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Dubai hotel opens eco-friendly vertical farm on site

Published on May 28, 2022

Ritz-Carlton JBR grows its own herbs to tackle sustainability crisis and provide fresh ingredients A Dubai hotel has taken a big step when it comes to sustainably sourcing ingredients at its in-house restaurants – by setting up a vertical hydroponic farm on-site. Having produce grown on the premises reduces its carbon footprint and transport costs for the […]

Dubai green tariff to apply to all single-use bags including paper and biodegradable

Published on May 26, 2022

Charge being introduced in July covers paper and other biodegradable materials, as well as plastic bags, officials say As Dubai gears up to introducing a 25 fils ($0.07) charge for single-use bags, authorities have clarified that this is not limited to plastic bags. From July 1, the mandatory tariff will be applied to all single-use bags — […]

Technology and sustainability: opportunities for the hospitality industry

Published on May 23, 2022

Last week, Globally invited veterans from the hospitality industry to a forum at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to discuss how hotels are making themselves more sustainable, and the benefits they are seeing as a result. In a recent Booking.com survey, 71% of respondents say they want to travel more sustainably in the next year. So […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai launches vertical farm with a focus on food security

Published on May 16, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR is partnering with Green Container Advanced Farming (GCAF) to launch a hyper-local on-site hydroponic farm, one of the first-ever vertical farms in the city. With a focus on food security and regenerative farming practices, the city’s latest vertical farm at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai is approximately 40 square meters in size and completely sealed to […]

Sustainable agriculture urgently needed in Egypt

Published on April 28, 2022

Sustainable agriculture is key to climate change adaptation efforts and sustainable development, reports Ahmed Kotb The global food system has faced many shocks over recent years, from the Covid-19 pandemic to extreme weather events and conflicts that have led to higher food prices. These are likely to remain high for the foreseeable future, exposing millions […]

Glasgow's OVO Hydro is first arena in world to achieve "a greener arena certification"

Published on April 28, 2022

THE OVO Hydro, a Scottish Event Campus (SEC) venue, has today been announced as the first arena in the world to achieve A Greener Arena (AGA) certification for its commitment to sustainability. AGA takes a holistic approach to sustainability, not only looking at emissions and environmental impacts but also people, inclusion and wellbeing. The award was officially […]

Why sustainability is crucial to restaurant success

Published on April 25, 2022

Online delivery and takeaway orders are continuing to rise in our digital-first, often-remote world. While consumers will always want fresh ingredients and a variety of menu offerings, something else is increasingly paramount to their order decisions: a restaurant’s sustainability efforts. With the increasing urgency behind climate action, there’s never a better time to unpack key […]

HIA sets the standard for green airports as it achieves another milestone in environmental sustainability

Published on April 24, 2022

To meet Hamad International Airport's (HIA) commitment to environmental preservation and its objective of achieving zero landfill, the airport is recycling organic compost from green waste generated during landscaping activities. As a result, organic compost is being used at the airport as fertiliser for landscaping, reducing the use of synthetic chemical fertilisers and its risks. This initiative intends to generate about 3,979 tons of […]

Hilton Boosts Eco-Conscious Travel Across Properties in Asia Pacific

Published on April 21, 2022

Singapore - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) promotes conscious travel across its properties in Asia Pacific by making sustainable practices more accessible for guests, as travellers now seek more meaningful experiences. Honouring this year's Earth Day theme, "Invest in Our Planet", Hilton has released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which emphasises its renewed commitment to taking real-world […]

General Motors Middle East’s commitment to sustainability hits high gear

Published on April 18, 2022

Driving towards a global vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, General Motors Africa & Middle East (GM AMEO) is doubling down on its carbon footprint reduction across its Middle East Operations, Supply Chain and Distribution network. Through a series of sustainability initiatives across its Middle East facilities, GM has confirmed it is […]

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