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The Schoolhouse Rental Homes
China
The Schoolhouse Rental Homes at Mutianyu Great Wall are original peasant dwellings that have been transformed into luxurious getaway homes with spectacular, close-up Great Wall views.
 
Overall Rating: ***(3)
Energy Rating: *(1)
Peasant dwellings and footprints have been retained. Passive solar heating, and thermal-paned windows and doors.
Water Rating: ***(3)
Houses have showers only, avoid chemical cleaning products as an operational principle.
Disposal Rating: ****(4)
Bulk oils are recycled. Proceeds from recycling sales are used for staff benefits. Organic kitchen waste is composted by farm provider. Solid toilet waste is collected in septic tanks and is recycled.
Eco-Active Rating: ** (2)
Train staff regarding how to operate with basic environmental principles.
Protection Rating:***** (5)
Each house contains a booklet that explains the history of that house.

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