About You and the Property

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

If yes, please attach.

• Do you have a written environmental management system?              NO

If yes, please attach.

• Describe the property – aim, size, facilities, amount of land owned and leased  (150 words max)  Share our island with low impact.  1 acre
  

• Describe the location, including distance to nearest town and size of town (100 words max) . 500 acre island , 7 minute ferry ride to St. Thomas
• Describe WHY you made the decision to develop an eco resort (100 word max)

See #3

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:

__x_  use natural air circulation and fans, not air conditioners
__x_  use natural light during the day
___x  minimize use of fossil-fuel powered vehicles, machines and equipment
__x_  use “on demand” or solar heating for hot water
__x_  air dry clothes/linens
__x_  wash dishes by hand
__x_  use energy efficient appliances and electronics
___  use low wattage fluorescent light bulbs (24 volt/wind generated power)
__x_  change linens, tablecloths, napkins upon request  ( charge for additional linens)
___  switch off lights when not used (timers on light switches)
Other energy conservation activities? Please list:

Wind generated power for facility.  24 volt refrigerator
 
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:

__20_  solar
__60_  wind
___  hydro
___  generator
___20  public utility
Other energy sources? Please list:

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) =   4

Water

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

_x_  low flow faucets and showerheads
_x_  low water use toilets (composting no water toilets)
__  change linens, towels, tablecloths, and napkins upon request ( charge for extra linens)
___use table mats that can be wiped and not laundered ( none used)
_x_  use biodegradable laundry detergent, dish soap and hand soap
_n/a_  treat swimming pool with chlorine-free processes
Other water conservation activities?  Please list.

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
___  river
_90__  rain
__10_  reuse gray
___  public utility
Other water sources? Please list.

100% TOTAL

Fresh water treatment: how is captured fresh water treated?
__x_  naturally.  Indicate method: charcoal, ultraviolet light, other? List: Katadyn filter system for drinking water                                  
___  chemically.  List chemicals used:

Waste water management:
___  septic tanks
___  cesspools
___  other? List methods: composting toilets

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:

_n/a__   use durable service items, e.g. cups, glasses, dishes, tableware, storage items
_n/a__   buy fresh and local to reduce packaging and emissions from transportation
_x__   purchase in bulk to reduce packaging
__x_   recycle paper, glass, plastic, aluminum ( aluminium is the only product recycled in the Virgin Islands.  We recycle aluminum
__x_   minimize emissions from fossil-fuel powered vehicles, machines & equipment      
___x   zero waste in the kitchen ( no kitchen)
___ x  serve local water, not bottled water
___x   cleaning products are biodegradable
___x   compost organic matter
Other methods to recycle waste? Please list.
Composting toilets ( SunMar )

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):  4

Land and nature conservation

Check all that apply:

__x_   minimize tree removal when building
__x_   use only botanical (plant-based) herbicides & pesticides in garden & grounds
_x__   maintain organic gardens as food source for resort
__x_   use biodegradable cleaning products
_x__   minimize external illumination
__x_   take additional specific actions to preserve the local habitat.  Please list actions and projects:  Water for wild life ( turtles, iguana’s)

 
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:

_n/a__  hire staff residing near the resort          ___% local nationals
___x  use local suppliers                                _60__% purchased goods produced locally
__x_  re-invest resort income locally            __70_% income re-invested locally
__n/a_  pay above local prevailing wage
___n/a  pay into local social security
__n/a_  provide health insurance or coverage
__n/a_  use regular staff meetings to educate staff about sustainable processes throughout the resort, in the garden, with waste disposal, etc
__x_  provide educational awareness programs for staff, guests, suppliers and other members of the local community
_n/a__  provide sustainable transport to work for staff
___  take additional specific actions to support the local community. Please list actions and projects.

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):  2

YOUR OVERALL ECO SCORE (add your level for each category and divide by 5):  3.6

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

• Please describe your single most important eco achievement:  Composting toilets

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

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