At Prana del Mar, stewardship for our environment is a primary concern. Taking care to tread as lightly as possible is a priority and - to that end - we have made significant strides to reduce our impact on the planet. For example:

* All of our electricity comes from solar panels installed throughout the property * Our pool is solar heated * We use solar power for much of our hot water and will be expanding this capacity * The floor of our yoga studio is strand bamboo * All of our waste water is treated on-site and reused to irrigate the gardens * We included skylights in our design to increase natural lighting * All light fixtures and appliances were chosen with energy efficiency in mind * Organic sheets, bath towels, and bath mats * Rather than washing linens and towels every day, we allow guests the option to reuse linens to reduce water usage * We use cloth hand towels rather than paper towels * Our garden is organic - no pesticides or herbicides * We compost excess food and organic materials and use them as fertilizer * Aerated showerheads for great water pressure at low flow rates & low-flow toilets * We provide organic personal care products - shampoo, conditioner, cleaners, and lotions - all purchased in bulk and supplied in dispensers to reduce single-use containers * We utilize green cleaning products * We recycle wherever possible and use only rechargeable batteries * We offer purified drinking water and give every guest a refillable bottle to reduce wasting single-use plastic bottles * If you purchase carbon offsets for your plane flight, we'll credit you that amount toward any massage, spa service, surf lesson, or other excursion

If your resort or studio is taking steps to "Go Green" and help save the environment write to us at info@lovepeaceyoga.com and we will post it.

**Look for a new posting of fab new retreat at the Prana del Mar Resort.. yoga, surfing and sun.. Coming in January 2010