Signé Magazine
Browse
  • Horology
  • Automotive
  • Fashion
    • Accessories
    • Gear
    • Insider
  • Art & Design
  • Lifestyle
    • Dining
    • Grooming
    • Hotel & Spa
    • Property
    • Travel
  • More
    • Auctions
    • Philanthropy
Search
Signé Magazine
Signé Magazine
  • Horology
  • Automotive
  • Fashion
    • Accessories
    • Gear
    • Insider
  • Art & Design
  • Lifestyle
    • Dining
    • Grooming
    • Hotel & Spa
    • Property
    • Travel
  • More
    • Auctions
    • Philanthropy
  • Hotel & Spa

A plastic-free paradise in the Andamans by the Taj Group

  • June 9, 2018
  • 2 minute read

On June 5th of this year, India played the global host of the World Environment Day with the theme . To show their commitment to the cause, the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), better known as the Taj Group, launched the “Zero Single-Use-Plastic Hotel” objective. The first property to achieve this objective was the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, situated on the relatively undiscovered Havelock Island of the Andamans.

The group already has a long-term commitment to safeguarding the environment. The Taj Andamans at Havelock Island was constructed on a 46-acre property along the pristine Radhanagar Beach and is fringed by a mangrove forest and a river. The world-class resort was constructed without felling a single tree and has since been committed to preserving the fragile eco-system of the island.

The resort has an on-site bottling plant which eliminates the need for plastic bottles, a waste disposal system which converts wet waste to gas and compost, a reservoir for rainwater harvesting, partial solar energy, and it has a sanitation treatment plant to limit its carbon footprint.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Inspired by the dwellings of the Jarawa tribe, the villas were constructed using sustainable plantation timber, are raised on stilts, and have a semi-circular thatched roof which keeps things breezy.

The resort is dotted with 72 modern, 1580 sq.ft., air-conditioned luxury villas, all under a canopy of coconut and palmyra trees. The resort has a water lily pond, a fitness centre built around a majestic Mahua tree, and a raised Olympic-sized infinity swimming pool.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

The resort has partnered with the local Pollution Control Board to keep the island plastic free while developing a plastic collection centre on the mainland. It had developed innovative biodegradable tools in association with the islanders as part of the “Zero Single-Use-Plastic Hotel” initiative. These include replacing plastic wrapped dry amenities with eco-friendly substitutes, replacing plastic straws with straws made from papaya and bamboo, and using biodegradable chopsticks that are covered in butter paper.

The ecological theme carries into the signature activities offered by the resort such as game fishing, night kayaking in the mangroves, turtle nesting excursions, scuba diving, snorkelling, and dining at an amorous table in the mangroves or at the beach. For kids, there is picking fruits at the orchards, jungle treks, beach picnics, supervised scuba diving and shell-craft lessons.

Related Topics
  • BeatPlasticPollution
  • Indian Hotels Company Limited
  • Taj Exotica Hotel Havelock Island
  • Taj Group
  • Zero Single-Use-Plastic Hotel
You May Also Like
Ritz Carlton Phulay Bay
View Post
  • Hotel & Spa

Ritz-Carlton At Phulay Bay Takes Luxury Up A Notch

  • February 25, 2023
One&Only The Palm
View Post
  • Hotel & Spa

One&Only The Palm As An Exceptional Staycation Venue

  • January 30, 2023
Ski Season At Ultima Courchevel Belvédère
View Post
  • Hotel & Spa

Ski, Entertainment and Rejuvenation At Ultima Courchevel Belvédère

  • January 26, 2023
Raffles Seychelles 4B Residence
View Post
  • Hotel & Spa

The ‘4 Bedroom Residence’ at Raffles Seychelles Entices GCC Vacationers

  • June 5, 2022
Cheval Blanc Paris - Dior Spa
View Post
  • Hotel & Spa

Dior Spa at Cheval Blanc Paris, An Oasis of Rejuvenation

  • May 31, 2022
Regis Saadiyat Island
View Post
  • Hotel & Spa

St. Regis Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s Premium Beach Resort

  • October 31, 2021
Ultima Grand Villa at Ultima Geneva, Switzerland
View Post
  • Hotel & Spa
  • Lifestyle

Five Super-Exclusive Accommodations From Around The World

  • October 26, 2021
Baros Milaidhoo
View Post
  • Hotel & Spa
  • Lifestyle

Escapes To The Maldives This Eid With Baros and Milaidhoo Resorts

  • May 6, 2021
FEATURED POSTS
  • RM Sothebys Michael Schumacher Ferrari F1-2000 Chassis 198
    Michael Schumacher’s F1 Ferrari Is Up For Sale
    • 29.03.23
    • 5 min
  • Phillips x Bacs & Russo exhibition of last Qing Emperor Artefacts
    The Last Qing Emperor’s Artefacts, A Phillips Exhibition
    • 29.03.23
    • 4 min
  • Patek Philippe Grand Complications Sky Moon Tourbillon – Ref 6002G-001 sold at Christie's
    Patek Philippe ‘Sky Moon Tourbillon’ Breaks Record At Christie’s Online Sale
    • 28.03.23
    • 2 min
  • Breitling 6 New Premier Models 2023
    Breitling’s 6 New Premiers Celebrate 80 Years of The Historic Chronograph
    • 28.03.23
    • 4 min
  • Ferrari Roma Spider
    Roma Spider, Ferrari’s La Nuova Dolce Vita Goes Open-Top
    • 27.03.23
    • 6 min
Follow Us
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Make your Inbox more interesting.

Every alternate week get a packaged update from the world of luxury. A newsletter tastefully curated by the 'Keepers of Craft', Signé Magazine.

Signé Magazine
  • Contact Us
Keepers of Craft

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

 

Loading Comments...