Practices in Place

Nature | Coral | Activities | Our Green Journey

Without comprising comfort to our guests, many efforts have been made both in the heart and front of house, opening up a range of new activities for guests

ENERGY & WATER CONSERVATION

Participating in Earth Hour, Earth Day and other global environmental awareness initiatives
Pre-programmed light and air-conditioning settings to reduce electrical consumption during the day and on weekends
Collecting rain water in earthen jars for guests to wash sand off their feet
Day-lighting dimming controls for public areas, meeting rooms and restaurants
Green-Room Program (Guest linen & towel Reuse Program)
PC power management (Screen savers, standby mode etc.)
Energy efficient light bulbs are used heart of the house
Low-flow shower heads
Outdoor pathways are swept instead of washed with water
Battery-powered buggy to transport guest to Spa
Battery-powered buggy to transport guest to Spa
During low season, complete closure of some guest rooms

WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING

Green recycling room with separate compartments for paper, glass, aluminium and plastic
Recycle bins at all restaurants
Office papers, printer cartridges are recycled
Grease traps
Sewage system complying with international standards
Recycling of used cooking oil which is reprocessed into bio-diesel.
Used soap from guest rooms are utilized for washing rugs
Umbrellas made out of recycled paper
Locally purchased organic food choices
Use of water filtration system instead of bottled water for associates' canteen
Poolside and Beach Bar menu holders made of coconut husk
Recycling of table clothes, bed linen and towels at end of its useful life
Reusable newspaper & laundry bags in guest rooms

REDUCING POLLUTION

Use of environmentally-friendly chemicals in Housekeeping and Kitchen
Non-motorized water-sport activities to protect live coral and avoid water pollution.
Organic candles in all restaurants
Manual methods of leveling the beach
Used of salt treatment for the pool to reduced chlorine usage

EDUCATING THE TEAM

Establishing a Green Council
Green notice board
Green logo competition
Green Council tour to other environmentally-conscious hotels
New Ambassadors are fully immersed into the nature programs available
Gotong Royong" (voluntary community service) activities
Invite speakers from the Malaysian Nature Society to give a talks on environmental issues

FOR THE GUESTS

Nature desk at the lobby
In-room nature collateral
Outdoor nature talks for guests
Earth Day tree planting with guests
Complimentary on-site nature
CSR activities available
Coral Reef Clearing and a Coral Reef Walk

NATURE PRESERVATION & CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Invite experts to advise on how to reduce dead corals
Tree Planting as part of list of activities for ambassadors and guests
PC and linen donation to local non-profit organizations (the less fortunate, orphanages and schools) - CSR
Coral Reef Enhancement Program - Heal the Reef

FUTURE PLANS

Participation in Global Green Program
Butterfly photography tours
To take Starwood online environmental training
To register for environmental awards in order to gain relevant certifications
To bring in groups for nature conferences
Kid's nature program