Mule Malu Tropical Stay
Mule Malu is an eleven-room Green Tourism certified hotel in Bingin, built without cutting a single tree.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 63.8%
Green flags
- Energy and climate, level 3/4.
Solar panels heat the water, walls and roofs are insulated with Rockwool and key cards cut lights and AC when guests leave (sustainability page, 2026).
Source · 2026-10-29 - Water, level 3/4.
A BioSeptic system treats all wastewater before returning it to the ground, the pool uses a salt chlorine generator and linen is changed every three days to save water.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
Refillable glass water bottles, bulk refill soap and shampoo, cassava bags and no drinks sold in plastic bottles or cans.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
No trees were cut during construction, the lobby and spa reuse 30-year-old teak structures and recycled ulin wood was used throughout (our story page).
Source · 2026-10-29 - Measurement, transparency and certification, level 3/4.
Listed as Green Tourism certified at Bronze level in the Green Tourism directory (checked 2026-10-30).
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity | 15 / 30 points | The story page says no tree was cut during construction and buildings were moved around trees, which is one specific habitat practice. “We didn't cut a single tree in the process. When a tree was in the way, we moved the building.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | Solar panels heat the water, walls and roofs are insulated with Rockwool and key cards cut lights and AC when guests leave (sustainability page, 2026). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as rain harvesting plus wastewater treatment and reuse plus low flow fittings | 7.5 / 10 points | A BioSeptic system treats all wastewater before returning it to the ground, the pool uses a salt chlorine generator and linen is changed every three days to save water. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | Refillable glass water bottles, bulk refill soap and shampoo, cassava bags and no drinks sold in plastic bottles or cans. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 2/4 · A named own garden or named local farms supply part of the menu | 7.5 / 15 points | Ingredients are bought daily at local markets, mainly organic and seasonal, with menus sized to cut food waste. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 3/4 · Several practices, such as reuse of existing structures, local natural materials, passive design and a small footprint on the land | 11.25 / 15 points | No trees were cut during construction, the lobby and spa reuse 30-year-old teak structures and recycled ulin wood was used throughout (our story page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 3/4 · A current third party certificate confirmed in the certifier's own directory, or measured data published for one year. Tiers earned by years certified add nothing | 3.75 / 5 points | Listed as Green Tourism certified at Bronze level in the Green Tourism directory (checked 2026-10-30). Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.9/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 21.3%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as pure water | 6.25 / 25 points | The sustainability page says guests get refillable glass bottled water, with no source or treatment given. “We offer reusable and refillable glass bottled water supplied to guests” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The sustainability page says the kitchen shops daily at local markets for mainly organic and seasonal ingredients, without naming farms. “We shop daily at local markets, selecting mainly organic and seasonal ingredients for our dishes.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 2/4 · Cotton or linen sheets named | 5 / 10 points | The sustainability page says the linens are made from natural cotton. “Our linens are made from natural cotton and cared for with love.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The policies page says the property is non smoking apart from a garden smoking area, and rooms use air conditioning. “Mule Malu is non-smoking property, however we have a smoking area in the garden.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 2/4 · Optimised chlorine dosing, saltwater chlorination or supplementary ozone or UV treatment | 2.5 / 5 points | The sustainability page says the pool uses a salt chlorine generator and no chlorine tablets are added. “We don't add chlorine tablets, which means no chlorine smell and none of the usual harsh effects” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
2.3/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 32.5%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 1/4 · Ownership stated without detail | 7.5 / 30 points | The story page says the owners are from Italy, so ownership is foreign and no local share is stated. “but we're from Italy so we gave it our sensibility” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 2/4 · A stated share of staff from the island or nearby communities | 12.5 / 25 points | The sustainability page says most staff live within 15 to 20 km of the property. “we hire our team locally too: most of our staff live within 15–20 km, so commutes are short” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training | 10 / 20 points | The story page names neighbourhood cleanups run by the team and support for local festivals. “Our team organizes neighborhood cleanups. We support local festivals.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The story page says the lobby is a former cow shelter and the spa is a traditional Joglo built from old teak, with no named makers. “Our lobby is a former cow shelter and our spa is a traditional Joglo, both crafted from 30+ year-old teak wood” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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