Guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou can now join 2.5km or 5km hiking trips in the Haizhu Wetland Park organised by the hotel as part of the group’s worldwide Impact Experiences programme.
Positive Impact
Guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou can now join 2.5km or 5km hiking trips in the Haizhu Wetland Park organised by the hotel as part of the group’s worldwide Impact Experiences programme. The largest downtown wetland park in Southern China, the park offers abundant opportunities for visitors to learn about the unique ecosystem. During the trips, guests can directly contribute to rehabilitation efforts by carrying out various species maintenance and conservation tasks, such as tree planting, mulching, watering and invasive plant removal. The experience not only ensures a sustainable future for the wetland, but also allows participants to appreciate the importance of living in harmony with nature. www.ritzcarlton.com
Animal Lovers
The Lush Prize is back for the fifth year to award scientists and campaigners working in the fields of cruelty-free research, raising awareness and lobbying. It is estimated that there are as many as 115 million animals used in testing laboratories around the world each year. So to help bring an end to animal testing, Lush and Ethical Consumer Research Association created the prize, which focuses solely on the replacement of such practices. This year, prizes span six categories, including a new Young Researcher award, and offer up a total of £450,000 prize fund to support the winners’ work. www.lushprize.org
Buzzing Oases
To support conservation of bee species, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has recently joined forces with Pollinator Partnership to create 10 new luxurious bee hotels in the US as part of its ongoing Bee Sustainable initiative. Wild mason bees, which are effective pollinators, can rest their wings at these oases inspired by the local surroundings. For example, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa’s bee hotel takes the form of a wine barrel, while the Fairmont in DC features a design of the Washington monument. To celebrate the cause and raise awareness about the importance of bees in food systems, the participating Fairmont properties have also introduced exclusive menu items highlighting ingredients that rely on bees for pollination, such as tomatoes and eggplant. www.fairmont.com
