Hawthorne Hostel Rainwater Demonstration Project
In 2008, the Hawthorne Hostel received substantial funding from the Bureau of Environmental Services (City of Portland) to build a rainwater harvesting system. This system would add-on and capitalize on its already highly visible EcoRoof (that was funded by the BES in 2001 and built by EcoRoofs Everywhere www.ecoroofseverywhere.com). The Portland Hawthorne Hostel Rainwater demonstration [...]
Our Sustainability Awards and Recognitions
Over the years our success with sustainable building and business practices has not gone unnoticed
Our Purchasing Policy
As part of ongoing efforts to make Portland a healthier place to live, work and play, the Portland Hawthorne Hostel will work to the extent possible to purchase equipment, materials and products that are recyclable, made of recycled content, reduce waste and/or energy, made of non-toxic ingredients and/or are locally produced.
Guide to our On-Site Sustainability Efforts
The interconnections and processes that make life possible are precious. Our goal is to tread as lightly as possible. As business leaders we are committed to implementing procedures that acknowledge the importance of an ongoing commitment to environmental, socio-cultural and economic responsibility.
Ecotourism Links we Love
Here’s a useful list of links and resources for eco-tourists.
New Green Common Space
Our new common room (dubbed Mt. Tabor after our local, hopefully extinct volcano) was built in 2008 by Tyler Fuqua Creations. It has recycled jeans for insulation, bamboo flooring, salvaged glass doors for windows, recycled paint and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified lumber. A super sweet, totally sustainable space that’s perfect for yoga, playing giant [...]
Hawthorne’s First Eco Roof
One of the first eco roofs built in Portland is over our front porch. It was installed way back in 2001 by Ecoroofs Everywhere and consists of native flowers, grasses and sedums. It helps to soak up some of the rain we get around here by creating a permeable space where there was once a [...]
More about our Eco Roof
Check out our page dedicated to more information about our Eco Roof.
