rooster59 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Santiburi on Koh Samui recognised as carbon neutral resort By THE NATION Santiburi Koh Samui Santiburi Koh Samui, a luxurious retreat on Koh Samui’s stunning north shore, has been officially certified as a carbon-neutral resort, which it says reflects its deep and lasting commitment to the environment. The tropical paradise, which is nestled among 23 acres of landscaped gardens and coconut groves and with a 300-metre-long stretch of private sandy beach, recently received a certificate from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation, which confirms that it operates in a completely efficient manner, slashing the amount of carbon it emits and successfully offsetting the rest. Santiburi operates a comprehensive environmental programme comprising waste water treatment, energy saving, waste management, organic gardening and recycling, according to a Friday release. It also substitutes chemicals, plastics and other harmful products with green alternatives, including a natural salt cleaning system for its private pool villas. The resort also trains its team in all areas of “eco-friendly” operations and works with responsible local suppliers that share its values. Guests are encouraged to play a role; they can decide how often their towels and bed linen should be changed and participate in community activities such as beach cleaning. The resort supports many important local community initiatives, including a conscientious elephant sanctuary. The certification programme was created in collaboration with VGreen, Kasetsart University’s environmental research programme. The accolade was presented to Santiburi in a ceremony held in Bangkok on September 19. In total, more than 300 organisations were honoured for their outstanding contributions to greenhouse gas management. “We are thrilled to have been certified as a carbon-neutral resort. The entire team at Santiburi has been working towards this status for many years by undertaking a series of important initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, lower our energy usage and preserve our ecosystem,” Sabine Lamberts, Santiburi’s general manager, said. “This award is a recognition of their efforts. I am confident that our guests will be delighted to know that their stay is in perfect harmony with Koh Samui’s fragile island ecosystem.” Prior to receiving the certificate, Lamberts took part in a seminar to educate other hoteliers on successful ways to reduce greenhouse gases and plastics. Sabine Lamberts, General Manager, Santiburi Koh Samui Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/travel/30377067 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-10-05 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Pull my finger,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 "private beach". ? in violation of Thai law, all beaches are public (owned by king) ... but who cares? corruption rule the land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Yeah but but but tourists flying on a jet half way round the world to stay in a "neutral" aint carbon neutral, whole things a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Just 6000 baht a night at the cheapest time, yeah thats carbon neutral alright along with its carbon neutral golf course which is gonna need a lot of water to keep green, I dont see thatched palm leaf roofs either, I mean if were gonna be carbon neutreal those roof tiles have to go.............and should have bamboo walls but they aint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Great news, this will allow a new smoke belching China plastics factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 3 hours ago, rooster59 said: Santiburi Koh Samui, a luxurious retreat on Koh Samui’s stunning north shore, has been officially certified as a carbon-neutral resort Great news! Now show us the comparison between Santiburi and Bangkok in eco friendlyness. Also show us the comparison in population between the two before you go blowing your bugle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Great news Sounds more like an advertisement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 So we are trumpeting the eco-friendlyness of one Resort on the Island, amongs hundreds, not to mention the locals constantly burning their waste because the local authority does not have a satisfactory disposal system/controls, except to add it to the huge mountain of stinking rubbish already accumulated. Not impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 7 hours ago, rooster59 said: Guests are encouraged to play a role; they can decide how often their towels and bed linen should be changed and participate in community activities such as beach cleaning. 6,000 baht a night and clean the beach yourself.... yeah right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot123 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 It's really is a sick joke. The world's biggest con. 500 climate scientist's signed a letter and recently handed it over to the UN stating this was all lies/rubbish. The silence from the the UN and media was deafening but a mentally disabled child being abused by her fascist parents sailing across the sea with a flotilla of carbon spewing support ships and aircrafts plus the airplanes carrying her parents and the media..... Media all over it but not to cover the hypocrisy..... Its all a very bad joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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