Sustainability Efforts at Aruba’s Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort
Located on the Caribbean Island of Aruba and steps away from award-winning Eagle Beach, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort is an eco-friendly escape that strives to be the perfect island getaway for families, couples, and solo travelers, providing a sustainable setting for all guests and staff.
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort also leads the way in sustainability initiatives in anticipation of Earth Month, a time when environmental issues are at center stage.
Read on to learn why Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort is the perfect beach retreat for the environmentally conscious vacationer.
Amsterdam Manor’s eco-friendly efforts include:
- Electricity consumption:
- Heat is captured from ACs and used to heat up the shower water.
- Roofs and windows are insulated to reduce the need for cooling.
- Thermal panels also pre-heat the shower water. The whole solar boiler system has led to a decrease of 40% in electricity consumption.
- 100% of the lights are LEDs.
- Water consumption:
- Low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets are in place.
- The wastewater produced by the laundry is reused for irrigation.
- Towel-reuse program where guests can decide if they want to save water by reusing their towels and linens.
- The pool is saltwater, so chlorine free.
- Waste production:
- Construction waste is recycled.
- Glass, plastic, paper/cardboard, and metal are separately disposed of and collected. These are processed by third-party companies.
- Food waste is collected and donated to a pig farmer.
- All utensils are made of biodegradable products.
- Monthly beach clean ups.
- Eco-friendly:
Amsterdam Manor only uses eco-friendly cleaning products, so no harsh chemicals.