5.7 kms. south of Majahual - Majahual - Mexico
Property Audit Overview:
There are 0 properties currently listed in Majahual. At this time there are 0 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 0 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Balamku Inn on the Beach has been awarded a 5 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Balamku Inn on the Beach 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, Balamku Inn on the Beach employs 47 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Balamku Inn on the Beach please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
The International Ecotourism Society - Member
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
alan knight - 011521 983 8395332 Mailing Address: 5.7 kms. south of Majahual Majahual, MX Balamku is a unique beach resort with all facilities sitting within 30 metres of the Sea. We are fortunate to have been able to buy, build and live right on the beach and it is our responsibility to protect the sea and our land. We decided to build around all the trees so none were cut down for our buildings. With the sea so close, we decided a sceptic tank system for grey and black water was not an alternative as leaching into the sea and mangroves would occur. There is no access south of town for electricity or water, so it became our choice to develop a system of solar and wind and water that creates energy and manages water without using the typical diesel generators and sceptic tanks which pollute and are noisy. Our systems are unique in this area and we are well known for them. We believe our composting toilet system is the most important part of our eco work as sceptic tanks leak and flow into the sea creating pollution and eventual killing of the coral reef directly in front of our area. Also, sceptic tanks leak into the fresh water table which is only 25 feet deep which is an important water exchange for the reef and mangroves. If black water pollutes the fresh water table, the use of this water is dangerous as well for people in the area who count on their wells for water. We have added a second wind generator to our system in the past 2 months . We have a soft water system, a series of tanks, that we are going to use to purify the well water . Also investigating a shredder so we can use dead wood . We provide tours to our guests on our systems and encourage new home owners to follow some of our practices Natural gardens create beautiful spaces around the property and a fence of palapa sticks gives a sense of privacy. |
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Balamku Inn on the Beach
5.7 kms. south of Majahual - Majahual - Mexico
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has an on-site Green Team The property has regular eco-meetings with performance reporting The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, property advertising, property signage, property vendors, guestroom signage, closed circuit hotel TV Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Staff environmental performance reviewsGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveys Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stayEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, parking areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: TOTAL solar and wind energy systemsWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow faucet aerators, low flow showerheads, low volume toilets Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures Gray Water recycling Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installedRecycling
Recycle containers located inside guestrooms Recycle containers located around property common areas Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items Compostable disposable service items utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilizedEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Balamku Inn on the Beach
5.7 kms. south of Majahual - Majahual - Mexico
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