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Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Mauritius
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This hotel is the Attitude group's most eco-committed property and is Travelife Gold certified. It operates with a zero single-use plastic policy, features a Marine Discovery Centre for marine ecosystem preservation, and sources 75% of its furniture locally in Mauritius. Guests are provided with reusable water bottles and free, natural sunscreen.
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Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas places sustainability at the heart of its value proposition. The resort has a plastic-free initiative, focuses on water and energy conservation with solar power and efficient systems, and is involved in coral farming and reforestation projects.
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This adults-only resort is recognized for its eco-conscious ethos, being single-use plastic-free and operating with its own farm utilizing permaculture and hydroponics. It focuses on local sourcing, minimizes food waste by not offering buffets, and has received the Positive Luxury 'Butterfly Mark' for balancing luxury with mindful, responsible actions.
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This eco-lodge is situated on a working tropical farm that practices sustainable agriculture, producing its own vegetables, fruits, and compost. Guests can explore the farm and enjoy activities like nature walks and horse riding. The lodges are designed in a rustic style and include features like fireplaces and private gardens, promoting a connection with nature. They also actively work to reduce single-use plastic and encourage guests to recycle organic waste for composting.
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Bubble Lodge Bois Chéri Plantation offers unique eco-friendly accommodation with minimal environmental impact. The transparent structures are designed for renewable ecotourism using minimum matter and energy. The lodge provides an immersive nature experience.
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The Bubble Lodges are designed to have minimal environmental impact, operating as a fully renewable ecotourism device with minimal matter and energy consumption. They implement eco-friendly practices for waste reduction, energy conservation, and marine protection.
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Heritage Le Telfair offers carbon-neutral stays and has achieved Green Key certification. The resort implements sustainable practices including water and energy conservation, waste management, and supports marine ecosystem conservation and reforestation projects.
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Certifications:
Green Key (greenkey.global)
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Heritage Awali is Green Key certified and committed to sustainable development. The resort focuses on waste and energy management, marine conservation, and supports local initiatives. They have implemented recycling programs and reduced paper use.
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Green Key (greenkey.global)
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Green Cottage Chamarel focuses on sustainable living and aims for harmony with nature. They offer an eco-friendly approach and provide guests with an immersive nature experience. The cottages are self-catering and equipped with amenities like fully fitted kitchens and barbecue facilities.
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What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
LED lighting throughout the premises
Recycling bins in guest rooms
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This resort holds the Earthcheck 5 Earths rating for its sustainable practices, including a commitment to zero single-use plastics and in-house glass bottling. It actively participates in the 'Tread Lightly' project for carbon offsetting and has an Energy Management System (EMS) for efficiency. The hotel also supports biodiversity through its bee colonies and partnership with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.
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Certifications:
Green Globe - Certification level: Gold Member
EarthCheck
Travelife
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Building materials from sustainable resources
Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
Rainwater collection and usage
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
LED lighting throughout the premises
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool
Bicycles provided to guests
Electric car charging station(s) available
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Wastewater is reused after treatment
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
Recycling bins in guest rooms
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Organic waste is composted
Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room
Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?LUX* allocates an amount from the price of each guest night it sells to the Tread Lightly Fund. This fund is used to enhance its green credentials by investing in a significant internal carbon-reduction strategy, focused on projects such as solar-power, LED lighting replacement, wind turbines and the recycling of grey water for cleaning of public spaces and irrigation.
For example, some hotels are now operating sea-water desalination plants, and successfully recycling waste waters, plastics, paper, cardboard and cooking oil (for bio fuel). A planting scheme for trees and vegetation has also been initiated to compensate for unavoidable carbon emissions, along with programmes of constant care for beaches and the natural areas surrounding the properties.
LUX* house water – still Earth and sparkling Dance - is locally sourced, natural and highly purified.
For example, some hotels are now operating sea-water desalination plants, and successfully recycling waste waters, plastics, paper, cardboard and cooking oil (for bio fuel). A planting scheme for trees and vegetation has also been initiated to compensate for unavoidable carbon emissions, along with programmes of constant care for beaches and the natural areas surrounding the properties.
LUX* house water – still Earth and sparkling Dance - is locally sourced, natural and highly purified.
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LUX* Le Morne Resort is committed to sustainability and has achieved Earthcheck sustainability certification. They have implemented a Zero Food Waste policy, use a desalination plant to supply their water needs, and have banned single-use plastics. The resort also invests in solar panels to generate clean energy and supports biodiversity conservation projects.
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LUX* Belle Mare implements Energy Management Systems (EMS) for efficiency, recycles and reuses up to 50% of its water for irrigation, and bottles its own water in reusable bottles to combat single-use plastic. It partners with NGOs like Mauritius Wildlife Foundation for conservation and offers a 'Keen on Green' plant-based menu.
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Tamassa Bel Ombre has achieved the 5 Earth rating by Earthcheck Sustainability Certification. This indicates robust policies and benchmarking for sustainability progress, focusing on environmental and social responsibility.
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Mentioned as a hotel taking steps towards sustainability in Mauritius. While specific detailed initiatives were less prominent in the search results compared to other listed hotels, its inclusion in lists focused on sustainable tourism indicates a commitment to environmental practices.
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Preskil Island Resort is part of a group committed to sustainable development and responsible tourism practices.
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As part of the Attitude Hotels group, Zilwa Attitude is Travelife Gold and Made in Moris certified, reflecting a strong commitment to local sourcing with 50% of food from Made in Moris companies. All Attitude hotels, including Zilwa, have eliminated single-use plastics since November 2020 and actively support the local economy and community through initiatives like Otentik Investments.
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This hotel is part of Attitude Hotels' 'Positive Impact' movement, committing to zero single-use plastics since November 2020. The group supports local craftsmanship and sources food locally, aiming for positive environmental and social impact.
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As part of Attitude Hotels, this resort adheres to the 'Positive Impact' movement, which eliminated all single-use plastic from the guest experience across its hotels since November 2020. The group operates a Marine Discovery Centre with marine biologists and sources local food.
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Belonging to the B Corp certified Attitude group, this resort is committed to a positive impact model. Key initiatives across the group include a strong emphasis on buying local ('Made in Moris'), eliminating single-use plastics, and engaging guests and staff in environmental education and preservation efforts.
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Belonging to the Attitude Hotels group, this property is committed to the 'Positive Impact' movement, which includes eliminating all single-use plastic from the guest experience. The group also focuses on supporting the local economy and community.
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