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Unnecessary waste is a significant concern in the tourism industry, especially with the rapid consumption of single-use plastic products. Recognizing this issue, several hotels and resorts have implemented changes to reduce their negative environmental impact. Below are some of the highest-rated hotels for their efforts in promoting a greener lifestyle.
Miami Beach Edition
Committed to a plastic-free lifestyle, the EDITION hotel has even launched a global campaign to boycott single-use plastics in the hospitality industry. This campaign began at the EDITION hotel in Miami Beach. EDITION not only eliminated single-use plastic straws, bottles, cups, lids, and other items from its hotels, but also offered cost-effective alternatives for any environmentally conscious hotel.
Casa Pueblo Tulum
This hotel is completely free of single-use plastics, from the reception area, bar and restaurant to the minimalist guest rooms, with purified water in glass bottles and bathroom amenities in recyclable containers.
Anantara Resort Phuket
Anantara's environmental protection measures have been implemented across all of its hotels and resorts, but Phuket has received special attention due to the often polluted waters surrounding the island. All plastic bottles and containers have been banned in guest rooms and the gym, and dry toiletries are packaged in biodegradable paper. Plastic toothbrushes have been replaced with biodegradable straws, and personal hygiene products are served in large ceramic dispensers to reduce plastic packaging.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
Located in the stunning Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is nestled amidst 46 acres of forest. The hotel features an on-site bottling plant to eliminate the need for single-use plastic bottles, a waste treatment system, and a sanitation treatment facility, while also replacing plastic equipment with environmentally friendly alternatives.
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
In addition to eliminating most single-use plastics from its hotels and spas, Six Senses in Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam, launched Earth Lab in 2018, introducing initiatives to restore coral reefs, guiding guests on how to compost and make their own chemical-free cleaning products, and even taking them on visits to fields and water treatment plants to raise awareness and inspire greener and more sustainable habits.
Habitas Tulum
As the Riviera Maya region experienced a tourism boom in recent years, causing negative environmental impacts, Habitas Tulum pioneered waste reduction, stopped the use of plastic, and promoted environmental education in the area, inspiring many other hotel owners.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
The rooms and corridors of 1 Hotel are designed by local artists, using native greenery and raw materials, and every open space features a fountain. The hotel also provides canvas tote bags for guests to shop with and avoids the use of disposable products.
