Sustainable Initiatives
Sustainability is associated with the maintenance of traditions by offering authentic experiences, demonstrating that this type of tourism ensures the maintenance of material and immaterial aspects.
For this reason, historical and rural heritage (agriculture) play a key role. Add to this the possibility of offering Km0 products and the experience is complete.
There are private initiatives that promote sustainable tourism.
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Planting has been carried out in Costa Rica on land where forests were cleared in the 1950s for cattle pastures.
The forest area is restored and jobs are created. Since the start of the project, more than 200,000 trees have been planted.
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The Viva Hotels&Resorts hotel chain has implemented a multitude of measures to improve energy consumption, waste management, mobility and responsible consumption in all its centers: from investment in solar energy and electric vehicles, to the elimination of all single-use plastic items and the incorporation of the TIRME circular hotels project.
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It has implemented a programme for the recovery of seeds of local varieties of vegetables, legumes, cereals and fruit trees, as well as the associated peasant knowledge. This initiative promotes the promotion of the production and conservation of cultivated biodiversity, and the collective management of agrobiodiversity as a heritage of the people.
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The initiative implements 55 measures related to energy efficiency, responsible consumption, the elimination of single-use plastics and waste management.
In addition to a new uniform of recycled fabric, the enhancement of the environment and the contribution to the local economy, as well as the awareness and commitment of its teams and customers.
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Thanks to its energy, water and environmental management projects in hotels, as well as its commitment to achieving the SDGs.
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Club Nàutic Arenal (CNA) has a policy of conservation and environmental protection focused on the adoption and monitoring of energy and water saving measures, in the recovery and recycling of various wastes and the use of non-polluting products for cleaning.
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Garden Hotels is a family company involved with the environment, local communities, suppliers and the environment, so it has assumed the responsibility for many years to include this commitment in its business management.
CSR revolves around Responsible Tourism based on three fundamental pillars: social sustainability, economic sustainability and environmental sustainability.
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The objective of providing our guests with experiences close to nature, respecting and protecting natural resources such as the landscape, plant and animal biodiversity, as well as the historical and cultural heritage of Mallorca.
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To carry out all kinds of informative actions about the Mallorcan possessions and other similar heritage elements of the Mediterranean area, promoting among their owners their inclusion in the field of local development and cultural tourism.
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The hotel chain invested €1.2 million in 2019 in social and environmental protection projects.
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Under the slogan 'In love with the Ocean' Iberostar is launching a full program of artistic activities and cultural initiatives in all its hotels to raise awareness of the importance of caring for the oceans through its commitment to responsible tourism and its pioneering Wave of Change movement.
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Among the initiatives are: the elimination of plastic bottles, Km0 local products, installation of Biomass boilers to reduce diesel and gas consumption, implementation of ISO 14001 environmental management systems, digitalisation of the HR employment portal, collaboration with social entities and NGOs and participation in the FEHM-Fundación Impulsa circular strategy.
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Plant an orchard of 1 million trees by 2025 as a strategy for climate change adaptation and food sovereignty.
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In collaboration with the Fishermen's Guilds, it enables traditional fishermen from Mallorca, Menorca and soon Barcelona to offer all kinds of tourist excursions and marine, nautical, cultural and gastronomic leisure activities on traditional fishing boats, while they carry out their usual activity.
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LOCAL PRODUCT
They market top quality, healthy and safe products and satisfy the needs of the cooperative members, helping them to develop and improve their business in a sustainable way. All of this while promoting traditional values, identity and culture and being committed to the environment.
LOCAL PRODUCT
We have a very strong commitment to respect our land, our heart, that is why we use the integrated production system, which allows us to maintain a production dedicated to trade, but without losing sight of the respect for the environment.
Along these lines, we have reduced the amount of plastic we use in the field by replacing plastic mulch with other mulch made from biodegradable materials. As a result, we save more than 270 km of plastic per year.
LOCAL PRODUCT
Finca Ecovinyassa, in Sóller, maintains a controlled organic agriculture.
The fruits ripen on the tree and from there go directly to the production of jam.
LOCAL PRODUCT
It has already become a guarantee of environmental sustainability, reducing environmental impact by using sustainable forests, using lightweight glass bottles that save up to 20% of raw materials, using mineral labels and reducing the presence of capsules in the packaging.
LOCAL PRODUCT
Som Pagesos is an association of agri-food producers from Mallorca with the aim of defending and promoting local, proximity and seasonal products through its own quality brand.
Som Pagesos also aims to contribute to the local economic balance, promote sustainable and responsible consumption, and dignify the work of the Payesía.
LOCAL PRODUCT
The aim of the project is to adopt a tree to offset the carbon footprint and support local produce.
LOCAL PRODUCT
EVENTS
Specialized in leisure and fun in the middle of nature, with tours among trees, bridges, giant zip lines, canoes...
All CO2-free activities.
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