Philosophy and sustainability
Our philosophy
Every now and then we stop to reflect on the day just passed, we ask ourselves if we are living our life the way we want, if what we are doing is fulfilling our soul...
Sadly, our mountains are becoming some sort of amusement park, literally! We are naturally concerned about this, our mountains should be a place that resonate calmness, peace and serenity, a unique and precious environment, certainly not to be taken for granted.
We live in a fragile yet perfectly balanced ecosystem where flora, fauna and atmospheric events work in harmony, ultimately shaping the extraordinary environment that the Dolomites are famous for. It is precisely for this reason that we are committed to protect our mountains. After all, we are the guardians of this infinite place.
The use of local products is extremely important to us: our wines, cheeses, cured meats and fresh meat are sourced solely from local farmers, especially to respect a certain ethics. We strongly believe that our environmentally friendly practices benefit our planet, our wildlife and our health. We strive to value the local economy and we are dedicated to being the change that we want to see in the world, for it’s the only world we have!
Our idea of sustainability
Here at Rifugio Kostner al Vallon we try our best to impact the environment as little as possible... How?
Let’s start with an essential element: water! Our water comes from the Vallon waterfall, channeled into pipes fitted each year anew (which we personally carry on foot, up the mountain for over 2km...yes, each year!). Then the water goes through our BWT filter system designed to remove undesirable elements, and comes out perfectly drinkable. Lastly, we bottle it up in glass bottles ready to be served to our guests. By using a BWT filter system we have drastically reduced the use of plastic bottles, though our ultimate goal is to eliminate plastic in all its forms, as much as possible!
We have chosen local suppliers that have agreed in minimizing plastic packaging wherever possible, and requested the use of recyclable packaging containers instead. We are doing everything we can to reduce general waste, and we hope you can help us in the process by limiting your waste too.
We also pay attention towards the topic of clothes. We look to wear a piece of clothing that is sustainable and perhaps created with organic materials. This is why we are collaborating with the brand Patagonia.
In the kitchen, as well as throughout the hut, we use fully biodegradable soaps and detergents. These are produced by a small South Tyrolean company, called Terra Verde. Thanks to the ashes turn out from the woodworking Bergila, the result is a highly eco-friendly product.
In short, we are committed to the journey that we have chosen for a better, cleaner way of life, because after all, less is more! We have become aware of the environment and we feel that there is no going back now. We must take responsibility for our actions, raise awareness and educate people to give something up in order to live in a more sustainable way...
Please show us your support by ordering consciously and by limiting your general waste, thank you!