Airlie Foundation and Conference Center holds itself responsible for the environmental impact of all aspects of its operation. Airlie has made a commitment to:
Minimize the effects of our operations on the environment by encouraging reduction, reuse and recycling in all of the Center's activities.
Maintain the grounds and buildings of the Airlie Campus in an environmentally sensitive way, supporting responsible land stewardship through the protection of local natural habitats and preservation of biological diversity.
Educate employees to be environmentally conscious and encourage responsible use of resources throughout the organization, including energy and water conservation.
Integrate responsible environmental practices into business operations by establishing goals, measuring progress, and reporting performance through the implementation of a comprehensive environmental management plan.
Work with other recognized environmental organizations to promote and support environmental education, research, and policy making.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Airlie's organic garden supplies over 4500 lbs of
vegetables and herbs and edible flowers to the kitchen annually.
• Airlie recycles more than 38 tons of waste (aluminum, glass,
plastic, paper, steel, newsprint, and cardboard) each year.
• Airlie's Food and Beverage department has instigated a safe
seafood program banning Chilean seabass, swordfish and Mako shark, and
added organic wines to its wine selection.
• Environmental Studies at Airlie has surveyed 35 species of
waterfowl and 38 species of butterflies on Airlie's campus.
• Airlie's kitchen staff saves 20 tons of food scraps for
compost at the organic garden each year.
