Celebrate Earth Day Every Day At These 6 Eco-Lux Sustainable Resorts

01.04.2024 - 11:45 / forbes.com / Jason Momoa

In celebration of Earth Day, here’s a collection of sustainable hotels and resorts that prioritize eco-friendly practices and environmental conservation. These 6 properties, located around the world, showcase the beauty of their surroundings while remaining committed to sustainable initiatives that protect and preserve the environment.

‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach ,Oahu, Hawaii

‘Alohilani Resort, set in the heart of Waikiki, was the first hotel in the state to commit to achieving PAS 2060 carbon-neutral certification, the only recognized international standard for carbon neutrality. The resort embraces other sustainable practices, such as native and drought-tolerant landscaping, compostable packaging for takeout containers, refillable water bottles and more.

Furthermore, in an effort to revive Hawaii’s endangered hardwood species and rehabilitate a native ecosystem, the beachfront property has committed to planting 100,000 native trees in partnership with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI). Guests even have the opportunity to tour and plant a tree at the HLRI forest on the picturesque North Shore of Oahu. Throughout April, for every "When in Waikiki" signature cocktail sold, the resort will contribute $1 to HLRI. Additionally, the resort’s “Earth to Cup” happy hour series highlights sustainability, featuring menu items that showcase the rich variety of local produce and sustainable agricultural practices unique to each Hawaiian island.

Leader in ocean conservation and education for guests, The Twin Fin Hotel, Oahu, Hawaii

Just steps from Waikiki’s stunning shoreline and famous surf breaks, the Twin Fin Hotel has formed an exclusive partnership with Mananalu, the water brand founded by Hawaii-born actor and ocean activist Jason Momoa. Guests can enjoy Mananalu’s large refillable bottles as complimentary amenities and refill stations are peppered throughout the property.

Additionally, the hotel is renown for providing educational programs, beach clean-ups, and sustainability speakers throughout the year. In collaboration with Parley for Oceans, the property will be unveiling a unique interactive exhibit promoting ocean conservation. Even the art at the hotel is sustainable, such as the one-of-a-kind installations The Wave, which is created out of plastic and Albizia wood, an invasive species to Hawaii.

Dive with a National Geographic marine expert, Ibiza Gran Hotel | Ibiza, Spain

At the Ibiza Gran Hotel bucket-list experiences include diving with National Geographic marine expert and photographer Manu San Félix to highlight the need to preserve Posidonia, an endemic sea grass known as the “lungs of the sea”. The reef near the island is of crucial importance for carbon capture