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.