Green Globe Announces Certification of Agape Cottages, Tortola

In conjunction with the British Virgin Island Tourist Board (BVI Tourist Board), Agape Cottages owners have been working on a “Sustainability Pilot Program,” and the property has etched its mark in the territory’s environmental movement.

Agape Cottages implemented a comprehensive environmental management system to continually reduce the usage of water, energy, production, and packaging materials. Energy goals are strictly monitored and benchmarked. Guests are invited to join local environmental and community-related activities, and a comprehensive communication strategy is in effect to promote the property’s sustainability policies and initiatives.

Eco-friendly and fair trade products are being purchased where possible, local suppliers are given preference. Agape Cottages has a proper waste sorting system in place, composting is done within the complex and nurtures the resort’s own green garden. The BVI is one of the Caribbean’s leading tourism destinations and the BVI Tourist Board supports Sustainable Tourism Principles.