Green Globe congratulates Anantara Seminyak for clearing beach debris

LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe Certification congratulates Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali, for their participation in the International Coastal Cleanup campaign clearing debris along Semi

LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe Certification congratulates Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali, for their participation in the International Coastal Cleanup campaign clearing debris along Seminyak Beach.

Ocean Conservancyโ€™s International Coastal Cleanup has developed over the past 25 years to become the worldโ€™s largest volunteer effort for ocean health. Each year, millions of eco-friendly warriors from all over the world help to clear trash from the shores of lakes, streams, rivers, and oceans, and thanks to these volunteers recording every article collected, Ocean Conservancy gains accurate insight into the manufactured items which are impacting our planetโ€™s health.

For the coastal cleanup on Seminyak Beach in Bali, 47 Anantara resort associates covered a distance of two kilometers, collecting all manner of rubbish including plastic bags, containers and cutlery, cans, cigarettes, and household waste, as well as abandoned shoes and fishing debris. In total, 2,252 items were collected, weighing in at 38 kilograms.

As a Green Globe Certified hotel, Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa is committed to environmental, social, and cultural preservation. In constantly striving to find new ways to protect our precious planet, this eco-friendly activity is just one of the many local, national, and international initiatives that the resort is involved with.

Ivan Casadevall, General Manager, said: “I am personally delighted by Anantaraโ€™s green team efforts for the International Coastal Cleanup project. They successfully transformed the image of Seminyakโ€™s coastline, enabling beach lovers to enjoy the pleasure of pristine sands, and more importantly, prevented a huge amount of rubbish from polluting the Indian Ocean. Looking to the future, we hope that locals and tourists alike will take note of our achievements and be even more considerate about the items they purchase and how they dispose of their garbage, and even spread the word! Ocean Conservancy wishes to ‘Start a Sea of Change,’ and we wholeheartedly uphold this philosophy, not only for our worldโ€™s oceans, but for all environmental concerns.”

Green Globe Certification CEO Guido Bauer said: “Again, the green team at Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa demonstrates practical measures that make a great difference. It is astounding to see that within the audit of materials collected, that items related to personal use, such as discarded cigarette filters, plastic bags, and bottle caps were the bulk of the waste products.

“It is a challenge for the Anantara green team to work with locals and visitors alike to reduce the pollution by changing behaviors and promoting the binning of personal waste in such a beautiful, natural location.

“I also want to personally recognize the work of EcoLeadership, Green Globe Auditors for Bali and Southeast Asia, who volunteered their time to participate in the beach cleanup and provide an accurate catalogue and measurement of all the waste collected.”

About Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa

Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa offers a distinctly contemporary design approach blended with Balinese and Indonesian culture, ocean views, expansive balconies, and Anantaraโ€™s inimitable Jacuzzi terrazzo bath tubs big enough for two. Our all-suite resort amenities range from the glorious rooftop lounge SOS Supper Club and rooftop Anantara Spa to one infinity edge swimming pool staring out upon the Indian Ocean.

Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa matches its elegant approach to travel with one of the most upmarket locations in Indonesia, containing chic restaurants and cafes, trendy nightlife, and internationally-renowned shopping opportunities. With nearby historical charms and our Bali hotelโ€™s fastidious approach to both design and facilities, Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa provides an unforgettable accommodation experience.

Contact: Dewi Karmawan, Marketing Communication Manager, Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali, Jl. Abimanyu (Dhyana Pura) Seminyak โ€“ Bali, Indonesia, Phone: + 62 361 737773, Fax: + 62 361 737772, Email: [email protected] , Web: www.anantara.com

About Eco Leadership

Eco Leadership offers a clear, compelling, science-based understanding of sustainability and a practical strategic planning framework to help organizations make the choices that will move them towards sustainability. “Our approach is one of flexibility,” says co-founder Irene Millar, “to meet our clients at their current level of understanding of sustainability and to incorporate any existing programs that are already in place.”

Eco Leadership is the Preferred Partner of Green Globe Certification in Bali, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Take your business to the next level of sustainability by contacting Abdul Rahim at: [email protected] . Or check out www.EcoLeadershipTraining.com for more details.

About Green Globe Certification

Green Globe Certification is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally-accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe Certification is based in California, USA, and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe is the only certification brand to be an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) an agency of the United Nations, and is partly owned by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

For information visit www.greenglobe.com .

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