Culture & Conservation
We think you’ll agree, our planet has been hugely generous for hosting us in the first place.
So, we’re committed to protecting it alongside our community and local partners.
Partnering for the planet
Reef Guardians
Dedicated to raising awareness of our valuable marine environment, monitoring its health, and inspiring tomorrow’s ocean advocates, we amplify the message of coral reef preservation and share vital research to deepen understanding of this fragile ecosystem. With greater insight comes the ability to begin a collective journey toward lasting protection and renewal.
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges
Together we protect, preserve, educate, and inspire by deepening understanding, appreciation, and care for the natural history and environment of Kauaʻi’s National Wildlife Refuges and native Hawaiian ecosystems. Through thoughtful educational, interpretive, and scientific initiatives, we foster meaningful connections that benefit both the public and the wildlife that call this place home.
Surfrider Kauaʻi
When you join Surfrider, you're joining a passionate group of ocean enthusiasts who have been at the forefront of ocean protection for over forty years. The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.
Foodprint Group
Foodprint Group drives Zero Waste performance in the hospitality sector with their tried and tested methodology, over 60 resources, and their daily waste tracking app, Foodprint Trax®.
Oceanic Global
Oceanic Global is an environmental advocacy organization that connects with universal passions of art, music, fashion, hospitality, technology, and more, meeting people where they're already engaged. We've partnered for happy hours, special events, and a year-long film series, “Films for Thought.”
PATH Water
PATH Water is forging the path to end single-use plastic bottles. PATH Water’s refillable and 100% recyclable aluminum bottled waters are available in all US and Canada sanctuaries. As of 2022, 1 Hotels and PATH Water have saved over 2.5 million bottles from going into oceans and landfills.
HOW TO BE AN OCEAN FRIENDLY VISITOR ON KAUAʻI
Keep Our Beaches Clean & Beautiful
Spending the day at the beach? Please pack out what you pack in. Bring your reusable water bottle and avoid single-use plastics. Visit our reception for a clean-up kit and take it on the road with you for a self-guided a marine debris beach clean-up with your family!
Minimize Plastics
Pledge to be single-use plastic free! Enjoy our refillable water vessels or bring your favorite from home. Our guest rooms are equipped with complimentary reusable aluminum Path Water bottles as well as 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay stainless steel water vessels.
Protect Our Reefs
Please enjoy the beauty of our reefs by looking but not touching. Reefs are alive and critical to a healthy marine eco-system. One of the best ways to protect them is to avoid stepping on or touching them. Additionally, protect the ocean by using only reef-friendly sunscreen. Check out Project Reef available in Goodthings Retail and our Bamford Spa as well as sunscreen stations around the pools.
In Practice
Reef Education
Though our reef may not look as vibrant as others, it is still home to thousands of tiny sea creatures and is full of life underwater. Even just stepping on them can cause damage. Did you know they can take decades to recover?
Paving the Way to Environmental Harmony
Our aim is to work in harmony with the natural environment - not around or against it. Through the use of energy tracking smart technologies at our property, we're able to measure our progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and share our findings to spark positive change in the industry.
Embracing Local Flavors
We source our food and curate culinary masterpieces, respecting local culture and honoring the natural world. We consider it our Kuleana (responsibility) - both to our guests and to the destination - to serve local, seasonal, fresh ingredients. Our sustainable and humane food practices regenerate the land, mitigate climate change, support local farming, and nurture healthy living.
Inspiring Positive Change
We launched the Certified Sustainable Gatherings program to create memorable events with minimal environmental impact. By integrating our sustainability standards, we unite hosts, vendors, and guests to nurture the planet. Each event aims to eliminate single-use plastics and divert at least 90% of waste. Through diligent planning and sustainable solutions, we uphold our commitment to Planet, People, and Prosperity.
Moving Towards Zero Waste
Together with our partners at Foodprint Group, we're on a mission to achieve at least 90% waste diversion from landfills and incinerators. So far, we've successfully diverted over 1,181 tons of waste from landfills, saving over 2,205 metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere - the equivalent of removing 491 cars from the road for one full year.
