Hotel Verde, located near Cape Town Airport, is often hailed as Africa’s greenest hotel. It operates with 70% greater energy efficiency than other hotels in Cape Town and showcases how an abundance of innovative tactics can work together to reduce carbon footprints. With a focus on water conservation and energy efficiency, the property serves as a model for hotels aiming to minimize environmental impact.
Active design elements include vertical axis wind turbines, gym equipment that generates power, and a gray water recycling system for toilets and irrigation. The hotel keeps beehives in a neighboring wetland, collects rainwater and hosts hydroponic gardens for growing in-house vegetables. On daily guided tours, guests learn about the property’s sustainable design. Guests who take part in ecofriendly actions, like taking the stairs or generating power on a stationary bike, are rewarded with an in-house currency called “verdinos,” which can be redeemed for discounts at the restaurant.
https://innovate.destinationthink.com/explore/climate-resilience/sustainable-solutions-soar-at-airport-hotel
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Wow, this is fantastic! Hotel Verde truly sets the standard for sustainability in hospitality. Excited to see more places follow their lead!
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@gorffly_mokua We are too! We thought the gym equipment was very unique as a way to make travelers think about energy and their impacts differently. We also love examples where sustainable tourism experiences provide tours or lessons on what they have learned throughout their journey.
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Super interesting! Thnks for sharing, Looking forward to reading more stories of sustainable tourism
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@sarah_chabane_874 Thanks so much, excited to share more!