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Sustainability Hub
Bawe Island is committed to environmental practices with the aim of implementing deeply-seeded sustainable practices that don’t compromise luxury.
A sustainable hotel concept which prioritizes the protection of natural biodiversity, with all gardening featuring natural African flora and fauna, is the premise to play a significant role in taking care of the natural environment including educating staff and guests.
The resort’s eco-friendly practices are wide-ranging and impressive including solar panels for water heating, the use of biodegradable and environmentally friendly detergents and a water-recycling system that treats and reuses sink and shower water for gardening purposes.
The property includes an onsite bottling plant so no single-use plastic bottles are necessary, a waste disposal system that coverts organic trash to compost which is then used as fertilized for gardening, and a sanitation treatment plant treating seawater—all while replacing plastic-wrapped amenities with eco-friendly substitutes. The main water source on Bawe will be an RO (Reverse Osmosis) plant with a capacity of 132m3 per day, treating seawater. Additionally, a water bottling plant will fulfill all drinking water requirements for guests and staff. Bawe Island consists of an SBR (Sequential Batch Reactor) wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 150 m3 per day. The treated wastewater is used for gardening purposes.
Protecting Our Marine Heritage
Redefining Luxury Through Nature: From Garden to Table
Bawe Island is proudly embraced by the Changuu-Bawe Marine Conservation Area, a recently designated protected zone that stretches along the entire coastline of the island. This important initiative, developed in close partnership with the Zanzibar government, is dedicated to preserving the vibrant coral reefs and the rich diversity of marine life that make this area so unique. By prohibiting fishing within the reserve, we ensure the natural regeneration of these delicate ecosystems, safeguarding the underwater environment for future generations. This commitment to marine conservation reflects Bawe Island’s promise to blend luxury with responsible stewardship, inviting guests to experience nature’s beauty while supporting its protection.
Designed in an energy-efficient mindfulness, In Bawe Island more than half of electricity is generated by a solar system of 720 solar panels, the larger in Zanzibar, producing 378 KW. Each villa is equipped with a hot water system powered by solar heaters. This renewable energy source not only provides the guest with ample hot water but also reduces our carbon footprint and minimizes environmental impact.
Bawe Island boasts its own organic vegetable garden, where freshly harvested fruits and vegetables are carefully served to Guests, offering a culinary experience infused with the island’s natural bounty. For the first time in Zanzibar, Bawe Island blends natural living with refined luxury, making low-impact travel not just a dream but a reality. With this approach, we hope to inspire other hotels to join us in preserving our natural resources and building a more sustainable future.
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