{"id":206432,"date":"2023-11-11T11:06:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=206432"},"modified":"2026-09-16T19:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:40:15","slug":"sustainability-stories-recycling-at-st-christophers-inn-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainability-stories-recycling-at-st-christophers-inn-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Stories: Recycling at St Christopher&#8217;s Inn, Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Caring for the climate while you travel doesn\u2019t have to be hard work, especially when your hostel is doing what they can to protect our planet. With them doing the leg work for you, you can sit back and sip your sangria knowing that you\u2019re contributing to the greater good. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this series, Hostelworld\u2019s Sustainability Stories, we\u2019re shining the spotlight on hostels that go the extra mile for the environment, their communities and guests, to ensure we\u2019re all travelling more responsibly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the last installment, we shared how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainability-stories-volunteering-at-el-rio-hostel\/\" class=\"post links\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rio Hostel Buritaca<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are giving back to their community through volunteering. This month, we\u2019re headed to Barcelona to a hostel that\u2019s creating innovative recycling solutions, to not only drive sustainability in their hostel but in their city too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/seUvMhmIw0E?si=T9kU1fj2X0TpluCT\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meet St Christopher\u2019s Inn, Barcelona<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hostelworldblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-10-05-18_12_57-St-Christophers-Barcelona-Barcelona-2023-Prices-Reviews-Hostelworld-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brimming with culture, gothic architecture and both beach and city break vibes, for many, Barcelona is the perfect European getaway. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because of it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s popularity, the city has faced overtourism, with the government introducing rules to curb the number of tourists visiting, such as capping guided tours, limiting landlords letting to holiday-makers and introducing tax for cruise passengers. These policies seem to be working, making living in the city more enjoyable for locals, but there is still a lot of work to be done. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a responsible traveller, it\u2019s important to consider the impact your accommodation has on the local climate and community, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/global.hostelworld.com\/hoscars\" class=\"post links\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eco-Warrior HOSCAR winner<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, St Christopher\u2019s Inn, ensures you can do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">Sitting<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">at the top of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">the famous<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\"> pedestrian<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">-only<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">stre<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">et, Las Ramblas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW21930237 BCX0 post links\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/st\/hostels\/p\/61557\/st-christopher-s-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"post links\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW21930237 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">St Christopher\u2019s Inn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> Barcelona<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\"> is the perfect base for your trip to the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">Mediterranean<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\"> metropolis. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">Renowned for their innovative <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">recycling initiatives, we spoke to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21930237 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">hostel\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">Manager, Ferran <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">Esteller<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\"> and F&amp;B Manager, Jonny <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">Bower<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">, to hear all about how<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\"> they ensure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\"> guests <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">enjoy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\"> a more sustainable <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">siesta <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21930237 BCX0\">when visiting Barcelona. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164034441 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164034441 BCX0\">Recycling <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164034441 BCX0\">more than <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164034441 BCX0\">packaging<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hostelworldblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paella-class-scaled.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you hear recycling you might think \u201cyeh yeh tell me something I don\u2019t know.\u201d For many, especially those living in western countries, recycling is part of your day to day; paper, plastic, cardboard, glass. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Well at St Christopher\u2019s they do that too, but on top of the recycling bins dotted around the hostel, they\u2019ve introduced technology that captures shower water and reuses it as toilet water! Guests are encouraged to use less water with simple changes like push buttons on showers to stop unnecessary use, reducing water consumption and saving energy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speaking of energy, most of the hostel is powered by solar panels installed on the roof. So while you\u2019re soaking up the sights of the Sagrada Familia, your hostels soaking up the sun to power your stay. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW115379110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115379110 BCX0\">Cutting down food waste <\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hostelworldblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/breakkie-3.jpeg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Realising that many guests\u2019 eyes were bigger than their bellies after one too many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/cheers-to-sustainability-eco-friendly-beers-to-try-on-your-travels\/\" class=\"post links\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Estrellas<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the night before, St Christopher\u2019s moved from an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet to a taking pre-payments to reduce the amount of food waste left behind. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In their bar, Belushi\u2019s, they\u2019ve made 20% of the menu vegan to curb the emissions created from food. Indulged in too much tapas? Take it away\u2026 in biodegradable food containers provided to guests. Patatas Bravo! If you still have leftovers when you check out, you can pop it in the food sharing basket to leave for other travellers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145376444 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145376444 BCX0\">Order a beer that gives back to the ocean<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hostelworldblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mojito-class-1.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">R<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">oa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">ming the cobbled streets in search of the perfect paella<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\"> can make thirsty work.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\"> Head to Belushi\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">for an <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW103005464 BCX0 post links\" href=\"https:\/\/oceanbeer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"post links\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW103005464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Ocean Beer<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\"> that gives 100% of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW103005464 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\"> profit to ocean cleanup projects! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">St Christopher\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">partner with the brewery to raise awareness of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">raising sea levels and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">plastic pollution on Barcelona\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">busy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103005464 BCX0\">beaches.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173947141 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173947141 BCX0\">How <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW173947141 BCX0\">travellers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173947141 BCX0\"> can get stuck in<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hostelworldblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bunkers-tour.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We know our travellers want to help hostels that are driving positive change, and St Christopher\u2019s Inn Barcelona are doing just that. By staying there alone you\u2019re taking a sustainable stance, especially when we know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainable-travel-hostels\/\" class=\"post links\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hostels are more environmentally-friendly than hotels<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the first place! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When visiting, you can join their free walking tours, rent a bike, support the local businesses they promote and take part in their Love the Planet campaign to be mindful of your energy consumption and waste. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83c\udfe0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> To book your stay at St Christopher\u2019s Inn Barcelona, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/st\/hostels\/p\/61557\/st-christopher-s-barcelona\/\" class=\"post links\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">click here<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Download the Hostelworld app to start meeting people from the moment you book<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51103 aligncenter post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-IOS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&amp;referrer=mat_click_id%3Da7e362b8d8149e63507f7d1f7184f176-20171011-8816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-google-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>You might also like&#8230; \ud83e\udd29<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\ud83d\udc9a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/from-reef-to-rescue-the-10-top-destinations-for-marine-conservation-volunteering\/\" class=\"post links\">From reef to rescue: the 10 top destinations for marine conservation volunteering<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\ud83d\udc9a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/should-we-still-be-visiting-natural-beauty-spots\/\" class=\"post links\">Should we still be visiting natural beauty spots?<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\ud83d\udc9a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainability-stories-volunteering-at-el-rio-hostel\/\" class=\"post links\">Sustainable Stories: Volunteering at Rio Hostel Buritaca<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":182,"featured_media":271430,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hw_related":"[{\"id\":122705,\"score\":0.79520000000000001794120407794252969324588775634765625,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":1275296,\"score\":0.78080000000000004956035581926698796451091766357421875,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":150044,\"score\":0.7885999999999999676703055229154415428638458251953125,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":1275796,\"score\":0.77749999999999996891375531049561686813831329345703125,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":148277,\"score\":0.713999999999999968025576890795491635799407958984375,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":128400,\"score\":0.69299999999999994937383007709286175668239593505859375,\"hook\":\"\"}]","footnotes":""},"categories":[10211],"tags":[264145,264385,264063,264127,264341],"class_list":["post-206432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sustainability","tag-barcelona-spain","tag-eco-travel","tag-europe","tag-spain","tag-sustainability","authors-michaella-fenton","wpbf-post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sustainability Stories: Recycling at St Christopher&#039;s Inn, Barcelona - Hostelworld Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sustainable travel is easier when your hostel prioritises sustainability for you. 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