Sustainability Magazine February 2024 | Page 80

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relabelling . That means bottled water may not be what it seems . The water served on the ships , however , can be controlled .
Guests are also encouraged to bring their own refillable bottles , or to empty their cupboards of unused bottles and donate them to Scenic ’ s ‘ second life ’ programme , where they partner with the VinaCapital Foundation that instals clean water filtration units in schools .
By providing clean water and education in schools on the need for sustainable solutions , Jordan says that hopefully the message gets passed along to parents and grandparents , with less single-use plastics heading to landfill .
Sustainable sourcing On a ship like Scenic Eclipse , which may have 200 guests being served 10 dining experiences , you could be forgiven for thinking that food waste from lavish buffets may be a problem .
Not only that , but how do you reduce those food miles and also ensure you are sourcing fresh produce from local suppliers where possible ?
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