The 10 Most Sustainable Hotels in Florida

Stay Plastic Free, EDITION Hotels’ worldwide campaign aiming to take single use plastics out of the hospitality industry, was first launched at their beautiful Miami Beach property. Led by Ben Pundole, EDITION’s VP of brand experience and founder of AHotelLife, the initiative not only eliminated straws, bottles, cups, lids and other plastic items from all their locations, but also provides a library of cost effective alternatives to any hotel wanting to take a more conscious approach to their operations.

Across our resort grounds, we implement ecologically friendly practices that conserve resources and protect the environment, promising an enhanced quality of life for future generations. Our efforts epitomize The Breakers’ devotion to environmental stewardship while maintaining the distinctive quality and world-class service that guests expect of our resort. These green endeavors include energy efficiency, water conservation and waste reduction.

The Breakers is committed to expanding and enhancing all of our environmental programs to protect and preserve our precious natural resources. We are also honored to be a Green Power partner of the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Social impact

As a modern organization employing more than 1,800 people, our sense of social responsibility extends to our team, our environment and our community. From employee wellness and sustainable practices to community enrichment and powerful partnerships, our commitments not only ensure our enduring success, but also contribute to a sense of greater good.

Energy binds everything and everyone, but we also need it to keep the lights on. We have implemented a wide range of energy, WATER, and environmental design strategies to keep our footprint small.

We look to spark conversations about the environment and our role in protecting it. We do this through organized volunteer activities and paid volunteer days for our teams, advocacy and educational initiatives like our partnerships with organizations such as the NRDC.

From air and water filtration systems, to biophilic design principles and the use of natural materials throughout our spaces, we place health and wellness at the center of design, construction, facilities and operational decisions.

We want a stay at EAST Miami to be fun, energizing and inspire people to embrace a greener lifestyle. From the sustainable design of our LEED certified hotel to our recycling programs; our eco-friendly choices benefit our guests, team and the environment.

Our team are serving up local sourced dishes, recycling everything from soap to flip-flops, and partnering with local community groups to find more ways reduce, reuse and recycle. And this is only the start! 

In 2014, Hyatt launched its 2020 Vision to tackle the most pressing global environmental issues we can influence. It is based around goals for reducing energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at our hotels, recycling and waste reduction, supply chain sustainability, and building efficiency – challenges that require collaboration with our industry, other businesses, and thought leaders.

While variability in municipal and commercial infrastructure presents challenges, we strive to reduce waste and increase recycling rates by supporting hotels with guidance and training materials. We also have a range of recycling and waste management strategies we apply, including steps like working with Clean the World to donate gently used soaps and shampoos.

Edgewater is breathtakingly luxurious, with many eco-friendly amenities, practices, and policies. Each day, your suite will be meticulously cleaned using biodegradable products. In order to save water, bed linens are changed every three days. I’ve read enConserving devices saves water and electricity. The hotel uses primarily recycled and compostable paper products. We also been choosing softeners for well water in order to provide the best water quality possible.