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Alex Conti, founder of Eco Hotels of the World, picks ten of his favourite eco-destinations from across the globe and highlights the practices that marks these out as stalwarts of the green agenda

Andbeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Tanzania
Remote and romantic, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is the only lodge in the game-rich Lake Manyara National Park.

Overall Rating: ***(3)
Energy Rating: ***(3)
Generator switched off at every opportunity. 60% of lodge converted to energy saving globes.
Water Rating: **(2)
As it is in a national park only plants native to the area exist and the owners have suggested a removal plan for exotic invader plants that do exist.
Disposal Rating: ***(3)
Wet waste supplied to local pig farmer. Glass recycled. Incineration best current option for dry combustible waste.
Eco-Active Rating: ***(3)
Protection Rating: *****(5)
Our mantra of “Care of the land, wildlife and people” and “give more; take less” describes how we operate.

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