ECO-FRIENDLY CHECKLIST Even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Always keep in mind the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. A lot can be done in that field, so creativity and new ideas are welcomed. Do not hesitate! Many of the items below are related to staff standard operating procedure. Staff need to be train and follow up to take in eco-friendly behaviours. By setting this behaviours you will save energy and money! We advise you to go step by step. Choose the items you want to begin with, for instance waste management, no plastic bag, turn off the AC when there is no guest and buying organic cleaning product.
Then you need to make them understand the how and the why. This process need time, but it the first step to cure the situation. One of the best way is to include them is this reflexion and catch their attention. Some simple question can be ask to the staff: do you know where the trash go after? Why do you think we want to do this? We can also share with you awareness video make by local NGO.
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ELECTRICITY SAVINGS
Turn off lights, AC and equipment (televisions, stereos…) when there is no guest in the villa
Use energy-efficient appliances and low energy bulbs (LED)
Set-up a heat recovery system to produce hot water thanks to AC (up to 98% energy saving)
WATER SAVINGS
Build rainwater collection tanks. In the private sector, about 50% of the daily requirement of water may be replaced with rainwater (cleaning, laundry, garden watering, swimming pool make up, toilet flushing, etc.)
Water reduction through tap control, fix dripping taps (NB: they can waste up to 13 litres of water a day), dual flush toilet…
Water the garden early morning or at the end of the day to avoid evaporation and burn the grass
Collect the water used to wash vegetables and salad to water your houseplants
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste segregation (plastic, glass, paper, organic) and pick up by reliable local service (EcoBali, The Bali Recycling Company, Peduli alam, some Banjar collection service… see directory) + staff training
Give your organic waste to pig farmer or compost them to produce organic fertilizer for the garden
Replace all the "throw-away" products (paper plates, napkins, plastic knives, forks, straws and cups) by reusable one in glass, wood…
Provide reusable bottles instead of plastic bottles
LAUNDRY & CLEANING
For long stays, towels can be changed only on request or once/twice a week
When it is not raining, let laundry dry naturally rather than using a tumble drier
Work with eco-friendly laundry, like The Eco-Laundry in Kuta or Cinta Alam in Sanur
Use natural biodegradable or/and organic cleaning products produced locally in Bali (see directory)
Work with eco-friendly cleaning company, like Eco Clean international
Use a non-chemical system to clean the swimming pool
ECO-FRIENDLY SUPPLIERS
Provide your villa with organic food source locally to minimise emissions from transport
Avoid buying non-recyclable products individual sachet (example: small size jam plastic container instead of a large pot)
Buy organic/natural soap and shampoo
Instead of throwing empty shampoo or soap bottles, fill them again or ask your suppliers to take them back
Purchase in bulk to minimise packaging
Prefer second hand or recycled products to new ones (e.g. furniture in upcycle wood, recycled glassware)
Choose/Encourage suppliers to minimize their packaging of products
Avoid using MSG, margarine or refined oils in cooking
GREEN BUILDINGS
Do an environmental assessment to improve your building environmental efficiency to reduce your energy invoice, with Eco Smart Hub, Green pro...
Set-up or use renewable energy sources to produce your own energy (electricity, hot water system…)
Develop an organic/permaculture garden and produce your own vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices (bonus: your clients will love it)
Plant native fruits and nut trees to encourage insects and wildlife
Buy/Use local timber and materials (bamboo & coconut timber)
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Work with the local community on best practices by attending local Banjar meetings
Support local projects, communities, NGOs (see directory)
Have a modern HR policy: covered staff hospital expenses, full pay maternal and paternal, respect religious schedule, pay above average wages, etc.
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