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Sustainability

Welcome to Lejos Eco Retreat, where luxury meets sustainability. We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and preserving the natural beauty of Vieques, the enchanted island we call home. Our dedication to eco-friendly practices is woven into every aspect of our hotel operations, ensuring a responsible and rejuvenating experience for our guests.

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Every action, creation, and narrative aims to illuminate the uniqueness of this location. The commitment ensures that while the impact of a visit lingers in the memories of guests, it leaves no trace on the atoll itself, embodying a profound respect for the environment and Polynesian heritage.

Waste Reduction

Sustainable Design & Construction

Vieques is renowned for having some of the darkest skies in the world, and we believe in preserving this celestial wonder. To minimize light pollution and protect this unique natural asset, we exclusively use energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the hotel. For our outdoor lighting, we favor downlights whenever possible to direct light downward and prevent it from scattering into the night sky. We also strategically minimize the use of artificial lights, allowing our guests to fully immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the night sky, a truly unforgettable experience.

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Energy Efficiency

Vieques is renowned for having some of the darkest skies in the world, and we believe in preserving this celestial wonder. To minimize light pollution and protect this unique natural asset, we exclusively use energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the hotel. For our outdoor lighting, we favor downlights whenever possible to direct light downward and prevent it from scattering into the night sky. We also strategically minimize the use of artificial lights, allowing our guests to fully immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the night sky, a truly unforgettable experience.

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Sustainable Sourcing

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Operational Sustainability

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by minimizing waste throughout our operations. In our kitchen, we embrace a low-waste philosophy and compost all food scraps. We also actively avoid single-use plastics in our food and beverage service, opting instead for reusable alternatives. In our guest rooms, we've replaced wasteful mini-soaps and shampoos with refillable dispensers for toiletries. We also encourage our guests to participate in our conservation efforts through our towel and linen reuse program, which helps save both water and energy. This holistic approach ensures that we reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible.

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Responsible Tourism & Partnerships

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by minimizing waste throughout our operations. In our kitchen, we embrace a low-waste philosophy and compost all food scraps. We also actively avoid single-use plastics in our food and beverage service, opting instead for reusable alternatives. In our guest rooms, we've replaced wasteful mini-soaps and shampoos with refillable dispensers for toiletries. We also encourage our guests to participate in our conservation efforts through our towel and linen reuse program, which helps save both water and energy. This holistic approach ensures that we reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible.

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Preserving the Night Sky

Vieques is renowned for having some of the darkest skies in the world, and we believe in preserving this celestial wonder. To minimize light pollution and protect this unique natural asset, we exclusively use energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the hotel. For our outdoor lighting, we favor downlights whenever possible to direct light downward and prevent it from scattering into the night sky. We also strategically minimize the use of artificial lights, allowing our guests to fully immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the night sky, a truly unforgettable experience.

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Water Conservation

Conserving water is one of our highest priorities. We utilize a comprehensive water management system that includes harvesting rainwater to fill our cisterns, which then serve as the primary water supply for all our container suites.

​To reduce consumption, all our faucets are equipped with aerators. e also repurpose gray water to hydrate our plants, ensuring that this valuable resource is used efficiently and responsibly.

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Waste Management

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by minimizing waste throughout our operations. In our kitchen, we embrace a low-waste philosophy and compost all food scraps. We also actively avoid single-use plastics in our food and beverage service, opting instead for reusable alternatives. In our guest rooms, we've replaced wasteful mini-soaps and shampoos with refillable dispensers for toiletries. We also encourage our guests to participate in our conservation efforts through our towel and linen reuse program, which helps save both water and energy. This holistic approach ensures that we reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible.

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Looking To The Future

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by minimizing waste throughout our operations. In our kitchen, we embrace a low-waste philosophy and compost all food scraps. We also actively avoid single-use plastics in our food and beverage service, opting instead for reusable alternatives. In our guest rooms, we've replaced wasteful mini-soaps and shampoos with refillable dispensers for toiletries. We also encourage our guests to participate in our conservation efforts through our towel and linen reuse program, which helps save both water and energy. This holistic approach ensures that we reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible.

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Looking To The Future

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by minimizing waste throughout our operations. In our kitchen, we embrace a low-waste philosophy and compost all food scraps. We also actively avoid single-use plastics in our food and beverage service, opting instead for reusable alternatives. In our guest rooms, we've replaced wasteful mini-soaps and shampoos with refillable dispensers for toiletries. We also encourage our guests to participate in our conservation efforts through our towel and linen reuse program, which helps save both water and energy. This holistic approach ensures that we reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible.

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