc.
- Reuse stained and damaged linens as rags if unable to convert
- Load the machines (dryer & washer) to maximum capacity
- Using environmentally friendly laundry detergents.
- No A/C
- Energy saving copy machine
- Reuse paper for notes
- Website gives information without the use of paper
- Track consumption of copy paper and printer cartridges
- Maintain Training Records and all documentation on environmental issues
- Majority of internal correspondence is paperless via e-mail
- Reservations offers a green package focusing on local activities, flora and fauna
- Environmental policy and Purchasing policy posted and adhered to
- Maintains training records on Emergency procedures and schedules CPR, First Aid, Fire and
- HACCP training annually
- Maintain records on all departmental training and follows ups on annual training plans
- Newly hired associates are issued their own re-useable durable plastic glass
- Electronic presentation for orientation
- Energy saving bulbs
- Water saving toilets
- Save water signage
- Water saving faucet HACCP approved
- Soap dispensers
- GFCI outlet protected
- Energy saving bulbs; lights not turned on until necessary
- Recycle paper
- Reuse keycards
- Recycling bins
- Inform guests of environmental programs; encourage their participation (reuse of linens & recycling)
- Guests shown location of Environmental policy
- Maintain electronic logbook via internal network
- Monitors Emergency Procedures
- Paperless correspondence
- Trophy case featuring environmental and service awards
- Double sided folios
- Do not use color printing if not necessary
- Recommend cultural events, Eco Tours and Historical Tours/Bird Watching, Plant Tour
- Discourage activities that are harmful to the environment
- Spring water is used for irrigation in most areas
- There is a three-chamber water tank set up to hold the gray water as well as an old sewage line that has been capped for use as a storage tank.
- Lawn clippings composted
- Chipper used to make mulch from tree trimmings
- Walkway bollards use energy efficient bulbs and are set on timer
- Grow additional plants for existing gardens
- Mostly used energy efficient bulbs
- No A/C or fans in stairways
- Water saving showerheads (60% savings)
- Water saving toilets
- Soap, shampoo and lotion in bio recyclable packing
- Recycle paper, aluminum, newspaper, soap, candles, and green glass
- Changing of bed linens only on Wednesday and Saturday and on request or check out
- Towels changed only if found on floor or in tub and at check out
- Room Attendants and House Attendants use LEED approved cleaning products
- Use cloth laundry bags made out of discarded sheets not plastic
- Signage for guest awareness for water and energy conservation
- Dehumidifiers in rooms and water gathered used in gray water system
- Energy efficient bulbs
- Durable cups at the bar replaced disposable cups
- Water saving faucet HACCP approved
- Recycle paper, aluminum, newspaper, oil, and green glass
- When purchasing equipment review energy saving information such as done when acquiring new ice machine
- Biodegradable plastic cups for to-go drinks made from corn husk
- Water recycled for garden
- Portion control items practically eliminated through continual investigation
- Weekly internal HACCP inspections with management and bi-annual external inspections
- HACCP colored cutting boards
- HACCP temperature controls of food and coolers to maintain safety
- Restaurant and kitchen staff continually trained on HACCP standards
- Grease trap installed and maintained
- Reuse breads from breakfast to make croutons and bread pudding
- Juice bought in bulk containers
- 1/10 of the water used, as no back washing is required
- Pool deck lights on timer
- Pool not treated with chemicals, washed every day
- Weekly safety inspection
- Cardboard, green glass, soap, oil, batteries, and aluminum are recycled
- Business paper and newspaper recycled
- All offices recycle
- Copies are double sided whenever possible and single sided sheet reused for scratch paper
- When paper can no longer be recycled internally it is shredded and given to recycling company
- Environmental section on website Environmental tag line on outgoing emails from offices and on all welcome letters
- Environmental questions asked on guest comment cards
- ISO used on all paper goods where appropriate
- Iguanas breed on the resort
- Ongoing training with associates & the community on environmental issues
- Conduct annual Guest Focus Group on environmental issues
- Green Team in place
- All Managers required to prepare a Green Action Plan in addition to their Strategic Plans which are reviewed each month
- Documentation of ongoing training with all associates
- Sponsor environmental posters and commercials asking for assistance in protecting our environment
- Emergency procedures manual located throughout the resort and updated annually; associates continually trained on procedures
- Discarded linens and furniture donated to the home for the elderly
- Associates trained to report leaks and turn off lights when not in use
- Prevention week
- Unclaimed lost and found items donated to children’s home
- Donate to Animal Rights Costa Rica
- Donate to Posada Belen, for young mothers with children