![]() Guests will also have the chance to learn more about the resort’s partnership with the Olive Ridley Project, and will be encouraged to adopt a sea turtle during their stay. The hotel has also set out to implement a comprehensive coral propagation project, helping to establish the Fari Islands as a new standard-bearer for marine conservation in the Maldives. Leading regular guest and team beach clean-ups both on site and on neighbouring local islands, Patina is striving for 10kg of marine plastic to be collected for every stay, which is then cleaned and repurposed into Parley ocean plastic material. Sought-after for its crystal clear waters and bright blue hues, it comes as no surprise that Patina Maldives is on a mission to tackle ocean pollution. With the ultimate goal to nurture ecosystems and empower the local community, one percent of Patina Maldives’ gross operating profits will be put towards funding charitable initiatives in the area, focusing on supporting Maldivian women and children, and those local communities most heavily impacted by global climate change. Those drawn to the ocean can sign up for free diving lessons, while free PADI dive certifications are offered to local Maldivian children – helping to raise next-generation awareness of the local ocean environment. Travelling with kids in tow? The resort’s kid’s club, Footprints, is powered entirely by Swimsol, a company specialising in marine offshore solar panels, and serves as a space for kids to learn about the earth and even turn recycled ocean plastic into models using 3D printing and laser cutting technology. Starting with nurturing sustainable values in tomorrow’s travellers, Patina Maldives is addressing waste in its local supply chain and boosting the health of its neighbours and local environment to ensuring energy-positive operations – including becoming the first resort in the Maldives with 100 percent solar-powered kids’ club, recreation and dive centres. ![]() ![]() Known for its sustainable ethos, Patina Hotels & Resorts’ roots in striving for perpetuality is mimicked across its properties in both the Maldives and Ubud, Bali. ![]()
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