Eco friendliness at THAI GARDEN RESORT Topic T H A Training staff of “green matters” Hotel waste management Alternative energy Example Information boards in staff rooms, meetings etc. to raise awareness of environmental topics No individual packed items on buffets, e.g. butter and marmalade in bowls Solar energy for hot water supply Information literature Newspapers, magazines & brochures, are available to those who want them in the lobby area, thus saving resources and landfills G Green Leaf Program Cooperation / involvement in “Green program” A Attentive use of water Watering of gardens not to be done around noon Re-use program stated is daily interval of wash of towels & bedclothes, but we let the guests request a less frequent than daily towel change with a sign in bathroom and bedroom Using dishes, cups, glasses, mugs, tableware, and serving pieces that are long-lasting, not disposable Reducing the amount of energy used: e.g. through the use of energy efficient lighting and appliances & energy key system in each unit; turning off lights & appliances when not in use Each of our 180 rooms & apartment is a non smoking accommodation – support to be safe from the pollution of smoking I R D Durable service items Energy conservation E N Non smoking rooms & apartments R Recycling paper E Eco-friendly food served S Soap dispenser O Offering to go in for sports R Re-use of ink cartridges T Tearing apart of kitchen slops Doing double-side prints and copies, using old papers for scribbling paper Buying fruits and vegetables from natural Thai special plant projects and suppliers Shower soap provided in the guest rooms from a bulk dispenser Corporate membership cards for sportsclub available for guests at reception to maintain health and fitness refilling and / or selling ink cartridges for printers Proper disposal of drippings / oil