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Hotel Waste Finds New Life As Sustainable & Trendy-Looking Furniture In Bali
Designer Max Lamb transformed waste from Bali’s Desa Potato Head hotel—like old linens, cooking oil, and oyster shells—into striking furniture. Each piece highlights, not hides, its recycled origins, blending bold aesthetics with a raw, honest story of sustainability.
Central Hotels & Resorts Achieves 12% Food Waste Reduction, Saves AED 25,000 Annually in Landmark Sustainability Drive
Green hospitality strategy prevents up to 40 metric tons of CO₂ emissions yearly, cuts landfill waste by 10%, and boosts guest satisfaction by up to 10%
Accor strengthens sustainability efforts with innovative food waste reduction across India hotels
Accor hotels in India are reducing food waste through smart buffet planning, AI tracking, zero-waste kitchens, composting, and guest engagement. These data-driven, eco-friendly practices align F&B operations with sustainability and support a circular food system.
EcoCeres and Xiamen Airlines produce sustainable aviation fuel from waste
EcoCeres Inc., a Hong Kong-based renewable fuel specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with Xiamen Airlines to scale up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from used cooking oil.
ITC Hotels: Shaping India’s Hospitality Future with Sustainability and Growth
As India’s travel industry keeps booming, ITC Hotels shines as a top name by blending comfort and care for the planet. Its promise of “responsible luxury” sets it apart in the worldwide travel and hotel market.
SWISS Air Ushers In A New Era Of Sustainable Air Travel With The Maiden Flight Of The Airbus A350-900 ‘Lausanne’
SWISS begins fleet modernization with its first Airbus A350-900, cutting fuel use and CO₂ emissions by 25% and halving noise levels. This marks a major step toward sustainable aviation and the airline's commitment to greener, more efficient long-haul travel.
Japan Airlines and Partners Complete Phase 1 of SAF Trading Pilot to Advance Aviation Decarbonization
Japan Airlines and partners validated a Scope 3 environmental value trading platform to promote SAF use. Successful trades and third-party verification proved feasibility. Phase 2 will expand participation and support full-scale, cross-industry decarbonization efforts.
SWISS integrates first supplies of Synhelion solar SAF into flight operations
Synhelion delivered the world’s first solar-produced sustainable aviation fuel to SWISS, marking a milestone in net-zero flight. Using solar heat and biogenic waste, the fuel cuts emissions and enables continuous, scalable, fossil-free fuel production without infrastructure changes.
Japan Airlines Announces First-Phase Success of World’s First SAF Use and Decarbonization Initiative
Japan Airlines and partners launched a pioneering SAF initiative using Scope 3 environmental value trading, creating economic incentives for sustainable fuel adoption. Phase 1 proved its viability, setting the stage for wider adoption and aviation sector decarbonization.