ARE WE GREEN?

Mariposa Jungle Lodge is committed to conserving our natural resources. We follow practices that assist in the preservation of the ancient rainforest and protection of the bio-diversity of our earth. Here are some of the steps we have taken to conserve the earth.

We ask you to join in our efforts to preserve this bountiful planet for future generations. We ask guests to make a personal choice on how often they want sheets and towels changed.
In your shower we offer dispensers with body wash, shampoo and hair conditioner. The ingredients are biodegradable and in a permanent dispenser that we refill. This helps reduce waste associated with product packaging designed for individual use.
We ask guests to turn off faucets when not actually using running water.
We use only biodegradable toilet tissue.
In an effort to conserve energy we use fluorescent lighting where appropriate throughout the property.
Without compromising functionality, we have installed low flush water toilets and conservation shower heads.
We use “on demand” water heaters which only heat up when a hot water faucet is turned on.
Water is served in our bar and restaurant “on request” in order to conserve.
“Gray Water” from the sinks and baths is used to irrigate the flora and fauna found on our resort.
We participate actively in the litter removal program of the Mountain Pine Ridge Association, in which we are founding members. We have adopted a mile of the San Antonio Road from the junction with the Mt. Pine Ridge Road north. Our staff regularly picks up litter left along the road by people who aren’t sensitive to its effect on the natural beauty and ecology of our area.
We burn flammable materials, bury organic food waste, and return bottles and plastic for recycling or safe disposal.
We reject plastic grocery bags whenever possible by bringing our own carriers to the markets.
We boycott the use of Styrofoam products.
We are developing a local education program to present in local schools and churches in an effort to sensitize the local people about the need for immediate care and long-term preservation of our precious land and rainforest.