RIU Hotels & Resorts _ Sustainability Report 2019

Sustainable Measures Plastics Reduction

In one year and in 19 destinations, RIU has avoided the consumption of 180 tons of plastics. However, the company couldn’t reach the target marked for 2019 to eliminate single-use plastics and because of the COVID, 2020 will represent a year of setback in its achievements.

How long does it take for plastics to decompose?

600 Years Fishing line

100 Years

30 Years Plastic wrap

Single-use plastic consumption

Lighter

2018

2019

2 %

2 %

3 %

4 %

9 %

19 %

500 Years Bottle

Glass 75 Years

5 Years

53

%

24 %

61 %

Cigarette butt

23 %

400 Years Cutlery

55 Years

6 Months Balloon

Plastic wrap & others Waste bags Containers and disposable tableware Amenities Miscellaneous *

Bag

* Coffee kit, vinyl gloves, AI wristbands, laundry bags, straws and cocktail decorations

Plastic reduction indicators Approximate weight

Howmany years does it take for a yogurt tub to decompose in the ocean?

Items

weight (t)

Disposable tableware and containers

153,32

2019

Straws

25,59

It has recently been found on a beach in Spain a 44-year-old Yoplait yoghurt container, practically intact and without any sign of decomposition.

Laundry bags

0,87 0,74

Cocktail decorations

180,52 t

Total

180,52