ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS FOR VACATION AT SAN DAMIANO
Waste
• Use the waste sorting options provided in your rental: reusable shopping bags, compost bins, and compostable bags. Use the color-coded labels and illustrations to sort your waste properly.
• Place acceptable food waste in the compost bin provided.
• Go to the recycling station to drop off your waste. Sorting your waste beforehand will save you time and make the recycling staff’s job easier. If in doubt, ask them for advice.
• Dispose of your cigarette butts in the ashtrays provided for that purpose. You can also purchase a pocket ashtray at the store.
• Choose reusable water bottles, bags, and containers over single-use items.
Energy
• Set the air conditioning between 24 and 26°C (maintain a difference of no more than 5 to 8°C from the outside temperature) and turn it off when you’re away.
• Close doors and windows when the air conditioning is running.
• Draw the curtains during the hottest hours of the day, if your home has them.
• Turn off the lights when you leave a room and unplug electrical appliances you’re not using.
Water
• Limit your water usage while showering.
• Make sure to turn off the faucets tightly after use.
• Avoid letting the water run continuously while washing dishes.
• If you notice a water leak, report it immediately to the front desk.
Transportation
• If you’re traveling in a motorhome, opt for day trips in a more compact vehicle and leave your motorhome at your campsite.
• The rental cars available to you are better suited to Corsican roads, which are often narrow and winding.
• Ask at the front desk about nearby bike rental shops.
• To get to Bastia, take advantage of the shuttle service provided, which departs every hour.
Shopping
• Choose local and seasonal products to support local producers.
• Bring your own reusable bags when shopping.
• Choose sustainable and reusable products over disposable items.
• Avoid food waste by tailoring your purchases to your needs and the length of your stay.
Biodiversity
• Stay on the trails and avoid trampling the natural vegetation.
• Do not pick wild plants or remove any vegetation.
• Do not leave any trash on the beach or in nature.
• Avoid trampling on dune vegetation and respect protected areas.