AT MANGO BAY
Categories: About us
The owners believe in stewardship of resources for future generations.
Energy conservation
Energy conservation
- Natural air circulation and fans – no air conditioning
- No TV on property or telephone in bungalows.
- Use of natural light during the day
- Minimum use of fuel powered vehicles, machines and equipment.
- No drying machine or lawn mower.
- Hot water heated through solar power
- Energy efficient appliances
- Low wattage light bulbs
- Change of linen only upon request
- Switch off lights when not used
- Use of polystyrene boxes for refrigeration purposes in our bars, kitchen and eco-friendly minibar in bungalows
Water conservation
Water conservation
- Pump and treat fresh water from shallow wells
- Low water use toilets
- Use table mats that can be wiped and not laundered
Recycling and waste
Recycling and waste
- Buy fresh and local daily to reduce packaging and emissions from transportation
- Purchase in bulk to reduce packaging
- Recycle paper and glass
- Compost organic matter and use for animals
- Limit paper based marketing and other administration to a minimum
- Septic tanks for waste
Land and nature conservation
Land and nature conservation
- Thousands of trees planted under supervision over the past few years
- Locally sourced building materials
- Rammed earth Bungalow: Natural building method and pioneers in Vietnam using this method
- Minimise tree removal when building bungalows
- Minimise fishing boats on our shores to rehabilitate our reef
- Every month all staff help on a Cleaning day for the whole property
Community
Community
- Over 50% of Mango Bay staff are from the local commune
- Use of Local suppliers
- Re-invest resort income locally
- Pay above local prevailing wage
- Pay into local social security
- 4 months of free English lessons to all staff members during low season
- Free accommodation provided for staff and a crèche provided for their children
