Green View is a sustainable resort on Koh Lipe where every decision is guided by deep respect for the island's extraordinary marine ecosystem — from the materials we build with to the energy we consume.
We generate 70% of our electricity from solar panels installed across the property. The remaining 30% comes from the island grid. We operate energy-efficient LED lighting throughout and use inverter AC systems where air conditioning is needed.
Every bungalow is constructed using locally sourced bamboo, teak wood, earthen tiles and granite. These materials are renewable, naturally insulating and biodegradable. We never use concrete or synthetic building materials. Bamboo grows back in 3–5 years.
All bungalows use dual-flush toilets to reduce water consumption. Grey water and sewage pass through a sealed septic treatment system before safe disposal. We provide guests with refillable glass bottles and purified water stations to eliminate plastic waste.
We operate an active waste sorting, recycling and composting programme. Food scraps are composted and returned to the garden. Recyclables are collected and sent to the mainland. We work with local suppliers to minimise packaging at source.
Koh Lipe sits within the Tarutao Marine National Park, established in 1972 and recognised as one of Asia's most pristine marine ecosystems. We take this responsibility seriously.
We ask all guests to use only reef-safe sunscreen (mineral-based, no oxybenzone or octinoxate) which we sell at the front desk. Chemical sunscreens bleach and kill coral within minutes of contact.
Our snorkelling and dive guides — local Chao Lay sea gypsies with generations of knowledge of these waters — teach responsible marine interaction: never touch coral, never feed fish, never remove shells.
Green View Beach Bungalow was built together with the indigenous Chao Lay sea gypsy community who have fished and lived around Koh Lipe for centuries. We employ local staff, purchase produce from local fishermen and farmers, and support traditional skills that risk being lost to mass tourism.
We kindly ask every guest to agree to these simple rules before arrival.
