We recognize that in order to serve our mission, we need to operate daily in a sustainable manner, spanning all 17,000 acres.
Led by a Sustainability Team comprised of representatives of all departments, White Oak has committed to infusing green practices into our daily routines. Working towards a more sustainable future, we have implemented the following green practices:
- Eliminated plastic water bottles
- Bee hives managed by culinary team
- Two separate garden areas supply food for guest meals
- Recycling throughout property
- On-site Compost program
- Golf course exceeds Best Management Practices for Sustainability
- Electronic & battery recycling
- Anti-idling policies
- LED installation across property
- Energy-efficient HVAC systems are installed
- Repurpose program – unneeded items are offered to team members
- Sustainability signage in guest lodges
- Unused toiletries are donated to those in need
- K-12 students are taught about sustainability
- Items are repurposed through campus – ice packs, food bags and more
- Bat houses are installed
- Water use is monitored for possible leaks or improvements
- Plastic feed bags are donated to local trash clean up events
- No plastic straws
- Our gift shop offers sustainable items, like water bottles
- Soap bottles are refilled
- Culinary department uses local and sustainable menu items
- Energy star appliances used
- Sustainability Sunday (posts on social media)
- Solar powered gates
- Chamber of Commerce “Green Business Award” 2017
- Green procurement guidelines
- Keep Nassau Beautiful “Adopt-a-Road” program
- Annual Earth Day Celebration with the St. Mary Riverkeeper
- Paper reduction program, including printing and inter-office communications