BETA - Code of Ethics

`CODE OF ETHICS`
BETA's code of ethics commits its membership:
	-to support economic and social sustainability by encouraging small scale tourist developments, providing employment of local people, purchasing products made locally from sustainable resources and providing guidance to all guests to be environmentally and culturally responsible.
	-to provide education in Belizean geography, customs and culture, creating opportunities for cultural, historical, environmental, and archaeological learning for visitors to Belize.
	-to maintain and conserve the flora and fauna habitats in Belize by providing appropriate information to visitors, teaching them to avoid disturbing wildlife and flora, discouraging the sale of products or species on the endangered species list, helping to implement carrying capacities, and preventing the introduction of non-indigenous species.
	-to promote the sustainability of all resources, both renewable and non-renewable; conserving water and energy, and increasing awareness of the need for energy and water conservation.
	-to reduce the amount of solid waste and climatic contaminants which pose a threat to the ecosystem; using durable, biodegradable, and renewable products instead of aluminum and styrofoam; disposing of all waste in a manner that is environmentally and aesthetically acceptable; and maintaining vehicles for maximum efficiency to decrease emissions and reduce fuel consumption.