Green

When asked, 'What do we do different that makes us Green?', here is a list to break it down:

Solid Waste:

•     Recycle Aluminum, Glass, Plastic & cooking oil
•     Onsite Compositing of landscape trimmings
•     Trash volume monitoring and reduction programs
•     Container re-use programs

Operations: 

• Use 100% Green certified cleaning products
• Staff training on all local environmental laws & regulations 
• Source local, organic and fair trade products when available
• Drought tolerant landscaping with zero potable water irrigation
• Energy, Water use, monitoring and minimize programs

Buildings:

•     Dual flush water saving toilets
•     Water Sense certified, low flow 1.5g/m, faucets
•     Point of Use hot water heaters
•     Zero VOC interior paints
•     Smart AC thermonstats
•     Solar Reflective Roof Index >78
•     eGlass coated and insulated windows SHGC <33.0
•     Rainwater harvesting
•     CFL / LED Energy efficient lighting
•     Energy Star 3.0 certified appliances
•     Energy Star 3.0 certified ceiling fans

Community: 

• Beach Clean Ups
• Weekly Swim Program for school kids

The above list is a general overview and not a complete list of all requirements or standards to reach Green Globe Certification.  Above all the most important aspects are to have a commitment to action and for all staff to be a role model to our guests.