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.