Bamboostix Island Resort

- Alleppey - India

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Property Audit Overview:

There are 0 properties currently listed in Alleppey . At this time there are 0 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 0 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Bamboostix Island Resort has been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Bamboostix Island Resort completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Bamboostix Island Resort employs 17 eco-initiatives.

For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Bamboostix Island Resort please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.

Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:

Property's Green Team Leader:
      Reji Varghese - +919995821015

Mailing Address:

      Alleppey , IN

Bamboostix is an island resort for backpackers built to provide a friendly, low-cost accommodation option with ambience for backpackers wanting to travel to Kerala India. Located on a wind-swept island in Alleppey, the property has an idyllic setting and provides serenity and a relaxed atmosphere for those wanting to experience the soul of Gods Own Country.

Our vision was to build something with natural materials that blends into the unique environment of big open spaces comprising paddy fields, coconut trees and a really big lake. The design for this resort incorporates bamboo as the chief building material. The floors, ceilings, walls and most of the furniture have been made entirely out of bamboo.

Instead of a raft foundation that would be concrete-heavy we dug in 4.5m of coconut tree trunks in to the ground. Extensive use of coconut logs was made in constructing the foundation.

The views get better with height and we wanted to maximise this so we chose a flat roof structure that would double up as recreational space. The moving (live) weight added to the structural requirement, and all the columns and beams were built with concrete, metal and bricks. For the rest – walls, floors, ceilings we used bamboo. Because it would be exposed to harsh sun, rain and pests in a farm environment we had to give it the right treatment.

We tap water for showers and toilets from the aquifers 40 metres below ground level and all sewage is treated in an on-site treatment system

Bamboostix Island Resort

- Alleppey - India

Environmental Initiatives

Green Promotion

The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management

The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures

Staff Education & Monitoring

New staff eco-orientation

Guest Education & Follow-up

Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in

Philanthropic

Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Recycling of waste on site, cultivation of paddy fields in an eco-friendly manner using natural irrigation methods

Energy Conservation

Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, public restrooms, outdoor areas

Water Conservation

Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays

Towels reuse option for multiple night stays

Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installed

Cleaning & Environment

Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized

Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on property

Environmental Purchasing

Preference given to purchase from local vendors

Bamboostix Island Resort

- Alleppey - India