Do you want to protect our planet? Stay in zero waste hotels! Let us introduce you the world top 5
Hotels are an incredibly large source of waste. The nonsensically wrapped little soaps in every hotel bathroom around the world alone! Often, even the toothbrush cups have their own plastic wrapping. Tiny packages of jam, honey and butter, which are commonly served for breakfast, are another example of unnecessary waste! Let's not forget to mention the minibars full of small bottles of water and other drinks in plastic containers. And we're not even talking about the towels and bed linen that need to be changed and washed daily. At first glance, this problem seems to have no apparent solution.
Yet there is one. And it's pretty easy: just replace the small soaps with refillable dispensers, stop offering disposable toiletries, reduce over-ordering of quickly perishable goods, choose vendors carefully, replace plastic water bottles with refillable glass... We could continue on and on.
The existence of these 5 cozy and luxurious zero waste hotels proves that there is a way!
1. Nicaragua, San Juan del Sur - TreeCasa Resort
For some it might be a little extreme, for others it's a dream come true! What are we talking about? Accommodation up in the trees in the jungle of Central America. Nicaragua is an extremely poor country, but it's also hospitable and very cheap. It has beautiful nature and it's a great pity that the locals don't value it all that much. Garbage and plastics all lying all around and nobody seems to be concerned about it. It is therefore very uplifting to learn that people who can appreciate the local natural wealth exist. TreeCasa is proof of that. Do you long to be almost completely united with nature? This resort will make it possible!
Approximate price per night for 2 persons: from CZK 4.600
2. Brazil - Villas de Troncoso
A unique resort surrounded by exotic Brazilian nature, situated right on the beach. It would be difficult to imagine a more ideal place for complete regeneration of body and spirit. Turn your head off for a moment and enjoy the sun, the beach, white sand, fine cuisine, refreshing drinks and the relaxing atmosphere. The zero waste project in this resort was created under the auspices of the Swiss organization future.camp. Its goal is to offer guests the experience of a zero waste stay with recycling, composting and the use of sustainable materials that can be found all around. The project also offers educational courses.
Approximate price per night for 2 persons: from CZK 22.300
3. California, San Diego - Sheraton Hotel & Marina
This stunning resort began its zero waste journey in 2011. All food waste is composted and there is a unified recycling system in place - for hotel guests as well as all employees. This eco-friendly hotel features a total of 5 restaurants, an outdoor tennis court and 3 swimming pools. Can this get even more perfect? Yes, with a refreshing mojito in your hand, sipped on a terrace overlooking the sea!
Approximate price per night for 2 persons: from CZK 6.200
4. Italy, Sorrento - Conca Park
Conca Park in Sorrento, Italy was the first zero waste hotel founded by Antonio Esposito, who has since introduced this concept in more than 20 hotels and restaurants around the world. It's astonishing that even a 205-room hotel can proudly report its achievements in the field of zero waste management on its website. They installed water tanks here in order to reduce the use of bottled water. They stopped buying disposable products and replaced a number of plastic items with recyclable or compostable materials.
Suite with sea view per night for 2 persons: from CZK 14.500
5. United Kingdom, Swaffham - Strattons Hotel
The typical English-style Strattons Hotel features 14 rooms and recycles or reuses 98 % of its total waste. In addition to the positive environmental impact, it saves more than € 1,000 each year in the cost of its disposal. Look at the beautiful setting and uniquely furnished rooms! If you want to experience a true English style holiday and support the idea of zero waste, this is one of our hot tips!
