{"id":37858,"date":"2025-06-05T14:44:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=37858"},"modified":"2026-02-26T15:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:59:46","slug":"riu-hotels-beat-plastic-pollution-strategy-sustainability-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/riu-hotels-beat-plastic-pollution-strategy-sustainability-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How is RIU Hotels Combatting Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RIU Hotels joins the United Nations #BeatPlasticPollution<\/strong> campaign this June 5, 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable tourism<\/strong>. Through its Proudly Committed<\/strong> strategy, the chain has achieved a 27.7% reduction in single-use plastics<\/strong> per stay since 2021 by eliminating disposable amenities and optimizing its supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is RIU\u2019s Commitment via the Proudly Committed Strategy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At RIU Hotels<\/strong>, we understand that fighting plastic pollution<\/strong> is not a passing trend, but a core pillar of our operational philosophy. Our Proudly Committed<\/a> strategy guides every action we take to protect the destinations where we operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We believe that protecting the environment<\/strong> is essential to ensuring the future of tourism. Therefore, we have reinvented our internal processes, seeking innovative solutions<\/strong> and sustainable alternatives that involve our employees, partners, and suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability Results and KPIs at RIU (2021-2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To measure the real impact of our environmental policies, we monitor key indicators that reflect our transition toward a plastic-free model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KPI Indicator<\/strong><\/th>Result \/ Action<\/strong><\/th><\/tr>
Single-use plastic reduction<\/strong><\/td>-27.7%<\/strong> per stay since 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Guest room amenities<\/strong><\/td>Replaced by large-format refillable dispensers<\/td><\/tr>
Sustainable dining<\/strong><\/td>Elimination of plastic straws in favor of paper alternatives<\/td><\/tr>
Supplier management<\/strong><\/td>Mandatory compliance with plastic reduction standards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Key takeaway:<\/strong> RIU\u2019s success in reducing plastic waste lies in integrating sustainability into the daily operations of every hotel and raising awareness among all teams.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Video: Sustainability Actions in Our Hotels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since we believe seeing is better than telling, we have prepared visual content explaining the transformation of our services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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