1. Maintain the resort’s ecosystem and preserve local plants & the wildlife habitat of Koh Yao Noi. Maintain the present habitat for the Hornbills and other species present at the resort. Our resort is located in the jungle and we have an on-going program to maintain the jungle habitat, by planting new native trees and plants every month. In addition to our regular tree-planting program, TreeHouse Villas encourages all wedding couples to plant a coconut palm to commemorate their wedding day.
2. Help to reduce global warming by purchasing products and services that are environmentally friendly and compatible with the local environment. We produce a lot of our own organic vegetables, and herbs in our organic garden. We invite guests to take a tour of the garden and learn more about Thai herbs. Besides being used in the dishes served in our restaurant, guests pick vegetables and herbs to cook with, when they take our cooking classes.
3. Manage and control wastewater disposal in order to avoid pollution of the environment and do our best to conserve water and energy. Each department follows a schedule for turning off air conditioners in offices, there is also a policy of turning off all lights around the resort that are not being used. Beach lights operate on timers, and mini-bars are unplugged in rooms that are not being used.
4. Minimise waste and be responsible in disposing of waste, so as not to disturb the local community. Our staff separates garbage correctly. Our bamboo garbage trash bins in the guest area, are divided into sections for recyclable waste and non-recyclable waste. Our recyclable waste is bought by recycling companies. Our resort has a strong policy of reusing and recycling plastic containers, with an on-going commitment and goal to reduce and remove all unnecessary use of plastic. Our staff is educated to be responsible for the environment and we use cloth bags wherever possible.
5. Recruit local residents from the island in order to generate additional income for the local community. Purchase local products and services, which do not harm the environment, to support the local economy. Work to build a sense of environmental awareness in the local community. Participate in community activities, to improve the wellbeing of the local people.
6. Treat the staff fairly in line with the Thai labor laws. Build a solid social support system for the staff, in-line with, and wherever possible exceeding, industry standards. Encourage staff participation in the staff welfare benefits and HR policies (via staff committees).
7. The resort has a smoke-free policy, so all of our guest rooms and public rooms are non-smoking areas. Our policy is in line with Thailand’s Smoke Free Law.
