In a bid to reduce wastage and promote sustainable practices, Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa has initiated a “no bin day” at the resort’s cafeteria to target zero wastage in meals.
During the recent commemoration of Earth Week, resort employees organised activities which included several eco-friendly initiatives such as recycling, reducing wastage, promoting sustainability and giving back to the community.
“Our team members are always innovating new ways to be stewards of our community,” a statement from the resort said.
“The Ika kids club activities had recycled materials for arts and crafts, and a team member ‘Master Chef mystery box competition using local produce.”
The statement stated a program called meals on wheels was organised where volunteers distributed cooked meals to the displaced living along the Nadi and Lautoka corridor as part of giving back to the community.
Meanwhile, Hilton properties in Fiji, Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji partnered with Fiji Chemicals to launch Glass Crushing for Bricks.
“The goal of the program is to reduce waste and environmental impact while creating an eco-friendly building material.
“The process of glass crushing for bricks involves finely crushing waste glass and mixing it into a cement mixture for use in construction.
“The resulting material is durable, cost-effective, and provides a unique design aesthetic.”
Under this partnership, Hilton properties in Fiji will work with Fiji Chemicals to collect and transport waste glass from its resorts to Fiji Chemical’s facility for processing.
“The processed and refined glass bricks will then be distributed to identified communities for use in construction and other projects.”
Chemicals Fiji stated it would divert 365 cubic metres of glass a year from landfill facilities.
“We intend to convert the crushed glass into products for the building industry.
“We have already diverted 6500 bottles which have been used to make non-slip flooring by Fosters Industrial Hygiene Solutions for one of their clients rather than importing the glass from New Zealand.”
The glass crushing machine was funded by the New Zealand High Commission.
