At Casas da Levada, respect for the environment, permaculture and the consequent sustainability have been the guiding principles of action since the beginning.
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Adopting behaviors and practices that respect environmental conservation and protection is crucial to reducing our ecological footprint. Applied practices:
Rainwater harvesting | Dual flush toilets | Biodegradable cleaning products | Natural method of water filtration | Wastewater treatment using biological septic tanks | Solar panels | Low energy consumption LED lighting | Double glazing and thermal insulation | Low energy consumption equipment | Waste separation | Using recycled paper | Paperless Procedures | Recovery of organic waste | Biodiversity creation (plantation of endemic and native species) | Organic constructions (Bioconstruction) | Organic gardens | Dispensers with bath products | Not using disposable plastics | Efficient taps and showers | Option to reuse towels and clean the room
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