The Certificate reads as follows:

" 2004, Green Globe 21 Certified.
This is to certify that FDR Pebbles has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of the GREEN GLOBE 21* Standard for Accommodation. Click here to view the actual certificate.

*GREEN GLOBE 21 is the worldwide environmental certification program for sustainable travel and tourism. See www.ggasiapacific.com.au"

Section 2.3 of the Assessment reads:

"2.3    ENVIRONMENTAL BEST PRACTICES ALREADY IN PLACE AT FDR PEBBLES

Some of the key environmental best practices that are already in place at FDR Pebbles are summarized below:

• The main office has a paper recycling program which consists of reusing the backside of used photocopy paper to print draft documents or write internal memos.

• The property has an Environmental Committee that oversees its environmental program and initiatives.

• The property has a utility monitoring program which tracks the consumption of water, electricity and LPG (liquified petroleum gas).

• Most guestrooms and public restrooms are equipped with water-efficient fixtures, such as low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators and water-saving toilets.

• Energy efficient lighting fixtures are widely used in the gardens, public areas, back-of-house areas and guestrooms.

• Most public and back-of-house facilities are open-air structures which are designed to rely on natural ventilation and ceiling fans rather than air conditioning.

• All of the hot water consumed by the property is produced by a central solar system equipped with LPG back-up heaters.

• The property harvests rainwater from the roofs of most of its buildings and uses it for irrigation. Some of the surface runoff generated during storms also collected for irrigation.

• The gray water * from guestrooms and other areas is collected in cisterns and used to irrigate the gardens.

• Wastewater ** is processed through an on-site sewage treatment plant, and the treated effluent is used to irrigate the gardens.

• Most chemicals are purchased in bulk instead of ready-to-use dispensers. Some of the empty chemical containers are collected by the suppliers instead of being thrown away. Most cleaning chemicals are properly diluted and transferred to refillable bottles.

• Old towels are converted into cleaning rags. Damaged sheets and linens are converted into linen bags for the Housekeeping Department.

• Housekeepers generally use durable (cloth) bags, rather than disposable plastic bags, to collect dirty linen from guestrooms.

• Housekeepers generally make sure that all lights and a/c units are turned off before leaving a prepared guestroom.

• The Housekeeping Department strives to use as few chemicals as possible in its operations. For example, windows are cleaned with water and newspaper rather than with a commercial window cleaning product.

• The property grows some of its own fruits and vegetables.

* Gray water comes from showering, dish washing, laundry etc.
** Wastewater is commonly known as sewage."