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Review: London Heathrow Marriott
London Heathrow Marriott, refurbished 2016-2018 features contemporary rooms a spacious lobby and a swimming pool. A leader in sustainability it boasts a Food Waste Lab and zero-waste recipes. GM Ron Vos shared insights into the hotel’s eco-friendly practices and achievements after a food waste event
Sustainable Food Systems in Hotels: Strategies for Reduction of Food Waste
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield reduces food waste via data-driven menu planning, portion control, real-time inventory, supplier partnerships, food donations, composting, bio-methanation, guest awareness, and staff training, blending sustainability with exceptional hospitality experiences.
Net Zero by 2050: British Airways carbon removal commitment
British Airways has emerged as a leader in carbon removals, investing £9 million in innovative credits to become the largest purchaser in the UK and the largest airline globally. This move is part of the airline’s ambitious drive to accelerate climate change efforts by 2030.
Tanoa Hotel’s Sustainability Strategy Launch
Tanoa Intl. strategy focused on Environment, People, and Community. Key initiatives reducing plastic waste, launching a glass recycling program, expanding local food production, exploring solar energy, and supporting community projects. They aim for a 50% emissions reduction by 2030.
Sustainability At Breeze Airways: 5 Key Aspects
Breeze Airways commenced operations on May 27th, 2021, with its inaugural flight connecting Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Since then, the carrier has taken significant steps to reduce its environmental impact and hopes to set new benchmarks
Loganair named Sustainable Airline of the Year 2024
A Scottish airline has been named the most Sustainable Airline of the Year in Europe for 2024. Loganair, which is also the UK’s largest regional airline, collected the prestigious accolade during a formal awards dinner on Wednesday, held by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA).
Israel to showcase 20 climate-tech firms at COP29 conference
This November, 20 cutting-edge Israeli climate-tech companies are set to make their way to the COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Israel Innovation Authority, in collaboration with key government ministries, has carefully curated this delegation to span a wide range of sectors
Meliá Hotels Limit Food Waste With AI
HO CHI MINH CITY (8th October, 2024) - In recent months two upscale resorts, Meliá Koh Samui in Thailand and Meliá Ho Tram in Vietnam, have taken huge strides in their food waste reduction with the introduction of AI technology.
Marriott Hotels UK, Ireland and Nordics has achieved a 25% food waste reduction by utilising Winnow’s AI technology
According to the latest global research on food waste, up to one-third of all food produced is wasted. That’s about 1 billion meals lost each day. In addition to the economic impact, as food waste decomposes in landfills, it releases methane gas, which is 25 times more harmful than carbon dioxide.