WILDLIFE PROTECTION
33 reptile species, 7 amphibian species, 164 bird species and 23 species of mammals, including a number of threatened and endangered species, are protected and monitored in their natural habitat.
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Organic waste collected from the numerous kitchens of Palace Resorts properties is recycled to produce organic compost to nourish gardens at the resorts and supply the organic nursery garden with soil rich in nutrients.
DISCOVER HOWBy correctly treating all forms to waste produced at our resorts, we are able to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ongoing training, workshops, and waste-management audits are carried out to ensure the program is implemented at all levels and establish a culture of separation and recycling.
Our unique waste management program is authorized by the Environmental Department for the State of Quintana Roo. Each resort has specific chambers for organic, inorganic, and recyclable waste.
Our program is classified into: organic waste for compost, other organic waste; and inorganic waste including glass, metal, junk, paper, card, plastic, tetra pack and non-recyclable waste.
1 ton of mixed waste emits around 1.6 tons of CO2. Our strict program can mitigate, on average, the emission of 7,008 tons of CO2 every year.
In the first half of 2020, 298 tons of waste were recycled, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill sites.
The correct treatment and disposal of hazardous waste prevents large-scale environmental pollution caused when such waste ends up on landfill sites.
Palace Resorts properties have a specially approved Temporary Storage Area for Hazardous Waste. Some 13, 223 liters of hazardous liquid waste (lubricating oil and solvents) and 37, 381 kg of solid hazardous waste is disposed of in the proper manner every year.
Used oil is collected from the kitchens at Palace Resorts properties and taken to a special onsite plant. Here, it is recycled into organic biodiesel to power all the tractors necessary for beach-cleaning purposes.
Affectionately known as “Kilometer Zero”, our organic nursery garden is the point of departure for plant-to-table microgreens to the kitchens of Palace Resorts; and the point of arrival for vermicompost made from recycled organic waste collected from such kitchens.
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Water-saving technology is installed to efficiently control the amount of water used in toilets, showers, and wash basins, reducing waste significantly.
Our onsite water treatment plant enables us to recycle used water and use it efficiently to irrigate our green areas & golf course.
In-room sensors automatically de-activate AC when balcony doors open & switch off lights when there is no movement for long periods, controlled by smartcards.
Solar panels on our distribution center & Moon Palace Arena enable us to supply these buildings with lighting.
Our system aims to prevent beach erosion and sargassum without polluting or harming the coastal environment
Beaches swept
Sand containing seagrass is removed using special machinery powered by biodiesel.
Sand & sargassum separated
Sand is sifted in a special plant and returned to the beach to prevent erosion.
Beach reforestation
Native species of vegetation grown in the nursery are transferred to sand dunes to mitigate erosion.
Sargassum Barrier
Placed at a certain distance from the shore: seaweed is controlled, contained, and extracted using a special vessel capable of collecting 150 tons daily.