In its commitment to eliminating single-use plastics from its operations, Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts recorded a reduction of 65 percent single-use plastic usage across its hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With that same goal in mind, Cinnamon Bentota Beach and Cinnamon Grand Colombo will be eliminating 100 percent of its PET water bottle usage with reusable glass bottles. This latest partnership with NORDAQ, an internationally patented water filtration system, the two properties would be the first in Sri Lanka to include patented filtration technology to provide mineral water, through an in-house purification and bottling facility.
Since the launch of its sustainable journey in 2020, Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts have made significant strides in reducing plastic waste across its properties. These efforts include the implementation of glass bottles instead of PET bottles at all its Maldives properties, the use of ceramic bathroom amenity bottles, wooden cutlery, cloth laundry bags, cloth wristbands and eliminating plastic pens in guest rooms offering numerous environmental benefits, including recyclability and reducing landfill waste.
Chief Executive Officer of Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts Mikael Svensson said, “This is a remarkable milestone for the company and as one of the leading hospitality brands in the Country, this establishes our unwavering commitment to sustainability, guest satisfaction and environmental responsibility. This industry-first partnership with NORDAQ demonstrates that sustainability is not just a goal but a continuous journey at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, in ensuring an exceptional and responsible hospitality experience for our guests.”
In its initial implementation phase with NORDAQ, Cinnamon Bentota Beach targets to eliminate 92 percent of single-use plastic and another 59 percent at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. This initiative eliminates the use of more than 300,000 PET water bottles annually. To further sustain the environment-friendly bottling process, the reusable glass bottle is made with 80 percent recycled glass and the aluminum cap with 100 percent recycled content.NORDAQ’s patented water filtration system purifies tap water into a perfectly neutral result, without taste, smell, or impurities. It removes unwanted flavours while retaining the water’s natural salts and minerals – an environmentally friendly solution for premium water. In compliance with Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts Health and Safety practices, the water is tested periodically through independent testing laboratories, adhering to international standards.
