This property features wooden accommodations that blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings by the river, emphasizing sustainability. It utilizes building materials from sustainable resources, maximizes natural light and airflow, and has a written environmental policy. The resort is engaged in reforestation and wildlife conservation initiatives, uses non-toxic cleaning products, and trains employees on environmental policies.
Khao Sok Palmview Resort is located a short distance from Khao Sok Village and is noted for its manager's commitment to the area, nature, and local people. It grows numerous fruits, vegetables, and herbs on the property for use in the kitchen.
A pioneer eco-resort in the area, Our Jungle House is built with sustainable materials and minimizes power usage by foregoing air conditioning and televisions. It reduces plastic waste by providing filtered water in rooms and common areas. The resort actively protects the rainforest on its property, replants trees, and has an organic farm. It supports environmental education for local children and contributes to the local economy by hiring local staff.
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Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?
Solar radiation
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Building materials from sustainable resources
Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
Serving organic food at the restaurant
LED lighting throughout the premises
Environmental manager appointed
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Organic waste is composted
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify? Our Jungle House in Khao Sok, has a clear goal in becoming the leader of all-encompassing environmental friendly practices. That said there are limits and boundaries to accomplishable targets and long-term impacts to consider, before heading down the sustainability highway. The following lines shall shine light onto certain practices, their outcome as well as indicate potential future developments to reduce the environmental footprint Our Jungle Camp carries.
Even before the first construction effort´s it was clear that the resort will be built with the surrounding environment in mind, this included constructing buildings in an open vernacular way from re-growing resources. By incorporating the luxury of nature into the overall concept, reductions in electricity consuming appliances like water pumps, air conditioners and their like could already be avoided on the drawing board.
In the next step, our operational and consumption materials such as plastic water bottles, plastic straws, small scale packaging and so on have been miraculously taken from the menu.
Even though we are situated in one water richest regions of the world, wasting and spoiling fresh water is more than a peculiar offense. From monitoring water flow and using water saving devices like flow restrictors over using biodegradable soaps and detergents and the separation and filtration of grey and black water through grease and settlement traps, Our Jungle Camp intents to keep its water outflow into the environment as low as possible. We have managed to reduce water consumption in the past year by over 30% with implementing simple water saving measures.
Gravity fed water allows us to keep large pump usage to a minimum, during the night, walkway and general light sources are operated with timer and sensor devices to reduce unused electricity. By being as close we are to one of the biggest hydroelectric dams of Thailand. We consider our electricity purchase from a renewable energy source and therefore have neglected the utilization of Solar- or Photovoltaic systems. Nonetheless do we run our entrance sign lights on a small panel to teach the local children about this exciting form of electricity production. For all additional large consumption appliances, we have found reasonable gas operated substitutes or overall neglected their broader usage at the resort.
With many of our day to day ingredients being farmed on our onsite Organic Farm, we have further managed to cut waste production while educating our staff about farming vegetables, fruits and processing them into Thai and Foreign delicacies. Additionally, have we initiated a food forest, where local species of Durian, Mango, Banana and other tropic species are displayed and saved for future seed saving.
With our new recycling building, we have created a dedicated space to introduce large scale composting, soil mixing and general waste and trash separation. As usually here in Thailand, all created waste ends up at the same landfill, it is for us of utmost importance to separate recyclables already on our property. We have created an incentive scheme with all proceedings to be distributed among our local staff. Whereby the following prices are paid and lead to additional monthly incentive payments of THB.
Glass Bottles at 0.5-1.0 THB per kg Aluminium Cans at 35 THB per kg Paper, Cardboard, etc., at 5 THB per kg Kitchen Oil at 9 THB per litre (or re-used in our bar candles) Main Organic Waste to be processed in our compost
We are glad that the produced educational materials for sustainability, wildlife and environment has been used extensively from the guests, our staff and the local community alike. Our Jungle Camp is proud to be staffed 95% by local staff mainly from Amphoe Phanom in Surat Thani Province. By providing fair above average salaries, with an incentive bonus structure, health and accident insurance as well as vocational training (First Aid, English, Health and Safety, Hospitality and Service) and holiday and vacation days, we believe to set the way in sustainable human resource management much needed for low turnover and long term involvement of our human capital.
We are fortunate to enjoy the full support of the Khao Sok and surrounding communities, due to the long term impact and collaboration of the Jungle Life Camp. Through which we have operated 4 monthly Full Day or Overnight Environmental Education Camps for government school classes or children from the local community. Along with school break activities on topics like English Language, Nature Skills, Farming and Recycling, we believe we are on the way of having a long term impact on the youth in the community who hopefully become advocates of the sustainability movement.
This eco-resort is constructed with bamboo and renewable materials, intentionally excluding air conditioning and televisions. It minimizes plastic waste by providing purified water, operates an on-site organic farm, and offers educational programs for local schools. The resort implements water-saving measures, practices composting and waste separation, and adheres to an ethical elephant tourism policy that prohibits riding. It also sources its electricity from a renewable energy source, maximizes natural light and airflow, and employs 95% local staff.
This resort utilizes building materials from sustainable resources and maximizes air flow and natural light to reduce the need for air conditioning and artificial lighting. It maintains a written environmental policy, uses non-toxic cleaning products, and is engaged in reforestation and wildlife conservation initiatives. The property also features LED lighting and trains its employees on environmental policies.
This resort is described as an environmentally friendly resort. It is set amid a well-nurtured garden on the boundary of Khao Sok National Park. The resort offers bicycle rentals, promoting an eco-friendly way to explore the surrounding natural neighborhoods.
This resort is committed to sustainable tourism, ensuring minimal environmental impact. It sources fresh, locally sourced ingredients for its riverside restaurant. The resort offers eco-friendly canoe tours guided by local experts who provide insights about the local ecosystem, wildlife, and history.
Operating as an eco-lodge, this property adheres to the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' motto, prioritizing environmental preservation and responsible tourism. Its buildings utilize sustainable materials, maximize natural light and airflow, and are equipped with LED lighting. The lodge also engages in reforestation and wildlife conservation initiatives, uses non-toxic cleaning products, and provides bicycles to guests.
Located in Khlong Sok, this resort is situated in an area known for its natural beauty and eco-tourism focus. Its presence contributes to the local tourism ecosystem.
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Questionnaire
Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?
Solar radiation
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Green roof
Building materials from sustainable resources
Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
Rainwater collection and usage
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
LED lighting throughout the premises
Environmental manager appointed
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Bicycles provided to guests
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
Zero-energy building (zero net energy consumption on an annual basis)
Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
This holiday park is described as ideal for an 'eco trip vacation' and offers educational programs focused on elephant conservation. It emphasizes responsible tourism and contributes to preserving Thailand's natural heritage. The resort provides opportunities for guests to engage in hands-on experiences that support elephant well-being.
This lodge is constructed with sustainable materials, maximizing air flow and natural light to minimize energy consumption. It operates with a written environmental policy, uses non-toxic cleaning products, and is involved in reforestation and wildlife conservation efforts. The property features LED lighting and trains its staff on environmental policies.
