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No 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 3, 31150 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
T: +60 5 210 7777
F: +60 5 210 7778
E : info.kl@thebanjaran.com |
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You are here :: Discover Banjaran / About Banjaran / Green Consciousness |
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Concerned for the carbon footprint, the entire retreat has an on-going eco-friendly and green practice since its conception, and is incorporated throughout the retreat.
Green is at the heart of its design philosophy, as can be seen from the layout plan which melds into the natural topography, preserving ecological elements such as limestone outcrops, foliage and water bodies.
Most of the buildings require minimum use of air-conditioning, built in such a way as to promote cross ventilation using ceiling fans.
To date, the following sustainable practices have been incorporated in the retreat:
Energy Conservation
- Low Voltage (415kV) and Extra Low Voltage cables are laid underground
- Energy efficient light bulbs (LED + PL)
- Natural ventilation are used throughout the development
- Passive cooling of villas
- Energy efficient VRV air conditioning system
- Electrical buggies used as part of the mode of transport for guests.
- Natural Hot Steam Cave
- Bicycles are used as part of the mode of transport for staff
Water Conservation
- Water saving "push" valves, shower heads and low flush toilet systems
- Natural geothermal hot pool for guest's use
- Natural waterfall with spring water for guest's use
- Use of geothermal water for villa jacuzzi
- Use of geothermal water for hot dipping pools
- Use of geothermal water for Dr. Fish pool
- Use of geothermal water for manual irrigation system for landscape.
Waste Management
- Waste separation and recycling on organic food waste
- Empty battery collection and recycling
- Shredding and re-using of garden waste for garden, walkway and compost
- Composting facility, own composting site where garden waste is composted creating natural fertilizer used for the garden
- Eco-labeled printing paper and recycled paper used.
- Recycled wood, deadwood and driftwood used for retreat decoration
Nature Conservation
- Local organic vegetation and fruit trees are being grown in our garden
- Landscaping designed to blend with the natural surroundings as well as provide shade from the sun and filter noise
- Special care to protect and replant forests
- Villa roofs constructed with palm leaf thatching
Chemicals and Pesticides Reduction
- Minimal use of chemicals and pesticides
- "No Bleach" Policy
- Automated filling of cleaning chemicals in laundry and utilization of biodegradable detergents as much as possible
- Laundry uses automated filling system
- Unbleached and naturally dyed cotton used
- Organic pesticides used
Villas
- Ceramic containers instead of plastic bottles used for body lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
- Use of a locally made, natural skincare range which has no artificial perfume, colourings, preservatives or harmful chemicals and have not been tested on animals. The range is made from all natural plant ingredients packaged in using recyclable materials.
- Amenities are made of cornstarch material instead of plastic
- Recycled paper used for the promotional collaterals
- Room accessories made of recycled paper (made by local communities)
Spa
- Organic skin care product - Halal-certified - 100% carbon free, recyclable packaging, no preservatives, no chemicals, no testing on animals, suitable for vegans
- Use of a locally made, natural skincare range which has no artificial perfume, colourings, preservatives or harmful chemicals and have not been tested on animals. The range is made from all natural plant ingredients and packaged in using recyclable materials.
- Ceramic containers instead of plastic bottles used for body lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
- Room accessories made of recycled paper (made by local communities)
- Recycled paper is used for the promotional collaterals
Restaurant
- S.L.O.W (Seasonal, Low Fat, Organic and Whole) method of cooking
- Organic / Fair Trade teas and coffees
- To ensure (where possible) that all fruit and vegetables are seasonal
- Cotton napkins are utilized instead
- Kitchen utensils especially pots and pans are green and environmentally friendly
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