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Last Stand: Protecting the Keys

Florida Keys Green Living Energy and Education

The Banyan Resort adheres to the following Environmental Policy:

As a Florida Certified Green Lodge and out of respect for our natural resources — we, the employees of The Banyan Resort, pledge to do the following:


• Properly manage our resource consumption and reduce our waste.
• Encourage our guests and owners to “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” and continue to seek ways to make this easier for them. Make them aware of our Environmental Policy and request their participation.
• Ensure that each employee recognizes his or her role and responsibility in our GREEN efforts.
• Increase safety for and promote the health of our employees, owners and guests.
• Educate ourselves about our suppliers and the products we purchase in an effort to further reduce our environmental impact.
• Promote awareness of the consequences of our actions and their direct effect on our natural world.
• Continue to strive to find more ways to improve our policy and procedures to further reduce our impact.


Some of the environmental initiatives The Banyan Resort has implemented thus far include:
• Solar Panels to control temperature in swimming pools
• Recycled plastic lumber used for courtyard decking
• Towel & Linen ReUse Programs
• Suggestions in each unit for conservation (water & energy)
• Recycle in units and on property (directions in unit)
• A/Cs set at 78-80 degrees for unoccupied units
• At least 90% of lighting on property is High Efficiency/Compact Fluorescents
• Outdoor lighting uses timers or photo sensors
• Purchase energy efficient appliances
• 100% of faucets, showers & toilets throughout property are Low Flow Fixtures
• Practicing Xeriscaping (planting native plants that require less water)
• Utilize mulch and minimum 80% organic fertilizer
• Shop for recycled paper products (i.e. Office Paper and paper towels)
• Purchase in bulk and/or concentrate and refill bottles where possible
• Regular preventive maintenance plan for all air conditioner units – use most efficient air filters