Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) Oryx Airport Hotel offers eco-friendly water containers, replacing plastic water bottles. This is one of many green initiatives implemented at Oryx over the past two years to help achieve 100 percent eco-friendly operations.

The hotel’s commitment to sustainability and alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 (which encourages the nation to preserve and protect the environment), led to a partnership with Ly Company Italia to provide eco-friendly water containers making Oryx the first-ever hotel in Qatar to provide such a product.

Mr. Philippe Anric, Director of Operations of Dhiafatina Hotels, said: “We are continuously striving to allocate methods to decrease the negative impacts on the environment. On average, 100,000 plastic bottles and caps were disposed of every year at the Oryx Airport Hotel.”

“We are now moving away from plastic water bottles to eco-friendly alternatives that are completely recyclable and will reduce the usage of single-use plastic waste through our partnership with Ly Company Italia. Our goal is to continue to deliver Qatari hospitality to our global travellers, while preserving our nation’s environment, and ensuring sustainability,” he added.

The water containers are created from 76% vegetable origin, which is completely recyclable. The paper is made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests and responsibly managed plantations that generate cellulose to develop the paper. Additionally, the caps and the protective layers are composed of cane sugar-derived polymers.

The hotel has also replaced all guestroom keycards with bamboo cards to showcase HIA’s commitment to the environmental goals enshrined in the Qatar National Vision 2030.

The other green initiatives include the use of recycled paper for all hotel printing collaterals and operations and the substitution of plastic bags with biodegradable bags. Also, plastic cotton buds have been replaced with bamboo buds packaged in cardboard boxes, plastic coffee cups switched with recyclable paper cups, and plastic lids replaced with polylactic acid (PLA) lids derived from plants.

Plastic bottles for shampoos and body lotions have also been replaced with EcoPure PET bio-degradable bottles. Plastic dental and shaving kits have also been replaced with starch toothbrushes and shaving utilities, while plastic slippers, combs, and shower caps are now available in eco-friendly forms.

Dining options have also been reinforced with sustainable measures, such as paper straws and wooden cutlery.

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