Now Jade is committed to promoting a sustainable tourism environment by employing a variety of eco-friendly and socially responsible practices.
MARTI
Since 2009, Now Jade has been an active member of the MARTI (Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative), helping to sustain community development and protect the Mesoamerican Reef.
Their dedication to decreasing their ecological footprint includes minimizing the harmful effects they have on the local environment and conserving the local energy. Many of these green philosophies include:
- Energy-saver, motion-sensor light switches
- Water efficient bathroom systems
- Biodegradable bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, body wash, etc)
- Grease from kitchen safely discarded through a third-party
- 100% eco-friendly cleaning products
- Discarded paper used for arts and crafts at the Explorer’s Club
- Waste recycling program
- Protected mangroves surround resort
- Turtle release program
Stewardship
To further reaffirm their commitment to the local community, handmade, local products are sold in the shops and stores. Additionally, soft and hard goods are donated to local charities.
