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Plastic pollution — it’s OUR problem!

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Stunned by the facts detailed herein, Bahia Mar has been making every effort  to be ‘plastic pro-active’ and environmentally sensitive. Our commitment Here, where we are surrounded by nature’s majesty, we feel a special responsibility. We are very concerned about the critical situation in our oceans and accordingly have a strict recycling policy. We are one of only two companies in the area who contract an outside organisation to handle our recyclables, the other being global giant Sasol. Furthermore we are currently looking for ways to reduce our plastic dependence. ‘Indestructible’ glass straws have been ordered and our bottled water purchases are under review as we investigate filtered glass drinking water. We are also in the process of changing our take-away containers to biodegradable and we have moved away from individual amenities in the rooms in favour of bulk dispensers. Beach cleaning To assist our ocean dwelling creatures and to do our share to protect our...