Shangri-La Dubai remains deeply committed to social responsibility by making positive contributions to our environment and communities. As a sign of this commitment, we have replaced all single-use plastic water bottles with eco-friendly plant-base water bottles across the property. Our new sustainability approach and vision reflects an increasing outlook, in the UAE and beyond, that is in favor of protecting the environment through our consumption choices rather than blindly harming it with them.
“The wellbeing of our guests is just as important as the wellbeing of the environment they are in.” said Hakan Ozel, General Manager.
So how will using plant bottles help make a difference? There are many reasons. First and foremost, they are 100% natural, recyclable, renewable and made from plant-based sources, unlike what we typically consume. The bottles do not contain harmful chemicals such as petroleum and offer a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions and a reduction of energy in the manufacturing process, quite the opposite compared to regular plastic bottles. In addition, plant-based bottles return to the environment without leaving a trace in less than three months, while others which take much longer.