Fresh start for 2017! This year is the International Year for Sustainable Tourism Development. Sukau Rainforest Lodge is an Eco-lodge that follows the ecotourism principles and among many things, tries to cause the less environmental impact possible through the implementation of eco-friendly practices such as the water and energy saving and proper waste management.
On 26th of January, a presentation was conducted for SRL staff with some guest who joined and participated in the discussion. There were a few subject that was approached during the presentation, which where staff were introduced to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development which include tourism global impact and 5 specific goals for 2017, and waste management.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge trained staff, increasing their awareness and daily commitment. Quality education is offered on a regular basis, not just in the environmental field, but in several areas of study.
UN Sustainable Development GOALS
Rearrangement of the recycling system and sale restart. Recycling and composting is compulsory in every place of Sukau Rainforest Lodge, including staff quarters. Each department is in charge of one place.
English language class
Every Monday, from 8pm to 9pm, an English class is conducted in staff quarters in order to provide a higher education and to meet the staff IDP goals.
When the staff visit a local market which also known as Tamu, they are not allowed to bring any polystyrene to the lodge and plastic bags are forbidden every Saturday. Reusable bags are available in every van and boat for the guides to carry the guests`packed lunch.
On 16 & 17 of February, a presentation was conducted to SDK & SRL staff. The subject approached on that day was about SRL green policies & sustainable practices.
Prepared by: Filipa Gomes
Without the establishment of Borneo Eco Tours 25 years ago, Sukau Rainforest Lodge will probably be non-existent today. That is why we are grateful to be part of the celebration of the company’s 25th Anniversary which was held in Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu.
Our founder, Mr. Albert Teo giving his speech
Present at the event was the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah (Malaysia), YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun who was the Guest of Honour as well as business associates, partners, friends and staff of Borneo Eco Tours.
Borneo Eco Tours was generous enough to give away lucky draw prizes that included two 3D2N stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge worth RM2700 each to the lucky winners! Read more about the eventful evening of Borneo Eco Tours 25th Anniversary Celebration here!
Being an ecotourism product under Borneo Eco Tours is immensely gratifying for us because the ever growing organization has gone through many challenges to get to where it is now and it has also helped us to achieve so much through the years.
From all of us here at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, we would like to wish Borneo Eco Tours a very happy 25th Anniversary and many more success to come!
YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun, the Guest of Honour giving his speech
Winner for the 3D2N stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Jocelyn Untasan
Winner for the 3D2N stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Shirly-Ann Angkee
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