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Hyatt Launches Three Global Initiatives to Significantly Reduce Single-Use Plastics
All Hyatt brands worldwide will move to large-format bathroom amenities and reduce single-use water bottles by June 2021
How Split Scimitar Wing Tips Increase Fuel Efficiency
While winglets on planes are nothing new, we will try and explain how split Scimitar winglets increase fuel efficiency by up to 2%. Have you ever looked out of a plane's window and wondered why aircraft nowadays have a strange curved shaped tip at the end of the wing?
Banned Plastic Bags in Turks and Caicos Islands
Plastic Checkout Bag” means a carryout bag that is provided by a business to a customer for the purpose of transporting groceries or other retail goods, and is made from non-compostable plastic and not specifically designed and manufactured for multiple re-use.
Etihad Airways: Is plastic-free flying the future?
Attention has turned in recent months to how much plastic can be found in our oceans - but what about the plastic in our skies? The Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways recently revealed that it uses some 27 million single-use plastic coffee cup lids every year.
China Southern Offset Program "Green Flight"
China Southern Airlines prioritizes corporate social responsibility, focusing on eco-friendly practices and green flight. By embedding green development into its services and offering innovative products, it encourages passengers to adopt sustainable behaviors and raise environmental awareness.
New surveys by Accor show sustainability equals profit
Hotels may drag their feet on introducing sustainability measures because of the time and effort initially required. But as new surveys by French hotel chain Accor prove, environmental and social responsibility pays off big time for businesses.
Marina Bay Sands first in Southeast Asia to achieve sustainable events certification
The Singapore integrated resort is the first MICE facility in the region to obtain the ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management System certification, which improves sustainability throughout the entire event management cycle
Marina Bay Sands - REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT
Through embracing cutting-edge technologies that minimise our energy use and utilising renewable energy where possible, Marina Bay Sands is operated with the highest commitment to reduce our carbon footprint.