Standards for conserving and improving the environment

Standards for conserving natural resources

• Natural resources and environmentally sensitive sites and their community significance are identified, planned, documented and endorsed by relevant communities.
• A fund exists to support community-based conservation programs and actions.
• Programs exist to present the value of natural resources to local community well-being.
• Local rules and regulations exist relevant to the protection and presentation of nature.

Standards for conservation activities to improve the environment

• A fund is available to support community-based environmental improvement action.
• A locally appropriate solid waste management system exists that applies avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle principles and hygienic handling of putrescible waste (e.g., composting).
• Locally appropriate wastewater management uses technologies that minimize risk to human health and environmental impact.
• Practices ensure that all rules, regulations, and laws relevant to environmental protection are followed.
• Solid waste generation is actively discouraged (e.g., through encouraging refilling of water bottles with treated water).
• Environmental information and education programs are available for hosts, guests and the community.
• Low carbon energy sources are used within the CBT area.