Eco-friendly resorts are committed to conservation and sustainability. They are constructed using recycled materials and employ local staff. Coconut Lagoon resort in Kumarakom, India is located on Vembanad Lake and protects a sacred grove. It offers activities like sunset cruises and ayurveda treatments. Orange County resort in India is close to Nagarhole National Park and has solar power and waste management. El Nido resorts in the Philippines embrace sustainability and operate sewage treatment and a desalination plant to reduce their environmental impact.

1. CONCEPT OF ECOFRIENDLY RESORTS
FEATURES AND UNIQUENESS

2. CONCEPT ECO FRIENDLY
The term 'Eco-friendly' has been derived from the word "ecology". In
other words, it refers to a friendly relationship between humans and his
habitat. An eco-friendly human take good care of his or her surrounding
environment. They discard products and actions found to be detrimental
to the environment or ecological system. Eco-friendly practices and
products are those that inflict no threat to the environment. Products and
practices that conserve and protect natural resources like water and
energy can be called eco-friendly. Eco-friendly products are more nature
friendly, cause less toxic additives to their surroundings and do not
contribute to pollution of the environment. People who follow eco-
friendly lifestyle adopt 3 R's, RRR which means to Reduce, Reuse, and
Recycle.

3. RESORT
A resort is an isolated place, self-contained commercial
establishment that tries to provide most of a vacationer's
wants, such as food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment,
and shopping, on the premises.
Resorts are located away from the cities and towns.

4. Eco Friendly Resorts
• Eco- resorts is also called eco lodge, these resorts
offers innovative retreats that are committed to
conservation, cultural sensitivity, isolation and style.
• Mostly these are constructed from recycled building
meterials and uses solar water systems, sewage
treatment plants, and low consumption bulbs.
• They also hire local staffs and benefit native
communities. Mainly provide employment to people
living those places.

5. 1. Coconut Lagoon, kumarakom
Coconut lagoon Resort is located upon the vembanad lake, one of the
Indias largest inland lakes with its own distinctive ecology that
supports a plethora of natural life.
In homage to the environment that supports and sustains us all, we
have our very own sacred grove in the property. It is a piece of
pristine ‘forest’ dedicated to nature, while keeping with a time
honoured tradition.
Coconut lagoons are indiviuals works of arts they were built from the

6. Facilities
 Sunset cruise
 Ayurvedic spa
 Backwater boating
 Authentic traditional cuisine and so on.
 Club of nature

7. Eco friendly Features
 Conversion of waste into fuel.
 Chemical-free zone.
 Use of Vermiculture and
composting,
Organic farming and use of cows
to eat the grass.

9. 2.Orange Country
 The resort is located close to Nagarhole National park.
 The resort provides tours to the park and other wildlife
activities.
 This resort has been recognized as one of the top 25 best eco
lodges in the world. Surrounded by Kabini River, the serenity of
the place is remarkable.
 The rooms are designed like tribal huts. There are 28 spacious
huts with private Jacuzzi or plunge pool. The spa inside the
resort provide therapeutic treatments too.
 Best time to visit: – October to March
 Best deals : – substantial discounts for longer stays

10. Facilities
Boat rides
 Safari
 Private pool
 Nature walk
 Spa
Night trails

11. Eco Features
A. plastic-free zone
B. windmill electricity
C.Eco sewage treatment and
others

13. 3. ELNIDO RESORT
El Nido Resorts is a group of eco-resorts located in the El Nido-
Taytay municipalities in northern Palawan, Philippines. The resorts
offer genuine, local hospitality and unique and enriching
experiences amidst the beautiful natural landscape.
El Nido Resorts is currently comprised of Miniloc Island Resort and
Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Apulit Island Resort in Taytay, and
the newly opened eco-luxury property, Pangulasian Island Resort
in El Nido.
El Nido Resorts has been operating responsibly in an ecologically
gifted area. Embracing a strong commitment to sustainability, El
Nido Resorts exercise stewardship over the flourishing diverse
environment, stressing the importance of preserving nature to all
who visit

14. Activities offered to the guests
1.Resort Activities
Snorkelling, scuba-diving, kayaking, and hiking
2.Standard Tours
Visit fascinating caves like Cudugnon and Cathedral caves,
emerald lagoons including the famous Big and Small Lagoons,
and pristine white sand beaches.

15. Sustainability
El Nido Resorts has been globally recognized for embracing nature-
based guest activities and sustainable menus, and for providing
environment education programs for staff and guests, and employment
opportunities for the local community.
El Nido Resorts has received numerous international awards as
testament to its green practices and commitment to sustainable
tourism, including the prestigious ASEAN Green Hotel Standard in 2010
and the Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award in 2009.
El Nido Resorts is committed to providing leisurely, engaging, and
educational experiences and services to all our guests in a manner that
has the least impact on the environment and promotes respect for El
Nido’s local people and culture

16. Sustainable operations
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Sewage Treatment Plant
El Nido Resorts operates a state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant (STP) combined with native reed bed filters. This ensures
that no raw sewage and grey water are discharged into sea. Treated water is utilized in flushing toilets, watering the plants, and
supplying fire hydrants. This directly reduces consumption of water, which otherwise have to be produced through energy-
intensive desalination processes or sourced in the region’s water sources.
Materials Recovery Facility
Solid wastes go through strict segregation before reaching the resort’s full cycle materials recovery facility (MRF). The MRF receives
recyclable and organic wastes from the resorts and is looked after by the Garden Department. El Nido Resorts implemented a refillable
drinking water system in 2008 to try to eliminate the purchase of bottled waters during activities. The Kitchen Department also
implemented its own refilling system, whereas instead of buying cooking oils in new containers, they just send the old containers to the
supplier for a refill.

17. Water Conservation
El Nido Resorts operates a rainwater catchment system to capture, filter, and store rainwater for use in the guest rooms and
staff quarters. Water saving devices such as low-flow showerheads and low-flush toilets are also in place.
Desalination Plant
There is a very limited supply of fresh water in island resorts. El Nido Resorts operates a
desalination plant to convert salt water into fresh water suitable for human consumption. The
desalination plant enables us to avoid depleting mainland water sources and competing with local
communities for water supply.
Energy Conservation
All bulbs were replaced with Compact Flourescent Light (CFL) in 2008. Guest rooms were also fitted with energy efficient
water heater, and designed in such a way to optimize natural lighting. Solar panels are installed at the Deluxe Water
Cottages of Miniloc Island Resort, and at Entalula Beach Club and Dibuluan Beach Club in El Nido, both operated by El Nido
Resorts. El Nido Resorts observes the global initiative Earth Hour every March by turning off all non-essential lights at the
resorts for 1-hour.

18. Nature Conservation and Protection
El Nido Resorts embraces its leadership role in nature conservation, being the largest employer in the municipality and
operating in small islands within the Protected Area. We work closely with the community and local government in
areas requiring much support, such as in the prevention of illegal fishing, coral and reef fish assessments,
environmental education campaigns, and more.
Coastal Cleanups
Lagen Island Resort has consistently supported and participates in eco-events such as International Coastal Clean-up
Day, World Ocean Day, and Earth Day and has chosen to make coastal clean-up a regular activity, clearing beaches of
marine debris twice monthly.
Installation of Eco-reefs at Tres Marias
In April 2006, El Nido Resorts partnered with the local community and El Nido Foundation, Inc. (ENF) in the installation
of EcoReef artificial reef modules in Tres Marias, a former dive site devastated by illegal fishing, coral bleaching, and
typhoons. El Nido is only the 2nd in the world to receive the ceramic modules, after Bunaken National Park in
Indonesia.

20. Eco- Friendly resorts in India
1. Kanha Earth Lodge (Madhya Pradesh)
2. The Tamara (coorg, Karnataka )
3. Alila Diwa (Goa )
4. Nimmu House (Jammu& Kashmir)
5. Banasura Resort
6. Dune Eco village and Spa
7. Wild Elephant eco friendly Resorts(kerala)
Munnar

21. Eco Resorts in the world
1.CAMPI YA KANZI (KENYA)
2.HACIENDAS DEL MUNDO
MAYA(MEXICO)
3.CHAAK CREEK(BELIZE)
4.PAPOOSE CREEK RESORT(MONTANA)