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Eco Seminar 1 December 2010By Stanley R Zammit

Eco Paradise

• Rainwater catchment reservoir of 1.6 million litters , this water is treated and used for

washing.

• All bath and basin water recycled for flushing of toilets.

• Sea water cooled Air-condition system.

• Energy saving card switches in all guests rooms.

• Energy saving lights in guest rooms and corridors.

• Solar tube lights installed in top level corridors

• Sub electricity water meters on major equipment and in kitchens laundry etc.

• Old metals objects are separated for recycling.

• We are part of Green MT scheme which collects recyclable waste

• We use local produce and furniture as much as possible.

Rainwater catchment reservoir

• During the period January to end October• Over 3.2 million litters of water collected• Saving 3200mts cube of potable water• 54% 0f water used in Malta is RO water• Cost in CO 2 every 1 cubic waters = 3.08 kg • There for the above saved 5322 kg of co2

Grey water recycling

• Hotel had separate drains and flushing plumbing from day 1.

• Total recycled water January to October• 3050 mt cubed of water• Saving 5076 kg of co 2

Energy saving

• Saving of 50756 units of electricity• Co 2 saving 44665• Various indicatives, power factor correction,

card switches energy saving lamps and led lamps.

• Despite adding 36 new rooms• Served also more meals ( shift in basis to FB)

Solid Waste Recycling

• 500kg per week of cardboard/paper• 250 kg per week of cans• 200 kg per week of plastic• 25 tons year to date of hard metal• 1 ton year to date of aluminium • 500 kg year to date of copper• 100lts per week of used cooking oil and grease

trap oil is sent for re use as bio fuel.

Gains

• Publicity

• Invited to participate in international Forums

Clients are more aware of impact to environment