Venue: Valverde Country Hotel (click here for directions)
Time: 11am
Refreshments, tea and coffee will be served.
RSVP is essential – please contact Joaquin on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0725870362.
Valverde is embracing the trend to go green, which seems quite apt considering Valverde literally means ‘green valley’ in Spanish and Italian. They firmly believe that it is time for businesses to take environmental responsibility seriously and, to this end, have committed to ‘walking the talk’ with some important environmental measures.
Valverde Coutnry Hotel has already implemented the following:
Grey water recycling plant
All wastewater runs through a natural filtering system, and is collected in 2 dams. It can then be used for irrigation. By doing this, Valverde was able to reduce their overall water consumption. The dams are a complete ecosystem and are stocked with fish, indigenous aquatic plants and attract frogs and a variety of birds.
Solar geysers
All the guest rooms and the kitchen use water that is heated almost entirely by the power of the strong South African sun.
Recycling of kitchen waste to make own compost
Valverde has reduced their waste output and, at the same time, enhanced the appearance of the garden and improved the quality of the soil on their property.
Recycling of paper, glass and cans
These items are brought to recycling plants to further reduce the Valverde waste output.
Water saving devices
Water saving devices, such as low-flow showerheads and toilet flush diverters, have been installed.
Supporting of local and organic farming
Whenever possible, Valverde buys fresh produce directly from local farmers and gives preference to those using organic farming methods.
Eco-friendly chemicals
The hotel has committed to using eco-friendly chemicals, from washing powder and cleaning products to guests’ amenities.
Next on the list is the implementation of a worm farm to create organic super-compost.
Useful links
Valverde Coutnry Hotel on Conven.co.za
