Sustainability
At An Nhien retreat we have a long term view as a sustainable resort, seeing ourselves as custodians of the tropical idyll we have found on Phu Quoc.
Energy conservation:
- Natural air circulation and fans
- No Television
- Use of natural light during the day
- Minimum use of fuel powered vehicles, machines and equipment
- Hot water heated through solar power
- Energy efficient appliances
- Low wattage light bulbs
- Change of linen only upon request
- Switch off lights when not used
- Use of cooling boxes for refrigeration purposes in our bars
Water conservation:
- Pump and treat fresh water from shallow wells
- Low water use toilets
- Use table mats that can be wiped and not laundered
Recycling and waste:
- Buy fresh and local daily to reduce packaging and emissions from transportation
- Purchase in bulk to reduce packaging
Recycle paper and glass:
- Compost organic matter and use for animals
- Limit paper based marketing and other administration to a minimum
- Use septic tanks for waste
Community:
- Over 80% of An Nhien staff are from the local commune
- Use of local suppliers for over 85% of purchase
- Re-invest resort income locally
- Pay above local prevailing wage
- Pay into local social security
- 4 months of free English lessons to all staff members during low season
- Free accommodation provided for staff
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