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World Environment Day: Hotels embracing sustainability in hospitality
In an era where environmental consciousness has become crucial for our planet's future, World Environment Day serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the natural world around us. As travellers increasingly seek meaningful experiences that align with their values, the hospitality industry has stepped forward with remarkable eco-friendly initiatives that transform luxury getaways into sustainable sanctuaries.
As environmental awareness grows, World Environment Day reminds us of our shared duty to protect nature. With more travellers seeking value-driven experiences, hotels are responding through eco-friendly practices—adopting renewable energy, reducing waste, and offering sustainable stays that leave a lighter footprint.
Taj Mahal, New Delhi
This hotel is LEED Platinum and EarthCheck Platinum certified. It reuses 98% of treated water and has increased its recycling efficiency to 80%. It also avoids plastic bottles by offering filtered water in reusable glass bottles. Through partnerships with NGOs, it supports clean water access in nearby communities.
Taj Palace, New Delhi
This hotel focuses on water conservation using smart taps and a modern bottling system.
Treated water from laundry and sewage is reused across the property. Steam from laundry is also recycled to produce hot water, while recycled water supports landscaping outside the hotel grounds.
Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi NCR
This resort treats around 3,500 KL of water every month, which is then used for gardening and cooling. Features like dual-flush toilets and sensor taps help reduce water waste. It also runs an in-house bottling plant to avoid single-use plastics.
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Taj Damdama Lake Resort & Spa, Gurugram
Located by the lake, this resort treats wastewater for reuse in irrigation and cleaning. It is also working on its own water bottling facility and uses touch-free taps to limit water use.
Aahana Resort, Jim Corbett
This eco-resort has planted over 4,500 trees and runs on solar and biogas energy. It avoids plastic, uses local materials, and supports village water projects and community clean-up drives.
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