At Treasure by the Sea Bonaire, we are deeply committed to social, cultural, and environmental responsibilities, which we view as essential to running a sustainable business. Our mission is to respect and preserve the local community's traditions while minimizing our impact on the environment through eco-friendly practices. We recycle glass, plastic, cardboard, and metal, and reuse sink, shower, and laundry water to irrigate our plants. The island has banned single-use plastics, so don’t forget to bring your reusable bag when shopping. We’ve installed DarkSky lighting to reduce light pollution and swapped all our bulbs to energy-efficient LEDs.
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Our journey began when we traveled to Bonaire to escape the stresses of the "real world" and eventually made this beautiful island our permanent home. Immersed in Bonaire’s natural wonders, we quickly recognized the urgent need to live sustainably and protect this delicate environment. Life on the island presents unique challenges due to limited resources, but we work every day to reduce our carbon footprint.
We invite our guests to experience a new kind of luxury—one that combines modern comforts with environmental consciousness. From small lifestyle changes to eco-friendly measures, we aim to inspire each guest to join us in preserving this beautiful island for future generations.
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Bonaire's freshwater comes from a sustainable desalination process called "reverse osmosis," providing clean, safe drinking water. Because it’s a precious resource, we take steps to conserve it by encouraging shorter showers, turning off the taps while brushing our teeth, and using the water for all cooking and drinking purposes to reduce plastic bottle waste. We hang laundry to dry and switch off air conditioning and fans when not in use to save energy. Greywater is repurposed through our drip system to water the plants, and wastewater is sent to a treatment plant to safely re-enter the water cycle.
We also make our own non-toxic cleaning solutions and provide kitchen towels to reduce waste. For recycling, we have separate bins for plastic, glass, metal, and paper, which we deliver to Selibon, a government-designated recycling facility.
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We believe that small, everyday changes can make a big difference in the world. We hope our guests will join us in embracing sustainable practices and contribute to protecting the environment during their stay at Treasure by the Sea. Together, we can help create a more sustainable future!
RECYCLE
Recycling glass, plastic, metal, and cardboard is especially important on the island because it helps protect our fragile ecosystem.Every effort to recycle contributes to protecting our environment for future generations.
REUSE WATER
Sink, shower, and laundry water is collected and reused to water our plants through a drip system, which conserves water, reduces waste, and promotes sustainable landscaping.
NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC
By eliminating single-use plastics, we reduce pollution and help protect marine life from harmful plastic waste. This eco-friendly approach also conserves resources and promotes a cleaner, more sustainable environment for the island.
DARKSKY LIGHTING
DarkSky lighting helps protect the natural night environment by reducing light pollution, preserving starry skies, and minimizing disruption to wildlife to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly outdoor lighting solution.
LED LIGHTING
LED lighting significantly reduces energy consumption, lowering electricity costs and environmental impact. LEDs also have a longer lifespan, which means fewer replacements and less waste, contributing to a more sustainable lighting solution.