Los Colibris Casitas | Every Stay Gives Back


YOUR POSITIVE IMPACT


Total Positive Impact To Date | Membership Since April 2024

$ 238

total funds raised

1

week of waste collection for a small business or school for every $10 donation

100 %

donated to Alianza Cero Basura

$ 1

dollar per night funds Alianza Cero Basura

24

weeks of waste collection for a small business or school by Alianza Cero Basura

MIssion

The MISSION of Alianza Cero Basura is to make our community the first zero waste tourism destination in Mexico by dramatically improving local waste management systems and changing the community's relationship to trash. Our goal in doing so is to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities, our environment, and our economy, and to contribute as a community to the global climate agenda.

 

Why is it important?

Alianza Cero Basura is committed to the grand task of making their community the first zero waste destination in Mexico by educating, inspiring and connecting their local community to zero waste practices. ACB is leading the next stage in the highly successful Desplastifícate movement in Baja California Sur. Desplastifícate was instrumental in passing the law that banned single-use plastics in Baja and helped hundreds of local businesses and schools eliminate single-use plastics and embrace composting and repurposing of waste. Desplastifícate is now putting its human and financial capital into supporting the long-term strategy of Zero Waste for our communities. Collectively, ACB supports waste management systems that improve the health and well-being of their communities, the environment, and the economy. 

How do they do it?

Alianza Cero Basura (ACB) of Todos Santos and Pescadero is a diverse and inclusive network that works across sectors to promote collaboration, influence policy, and catalyze transformation in the waste management systems of Todos Santos and Pescadero. Ultimately, the goal is to have a united community that produces less waste, takes responsibility for the waste it does produce, and supports a circular economy in which waste is repurposed by vibrant local businesses. Alianza Cero Basura is working to achieve its mission through five program pillars including Community Engagement, School Engagement, Waste Separation, Waste Reduction and Organic Waste Management. It has already achieved several important milestones including establishing the first community-led organic waste farm in the state, rolling out a program to install water filtration systems and waste separation bins in all public schools in the community with supporting workshops, establishing compost systems and gardens at schools, establishing strong waste separation practices at leading businesses and thereby diverting tons of waste from the landfill, establishing the first collection center in the community for all colors of glass, establishing a series of water bottle refill stations across the town to reduce the purchase of single use plastic water bottles, organizing 15 local businesses across all areas of the community to Adopt-A-Spot and maintain the cleanliness of a public area on an ongoing basis, and creating the Waste Wise Business All Stars Directory in which local businesses self-assess their waste management practices so that visitors can best determine where to spend their funds.  

Los Colibris Casitas was made for nature lovers seeking beauty and tranquility perched upon the side of La Poza hill overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean. The colorful town of Todos Santos and the vast reaches of the pristine Baja California Sur coast are at your disposal.  At Los Colibris Casitas, the abundant wildlife, dramatic views, culinary delights, great adventures, vivid gardens, daily sunsets, and the salty breeze combine for a beautiful stay. Los Colibris Casitas collaborates with Alianza Cero Basura by implementing eco-friendly practices within their operations, such as waste reduction, repurposing, and promoting sustainability among guests. Through partnerships and shared initiatives, they contribute to Alianza Cero Basura's mission of shaping Todos Santos and El Pescadero into the first zero-waste tourism destination in Mexico.

How you can #TravelKindly:

 

  • Kind Travelers visiting Todos Santos are encouraged to visit the ACB event page for information regarding local beach clean-ups, workshops, fundraisers (friendraisers) and other fun going on
  • In addition, the Adopt A Spot partners generally do a monthly cleanup in their adopted areas, so visitors can reach out directly to see if assistance is needed

Los Colibris Casitas was made for nature lovers seeking beauty and tranquility perched upon the side of La Poza hill overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean. The colorful town of Todos Santos and the vast reaches of the pristine Baja California coast are at your disposal.  At Los Colibris Casitas, the abundant wildlife, dramatic views, culinary delights, great adventures, vivid gardens, daily sunsets, and the salty breeze combine for a beautiful stay. Los Colibris Casitas collaborates with Alianza Cero Basura by implementing eco-friendly practices within their operations, such as waste reduction, recycling, and promoting sustainability among guests. Through partnerships and shared initiatives, they contribute to Alianza Cero Basura's mission of eliminating plastic waste in Baja, California, while providing a model for responsible tourism.

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