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Embrace eco-friendly holidays: Celebrate Christmas with green initiatives

A sparkling reminder of the magic of the holiday season

Published Dec 13, 2023 03:14 am

Words by Carla Mortel Baricaua

Merry-making during the holiday season need not be wasteful and harmful to the environment. And if you’re planning to spend Christmas or the New Year at the beach, Pico de Loro Cove’s festive initiatives are a sparkling reminder of the magic of the holiday season and the importance of protecting our planet. Their commitment to nature is inspiring, and it shows that it is possible to celebrate the holidays in a way that is both festive and environment friendly.

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Holiday decors and specialty novelty items are mostly created by the team led by Housekeeping Manager Cheryline dela Cruz and Supervisor  and Chief Designer Florencio Garcia

Pico Sands Hotel and Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club strengthen their commitment to environmental responsibility as they continue to make significant changes to promote eco-friendly practices throughout the property. This year, they took the opportunity to promote marine protection by dressing up their properties with holiday decors following the theme “Joys of the Sea”, which features different sea creatures.

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The huge Christmas tree, made up of upcycled materials, stands lit at Pico Beach

Giant Christmas Tree

The 30-foot giant Christmas Tree is currently displayed at Pico Beach, adorned with colorful sea creatures made from upcycled materials. Handcrafted by a small team led by Housekeeping Supervisor and Chief Designer  Florencio Garcia, the sea creatures were made of paper-mâché using old fishing nets, plastic bottles, and recycled cardboard. Each piece represents the creative talent of the team as they share the joy of swimming in the ocean alongside sea creatures and the fulfillment of helping the environment even in small actions.

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Discarded materials are upcycled to create under the sea-inspired décors.

Tree of Hope

The Tree of Hope can be found in several locations throughout the property such as the lobby of Pico Sands Hotel, Lagoa at the Country Club, and the lobby of the Beach Club. To support the Tree of Hope project, guests can purchase a pack of coconut leaf fish ornaments, handmade by the students of Bulihan Elementary School for P300, and hang the ornaments on the Tree of Hope.

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Housekeeping staff puts finishing touches to brighten up decorative items

Craftmas with Love

Craftmas with Love are upcycled Christmas décor and novelty products handmade by the Housekeeping Team. Festive products available for sale include limited edition table centerpieces, wooden reindeers, native coin banks, table lamps, wreaths, pen holders, Christmas tree trinkets in natural and colorful colors, condiment bottles, native bags (bayong), clay planters, kokedama, and garden essentials (coconut husk, coconut chips, wood chips, and coconut fiber mulch). To produce these items, the Housekeeping Team made use of locally sourced and recycled raw materials such as discarded linens, upcycled wine bottles, dried coconut leaves, coconut husks, dried seeds, driftwood, and bamboo. 

Proceeds from the sale of Tree of Hope fish ornaments and Craftmas with Love items will go to funding computers for the Bulihan Elementary School.

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