International Plastic Bag Free Day

Did you know that a staggering five trillion plastic bags are produced and often quickly discarded each year, causing immense harm to our environment? At Shangri-La, we're committed to making a difference by reducing our use of single-use plastics. In 2023, we achieved a remarkable 41% reduction in single-use plastics per room night compared to our 2019 baseline. We're proud of this accomplishment and invite you to learn more about our sustainability achievements in 2023: https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/Sustainability/Images/Sustainability-Report/2023_SustainabilityReport.pdf Join us on International Plastic Bag Free Day (3 July) as we take a stand against plastic pollution! We're taking concrete steps across our hotels to eliminate disposable plastics. For instance, we're transitioning installing filtered water taps in guest rooms, or providing filtered water in reusable or recyclable bottles. We've also bid farewell to fully plastic takeaway containers, cutlery, and straws, replacing them with sustainable alternatives. Our passionate colleagues are driving change too! Beach cleans and litter picks are regular activities at our hotels to keep plastics out of local ecosystems and protect our seafronts. For example, the Shangri-La Bosphorus in Istanbul collected plastic bottle caps and exchanged them for funds to purchase wheelchairs for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Let's find ways to reduce single-use plastics! Together, we can make a difference and create a more sustainable world. #shangrila #shangrilahotels #SuleShangriLa #SuleSquareMall #ShangriLaServicedApartments #ESG #DoGood #InternationalPlasticBagFreeDay #Sustainablilty #Stay