Bio-diesel is an alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuel made from renewable resources such as vegetable oils and dry coconut. We recycle used vegetable oil from our kitchens to make 100% bio diesel. Our plant produces 200 to 400 liters per day. The dry coconut that we use is sourced from the local Samui community. This project enables us to put financial and human resources into the local community and protect the environment. The advantages of bio diesel are:

• It reduces CO2 in the air.
• It reduces odors.
• It helps engines run smoothly and stay clean long term.
• It reduces the running noise of the engine.
• It reduces smoke.

At Six Senses Hideaway Samui we are currently using our bio diesel for several purposes including the gardener truck, fogging machine and host truck.

We also make our own bio-gas: we convert the gases that result from composting into energy. At Six Senses Hideaway Samui we use dry leaves from the resort's jungle and mix these with sewage water to make bio-gas to run the small generator we use at nursery area (a.o. for the water pump).

Water Conservation At Six Senses Hideaway Samui we have a special recycling center where we filter our waste water (Waste Water Treatment Plant). The grey water goes through a natural filtration system. This filter uses the waste water from the laundry and restroom area of our resort. This water is filtered and passes through different levels of filtration media from natural materials such as cana to rock, compost, sand and pine wood. After this the water is oxygenated. After this oxygenation it finally goes to the last filter which is composed of broken ceramic, charcoal and a sand wash #5. The water which comes out from this filter system is totally clean and hygienic and is used in our vegetable gardens. The plants really seem to thrive on it and as a result, we have more local produce for the kitchen or for selling.