• Do you have a written environmental or social sustainability policy?     YES/NO

If yes, please attach.
http://www.jumalodge.com/hotel/environment-conservation-project.php

• Do you have a written environmental management system?                  YES/NO

If yes, please attach.

• Describe the property – aim, size, facilities, amount of land owned and leased  

(150 words max)
We are is inserted in a 7.000 ha private area of high preservation.
The lodge was designed to be fully integrated to the surrounding forest, where the guests are able to feel the real enchantment and mystery of the Amazon. It is built on solid ground, over stilts, facing the silent waters of the Juma Lake.
The restaurant is also built on stilts.  The tables (and benches) are long and curved, creatively carved out of a light, blond wood.  The meals are in a buffet-style, with regional cuisine.
Our facilities include a nice resting area with hammocks, panoramic deck, a reception with books about the Amazon, telescope and painting tools.

• Describe the location, including distance to nearest town and size of town (100 words max)

Juma region is remote and relatively untouched.  It is located 100 km (62 miles) southeast of Manaus and can be reached in approximately three hours by boat, van and boat again. The trip can also be made by seaplane (25 minutes) upon request

• Describe WHY you made the decision to develop an eco resort (100 word max)

As tourists in the Amazon Rainforest, we met some people working in a lodge that were planning to build their own jungle lodge.  They needed investment, so we got interested and became their partners.

Introduction to the Butterfly Club’s Eco Rating

The Butterfly Club Eco Rating has five equally-weighted categories:

• Energy;
• Water;
• Recycling and waste;
• Land and nature conservation; and
• Community.

Each category has five levels, designated by one to five butterflies.  Through self assessment, resort operators completing this rating will determine their own levels within each category based on their responses to items listed below.  

Two categories – energy and water – have similar rating systems with Levels 1 and 2 addressing conservation of existing resources, and Levels 3, 4 and 5 addressing creation of renewable energy or capturing water. 

Level five in every category also requires written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record consumption; (2) test and apply additional conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific targets.   We require a copy of your policies if you achieve level 5 in any category.

Energy

Levels 1 and 2 - conservation: Check all that apply:

_Yes__  use natural air circulation and fans, not air conditioners
_ Yes _  use natural light during the day
_ Yes __  minimize use of fossil-fuel powered vehicles, machines and equipment
_ Yes_  use “on demand” or solar heating for hot water
__ Yes _  air dry clothes/linens
__ Yes _  wash dishes by hand
___  use energy efficient appliances and electronics
__ Yes _  use low wattage fluorescent or LED light bulbs
__ Yes _  change linens, tablecloths, napkins upon request
__ Yes _  switch off lights notes when not used
Other energy conservation activities? Please list:
Aluminium recycle
Level 1 = four or fewer energy conservation activities

Level 2 = five or more energy conservation activities

Levels 3, 4 and 5 - renewable energy: Indicate proportion (%) of energy from each source:

_ Yes __  solar
___  wind
___  hydro
__ Yes _  generator
___  public utility
Other energy sources? Please list:
Our generator is operated from 06:00pm to 06:00am
100% TOTAL
How were these proportions developed?

Level 3 = renewable energy is employed and is less than 1/3 of all energy

Level 4 = renewable energy constitutes 1/3 – 2/3 of all energy

Level 5 = renewable energy constitutes 2/3 or more of all energy.  In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record energy consumption; (2) test and apply additional energy conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific energy targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Energy Level 5 (required).

Your Energy Level (select 1 – 5) =   3

Water

Levels 1 and 2 - conservation: Check all that apply:

__  low flow faucets and showerheads
__  low water use toilets
__ Yes  change linens, towels, tablecloths, and napkins upon request
_ Yes _use table mats that can be wiped and not laundered
_yes_  use biodegradable laundry detergent, dish soap and hand soap
__  treat swimming pool with chlorine-free processes
Other water conservation activities?  Please list.
We don´t have a swimming pool, on the other hand we stimulate our guest to swim in the river!

Level 1 = three or fewer water conservation activities

Level 2 = four or more water conservation activities

Levels 3, 4 and 5 – capture and treat fresh water and manage waste water. Capture water: Indicate proportion (%) of water from each source:

___  spring
__100%_  river
___  rain
___  reuse gray
___  public utility
Other water sources? Please list.

100% TOTAL

Fresh water treatment: how is captured fresh water treated?
Yes _  naturally.  Indicate method: charcoal, ultraviolet light, other? List:                                  
___  chemically.  List chemicals used:

Waste water management:
_ Yes __  septic tanks
___  cesspools
___  other? List methods:

Level 3: Water is captured (from springs, rivers, rain or prior use) and constitutes less than 1/3 of water from all sources.  Water is treated chemically.  Water disposal does not minimize damage to coral reefs and rain forests

Level 4:  Captured water constitutes 1/3 to 2/3 of all water.  Water is treated naturally. Water disposal minimizes damage to coral reefs and rain forests

Level 5:  Captured water constitutes more than 2/3 of all water.  Water is treated naturally. Water disposal minimizes damage to coral reefs and rain forests.   In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record water consumption; (2) test and apply additional water conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific water targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Water Level 5 (required).

Your Water Level (select 1 – 5): 4

Recycling and waste

Check all that apply:

_ Yes _   use durable service items, e.g. cups, glasses, dishes, tableware, storage items
Yes _   buy fresh and local to reduce packaging and emissions from transportation
___   purchase in bulk to reduce packaging
_ Yes __   recycle paper, glass, plastic, aluminum
_yes__   minimize emissions from fossil-fuel powered vehicles, machines & equipment      
___   zero waste in the kitchen
___   serve local water, not bottled water
___   cleaning products are biodegradable
___   compost organic matter
Other methods to recycle waste? Please list.

Level 1 = four or fewer recycling activities

Level 2 = five recycling activities

Level 3 = six recycling activities

Level 4 = seven recycling activities

Level 5 = eight or more recycling activities.  In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record recycling and waste; (2) test and apply additional recycling and waste conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific recycling and waste targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Recycling and Waste Level 5 (required).

Your Recycling and Waste Level (select 1 – 5): 1

Land and nature conservation

Check all that apply:

__yes_   minimize tree removal when building
_ Yes _   use only botanical (plant-based) herbicides & pesticides in garden & grounds
___   maintain organic gardens as food source for resort
___   use biodegradable cleaning products
_ Yes __   minimize external illumination
_ Yes __   take additional specific actions to preserve the local habitat. 
_ Yes __   Landscaping with native plants
Please list actions
and projects:

 
Level 1: one or two land and nature conservation activities

Level 2: three land and nature conservation activities

Level 3: four land and nature conservation activities

Level 4: five land and nature conservation activities

Level 5: six or more land and nature conservation activities.  In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record land and nature conservation activities; (2) test and apply additional land and nature conservation methods; and (3) work towards specific land and nature conservation targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Land and Nature Conservation Level 5 (required).

Your Land and Nature Conservation Level (select 1 – 5): 4

Community

This category addresses policies and activities regarding staff, guests, suppliers and other members of the community. 

Check all activities that apply:

__ Yes _  hire staff residing near the resort         100__% local nationals
__ Yes _  use local suppliers                                ___% purchased goods produced locally
__ Yes _  re-invest resort income locally            ___% income re-invested locally
__ Yes   pay above local prevailing wage
_Yes__  pay into local social security
_Yes__  provide health insurance or coverage
__Yes_  use regular staff meetings to educate staff about sustainable processes throughout the resort, in the garden, with waste disposal, etc
_ Yes __  provide educational awareness programs for staff, guests, suppliers and other members of the local community
___  provide sustainable transport to work for staff
__ Yes _  take additional specific actions to support the local community. Please list actions and projects. Give all support as medical and communication assistance;
___  Have enrolled your staff in any personal green training/certification schemes such as ecohelpline.com green leaf certification.

Level 1: one or two community activities

Level 2: three to five community activities

Level 3: six to seven community activities

Level 4: eight to nine community activities

Level 5: ten or more community activities.  In addition, there are written sustainability policies or environmental management systems to: (1) monitor and record community activities; (2) test and apply additional methods to support the community; and (3) work towards specific community targets.  

Attach a copy of your policies if you achieve Community Level 5 (required).

Your Community Level (select 1 – 5): 4

YOUR OVERALL ECO SCORE (add your level for each category and divide by 5and enter the result with the decimal point, e.g. 3.6): 3.2

We have three final questions which are not part of the eco rating: 

1. Please describe your single most important eco achievement:

Our main conservation project was to provide financial support to restore the forest along the rivers bordering the lake where the lodge is located (Juma Lake); To undertake this project we have partnered with a local non-profit organization, Eco Amazonas, wich is affiliated with the Federal University of the Amazon (Universidade Federal do Amazonas). The project involved an agreement between Juma Lodge and the local residents who live along the rivers. Under this agreement, the residents receive training on how to cultivate seedlings of native trees and Juma Lodge agrees to purchase all the seedlings they produce. This allows the residents to increase their income and the Amazon Rainforest to be regenerated. 40 families participated in the project and 3.500 hectares of forest have been restored.

2. Indicate additional sustainable practices that you plan to institute within the next 6 months.

We are finishing our solar panel for heating shower at some of the lake view cabins

3. Is there anything else you would like to add to this eco rating?

Possibilities to add pictures.