Page 61 - Annual Magazine 2018

ENVIRONMENT | GOING GREEN

GOING GREEN

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AT THE RESORT

Aphrodite Hills Resort is committed to minimizing the impact of its operations on
the environment. Every care is taken to create a sustainable environment across the
Resort grounds, and to educate guests on best practices for conserving energy
and lessening their impact on the Resort’s natural landscape.

Story by Rachel Chrysostom

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES toxic, and harmless to the environment. Residents of the Aphrodite Hills
As the only Resort in Cyprus with an Environmental Manager dedicated Holiday Residences are also encouraged to use these methods on their
to enforcing all Environmental Policies, Aphrodite Hills prides itself on own properties. Guests are all encouraged to walk or ride on the many
the effectiveness of its actions for reducing emissions and promoting pedestrian and cycle routes that make their way across the Resort grounds.
sustainability. The Resort’s environmental policies are designed to respect
the natural landscape and existing ecosystem, and lessen the impact of GREEN GOLFING
human activity. This approach therefore takes advantage of the natural Aphrodite Hills Golf Course PGA National, Cyprus has been crowned
sea breezes and solar power, both of which are plentiful in Cyprus, in the Green Club Eco-Label of the Year by the Cyprus Marine Environment
order to conserve energy. Protection Association (CYMEPA), and is the first Golf Club in Cyprus
to have received this distinguished award. This award is a recognition of
The construction of each building on the Resort grounds has been the multi-level efforts made for ensuring the sustainable operation of the
carefully planned to ensure minimal impact on the environment. All Golf Club in the areas of energy consumption, water consumption, waste
external light fixtures are energy conserving and minimize light pollution, management, the use of environmentally friendly personal cleanliness
and solar panels are used throughout. and detergent, food and drink quality, and environmental education.

The natural landscape is conserved through the use of hedges for plot ECO FRIENDLY POOLS
subdivisions, and preservation of existing site features, including lime- All Aphrodite Hills pools are reduced-chlorine pools fitted with Salt
kilns, stone walls, scree slopes and rock outcrops. Existing tree vegetation Chlorine Generators, which use natural materials and fewer chemicals to
has been transplanted with a very high success rate, and vegetation in keep mold, algae and bacteria under control efficiently and safely, with
non-built areas is retained and enhanced wherever necessary. In addition, minimal damage to the environment.
indigenous trees and shrubs with minimum water and maintenance Some of the pools are also fitted with solar powered filter pumps systems.
requirements are planted across all public areas, and grey water from These eco-friendly pumps are powered by photovoltaic panels, and
the Resort is recycled and used for irrigation. All gardens are maintained circulate pool water from sunrise to sunset with fewer chemicals, less
using organic and eco-friendly products, ensuring that they are non- maintenance, and zero energy consumption.
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Aphrodite Hills Resort “European Golf Resort of the Year 2018”