Elements of the Island Sustainabie Program

–-For tourism in Isla Mujeres, sustainability is not only a response to the demand factors of the industry; it is now an indispensable condition to be able to compete successfully in order to survive into the future.
–-Tourism now growing at a breakneck pace around Isla Mujeres has the potencial to either help or harm the isleña community.
Experts agree on two essential requirements of any plan for sustainable tourism around the world. 1: The conservation of the natural environment and 2: The protecction of local community
–-The Isleña community is made up of families who have lived here for generations plus thousands of resident working families who depend on the island economy for their livelihood. They are fishermen, shopkeepers, construcction workers, teachers, cooks, taxi drivers, etc.
–-Visitors who patronize locally owned restaurants, hotels and bussines, are making a good investment in the the short term economic stability of the island as well as helping to sustain the Isleñas community and its appealing local culture in the long term.

–-Elements of the Island sustainable program places great emphasis on educating guests, staff and locals on natural and cultural issues.

– Collection of Plastic and paper for recycling.
– Programm for recycling in Isla Mujeres
– Reuse of recicled materials
– Paper recycling project
– Minimized use of plastic and non-returnable containers.
– No carryout purchases to eliminate litter.
– We try to buy in bulk to reduce packaging.
– Use of biodegradable products for guests (shampoo, body cream and –-and soap.)
– Employ only local staff.