Sustainability is the new luxury and we are deeply committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and preserving the way of life and traditions of the surrounding local communities. Guests are invited to participate in a sustainability tour of the property to see our operations first-hand.
Alila Villas Uluwatu embraces an environmentally sustainable framework designed by renowned Singapore architectural firm WOHA.
WOHA’s unique design principles prioritize sustainability as much as world-class design through the use of recycled, organic, and local materials like reclaimed ulin, a wood native to the forests of Kalimantan known for its natural beauty and durability against the elements.
Alila Villas Uluwatu is the first resort in Indonesia to receive the highest level of certification from EarthCheck. We embrace environmentally sustainable design principles like using local materials from the special Bali savannah ecosystem to conserving water through our rain gardens.
Our unique flat lava rock roofs have the distinct advantage of absorbing the Bali heat to help minimize energy consumption through air-conditioning. Lava rock’s natural insulation properties, resistance to colour fading, and ability to help control weeds are among its other advantages.
Our gardens feature a diverse ecosystem consisting of chili plants, edible flowers, herb plants and fruit trees that imitate nature. In keeping with our Zero Waste Policy, the gardens also incorporate nutrient-rich compost derived from the resort’s organic waste matter.
The resort is committed to reducing waste production and reusing, recycling, and upcycling.
Our signature upcycling program crafts glasses from glass bottles, tiles from broken glass and ceramics, and pots from buggy tires.
Alila Villas Uluwatu is Bali’s first resort to substitute plastic amenities with ones made from biodegradable and compostable materials. We believe in making small changes that embrace sustainability without compromising quality.
The foundation of the resort’s Zero Waste Policy is an on-site laboratory that turns waste into high-value, reusable bioproducts. We transform organic waste matter into nutrient-rich compost to boost soil quality and nourish our organic gardens through simple yet proven mechanical and biological engineering systems.
Alila Villas Uluwatu is a proud signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative.
Led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the initiative unites the tourism sector to take concerted action to address the root causes of plastic pollution.
It takes a village to ensure that no waste produced becomes pollution.
The resort’s waste management system’s success results from a collaborative effort between our in-house Sustainability Lab and partnerships with local community businesses and organizations, creating positive situations for all. Beyond its own waste management, Alila Villas Uluwatu also collaborates with Parongpong RAW Lab, a private research institute from Parongpong Village, West Bandung, to create a positive impact solution for cigarette butt waste pollution.
In line with our Zero Waste Policy, Alila Villas Uluwatu has eliminated all single-use plastic usage throughout the resort, including back of house, since June 2021. This includes no plastic food packaging, bags or cutlery. We also encourage our team members and guests to bring their own reusable bags.
We produce our own drinking water using an on-site water purification system, an initiative that reduces waste and cuts our carbon footprint. We have also replaced single-use plastic bottles with glass bottles which we refill and reuse in-room and throughout the property.
Everyone has a part to play in creating a better future.
By communicating our sustainability efforts through social media channels, we aim to inspire. Learn more about Alila Villas Uluwatu’s sustainability efforts since day one on YouTube.
