Balesin Island Club
bottles with our own refillable glass bottles of Balesin purified water, which has passed all required sanitary and laboratory tests. There are 150 million tons of plastic items floating around or washed ashore in many countries around the world. Balesin is doing our bit to address this very serious problem. CRAB AND FISH FARM
producing Class A greywater. This reclaimed greywater is used for the island’s lush landscaping during the summer months. Balesin, is thus, uniquely among island resorts, self-sufficient in water. The island also produces a lot of its own food, which is made possible by the abundant water. The original fishing community that continues to live on the island supplies the fish served in its restaurants, and also staffs the aquaculture facilities, which include fish and shellfish farms. The banana plantations on the island produce a surplus, which is sent to the mainland and marketed there. In addition, 40,000 coconut trees on the island, with more planted every year, provide an ample supply of coconuts. Compact, high-technology organic vegetable farms established near the airport yield much of the produce needed by the island’s restaurants, although some items (like rice and meats) will always be brought in from the mainland, as we would rather not clear forest to accommodate these. Location and ambiance are keys to Balesin Island’s overall vision. In this regard, the resort’s architectural design remains in harmony with its natural surroundings. This was achieved by partnering with one of the world’s pre-eminent hospitality master planners, EcoPlan, of Florida, USA. EcoPlan has ensured that each structure never overwhelms its environment in any way. As part of our drive toward sustainability and ecological responsibility, in the second half of 2018 we replaced all our plastic drinking straws with biodegradable paper straws. We have also replaced plastic water
In addition, Balesin has zero emissions of waste water into the sea around it. From the start, each of Balesin’s villages had a sewage treatment facility. Last year, we completed the construction of a state-of-the-art central Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), where all the waste water and sewage from the individual villages is treated. The STP plant cost us Php40 million, but it was worth every penny. We are proud to maintain the highest standards of environmental protection, which have guided us from the beginning of Balesin Island Club.
BALESIN ISLAND PURE WATER
Biodegradable Paper Straw in our Buko JUICE
Biodegradable laundry bags
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