Sustainability

Behind the “Back to nature” concept, Silavadee Pool Spa Resort is continually developing new environmental initiatives and procedures to minimize the ecological impact.

Committed to reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint, Silavadee has set up a Green Team to implement various guidelines. The We [C] are project is one of the latest initiatives and stands for: Caring for the local community, caring for our guests and associates and being responsible which includes:

Energy-saving, waste water management, wellbeing practices and circular economy practice with our own garden usage, plastic-use reduction and achieving new goals to reduce the environmental impact, all combined with our promise to deliver award-winning hospitality on Samui Island.

SILAVADEE FARM

Located around 30 minutes from Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, Silavadee Farm offers the chance to experience a unique world of local plants, flowers, vegetables, fruits such as melon and animals such as chickens, ducks and goats. You can enjoy the discovery and refreshments here.

LOCAL COMMUNITY

One of Silavadee core values is the support and engagement with the local community. Silavadee supports artisanal cooperatives, education and local job creation.

WE (C) ARE PROJECT

Every year 1.8 trillion tons of plastic flow into the world’s ocean. Silavadee was one of the first resorts on Samui to eliminate plastic straws. Silavadee’s WE [C] ARE mission stands for caring about the environment we live in.

Save The World Climate and Sea Turtles

Our Resort was built with nature in mind and incorporates nature in all aspects since the opening in 2008. We aim to inspire our associates, guests and business partners to reduce, reuse and recycle and respect our nature and our wonderful surroundings.

GREEN POLICY

Silavadee Pool Spa Resort Koh Samui is aware of the need to promote environmental sustainability and has developed its policy to protect, conserve and promote the natural environment.

Guests’ Opportunity to Contribute

Partner with us to help save the earth. Guests can do their bit by reusing bed linen and towels to save water, energy, labor and chemical use in washing cycles

Our Commitment

Energy

Electrical system in guest rooms controlled by keycard
Engineering clean air supply ducts and return grill at least every 6 months
Refrigerators in guest rooms set to an optimum temperature
Installation of voltage regulator and demand controller for saving energy
Target setting for reducing electricity expenditure
Timer set-up for lighting and other electrical systems in certain areas
All lighting lowered during the night and during daylight hours
Monthly cleaning of lighting system
Lights and fridges in all guest rooms that have no guests to be turned off
Service time of some service sections, such as laundry, swimming pool, etc managed and re-scheduled to reduce consumption
Energy-saving measures implemented for the back of the house areas

Water

Water turned off and jacuzzi switched off when not in use
Reduction of water consumption for cleaning bathrooms and other areas
Regular review of leak checking procedure
Use of water-saving system at faucet in guest rooms and public areas
Dishwashers run with full loads only
Employees to avoid leaving water tap running, while washing food
Installation of additional water and electrical meters, for consumption measurement by section (e.g. laundry water meter)
Daily record of water consumption (daily controls)
Selection of garden plants with moderate water needs
Gardens are watered in the mornings and evenings only to prevent unnecessary evaporation at the hottest times of day

Environmental Quality

Hotel built with many open-air areas (corridors, lobby, dining area) reduces need for air-con and provides fresh air flow with more green areas
Control system for chemical use
Use of eco-friendly cleaning products and eco-friendly chemical products only (certified)
Use of washing-up liquid, floor cleaners and fertilizers made from natural, biodegradable ingredients
Use of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers with no chemical substances
No chemical substances used for cultivation of trees and flowers on the property
Separating and selling bottles, paper, cardboard and vegetable oil to recycling companies
Re-use of flowers wherever possible
All paper systematically reused and recycled
Aluminum, plastic and cardboard are recycled
Buying and providing products and services, which have a minimal impact on environment – purchasing local and seasonal products to reduce transportation requirements and its impact on the environment
Use of paper or natural products for decoration
Request for cooperation from supplier to use other types of containers instead of plastic bags, or re-use plastic bags and avoid foam containers
Creating activities and encouraging the community, guests and employees to help preserve and protect the environment
Annual donation of food and gifts to underprivileged children on hotel anniversaries and other occasions
Weekly cleaning day
Blood donation
Support of events of other community/aid driven organizations
Regular cleaning of beaches or roads in front of the property
Employees use recycled paper and envelops
Employees use energy saving Lamps
Employees to optimize the use of computers and emails to reduce paper use
Actively supporting all green programs and setting a good example
Employees avoid printing and copying
Employees encouraged to keep all windows and doors closed when air-conditioners are operating
Employees to turn off air-conditioning, lights and equipment, when they are not in the office
Computer screens turned off after work and during lunchtime
Employees are trained for energy awareness (e.g. switching off lights/computers, water consumption, air-conditioners, appliances etc.)
A training program in place to educate employees about environmentally friendly projects
Information for employees to help promote awareness and implementation of energy- saving and environmental responsibility

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