Ukunda holiday home in Kenya
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Environment
My promise to sustain my environment:
Cobalt Coast is Green Globe certified with the following environmentally friendly examples:
1) towel re-use policy, asking guest to participate by not expecting fresh towels on daily basis.
2) Sheets are being changes weekly instead of daily.
3) Britta filtered water pitchers in rooms to reduce bottled water.
4) Cloth napkins are used instead of paper napkins.
5) Washing machines cycles are being optimized to prevent waste of water and electricity.
6) Plastic disposal cups have been replaced with washable cups.
7) All cleaning products are green globe approved.
8) AC turn off in rooms when unoccupied.
9) Toilets are low volume with 2-push button system.
10) Alum cans are recycled for collection.
11) Glass bottle are collected for crushing for recycling.
12) Water conversation monitored daily.
13) Hot water uses carbon-free propane for on demand needs.
14) Compact light bulbs and LED's are used throughout resort.
We ask for our customers support in conserving water while visiting Cobalt Coast Dive Resort, one of the world's most precious resources. We ask that if they find drips or leaks, to report them immediately and not to leave water running unnecessarily.
Our 'Water Sense'' toilets and faucets are efficient conservation water management fixtures, using minimum volume to flush the toilets and showers.
The air conditioning system has an environmentally friendly R410-A coolant in it. We ask for our visitors help in reducing the carbon footprint of Cobalt Coast Resort by closing windows and doors when the A/C is on, and turning the A/C off while they are out. The rooms cool down very quickly. There are wonderful prevailing breezes on most days, bringing fresh air and a gentle cross-breeze into your room. We also ask that visitors turn off lights, fans and appliances when they are not in use.
Community
My promise to support my community:
1) We give the local kids mask/fins and teach them to snorkel and dive after parents approve.
2) Educate restaurants to not serve Grouper and Shark.
3) Buy local products and supplies.
4) Support local Boys home with snorkel/dive trips.
5) Work with Boy Scouts
6) Sponsor local beach cleanups.
7) Attend & support local Green Fairs.
8) Attend job fairs @ High Schools
9) Provide scholarships to students.
We are involved in local fundraising events and raise awareness for:
1) Red Cross
2) National Trust
3) Cancer Society
4) Humane Society
5) Kenya tourism board
We support charities like:
1) Red Cross
2) Breast Cancer
3) Humane Society.
We encourage guests to visit local attractions, eat in local restaurants and buy local produce. By supplying the tourist with a Restaurant guide & Activity Guide. We encourage our guests to use public transport or local services: public buses to town are ksh10 each way and taxis is ksh100 to town.
We employ 2 full time and 1part time local members of staff from the local town West bay. We train our staff thoroughly training takes 1-4 months. We buy local produce from the local grocery and farmers market and use these in our guest meals.
All of our hotel services are from local suppliers, cleaning, maids, labour, electricians, plumbers and handymen. We always use the same people because they know our standards for customer service.
1of3
