Soul Community Planet Hotels Offers a More Planet-Friendly Way to Vacation

The hospitality industry accounts for around 1% of global emissions, so discover what the better alternative is to help the planet on vacation.

Is the hotel industry bad for the environment?

It seems every day, we find another industry is taking a toll on our planet. But we are not here to ask you to stop vacationing; in fact, we are here to provide a better solution so you can enjoy your vacation, help the planet, and have peace of mind. 

The issue with the hotel industry at large is that when it operates on such a large scale, with no circular or regenerative business model, it is bound to use up natural resources and contribute to global emissions. 

Take a look at the top environmental issues of the hotel industry:

• Carbon emissions:

The hospitality industry contributes to 1% of global carbon emissions due to energy consumption, transportation, and waste generation. 

• Water consumption

Water is a fundamental resource in many hotel operations, such as heating and cooling, F&B, irrigation, spas and pools, and guest rooms. In some locations, the average hotel guest uses eight times more water than the local community.

• Single-use plastics 

From soaps to toothbrushes, single-use conditioners, and lotions, the hotel industry has made single-use plastics a staple in each room. They promote single-use disposal and contribute to global plastic waste at a large scale. 

• Negative impacts of the tourism industry

Unregulated tourism often leads to overcrowding and puts a strain on fragile ecosystems. For example, hotels often use up large amounts of resources such as water and electricity, leaving the local communities without essential resources. 

What is Soul Community Planet Hotels?

Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels is a hotel chain rooted in sustainability and community. This company's business model is based on the idea that staying at a hotel doesn't need to be bad for the environment and can actually be done in a more planet-friendly way. 

SCP Hotels addresses several environmental issues, primarily tackling the problems of carbon emissions, waste management, and unsustainable sourcing in the hospitality industry. Every time you choose to stay at an SCP Hotel, you help fund and support their Every Stay Does Good® program.

With each stay at an SCP Hotel:

• You provide 1 adolescent with well-being tools to build mental health skills through We Well-being.  

• You plant 1 tree in an unnaturally deforested area around the world through One Tree Planted.

• You help clean 1 square meter of Costa Rican coastline through Innoceana's Pristine Playa program.

When you stay at SCP Hilo, SCP Seven4One, or Laguna Surf Lodge:

• Wildlife Fund

You restore makai (the seaside) by removing 2.2 pounds of trash from local beaches in Hawaii through Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund for each stay at SCP Hilo.

• Boardriders Foundation and SeaTrees

You plant one sea tree along the Southern California coastline through Boardriders Foundation and SeaTrees for each stay at SCP Seven4One or Laguna Surf Lodge.

Here are the details of their impact so far:

• 215k adolescents supported

• 224k trees planted around the world

• 33k sq meters of beach cleaned along the Costa Rican coastline 

• 88k pounds of trash removed from Hawaiian beaches

• 10k sea trees planted along the southern California coast

How do SCP's goods serve human or planetary needs?

Human Needs:

SCP Hotels focuses on enhancing guest wellness through comfortable accommodations, dedicated wellness spaces, and healthy dining options.

Planetary Needs:

By implementing eco-friendly practices, such as regenerative travel and sustainable sourcing, SCP Hotels helps protect and preserve the environment for future generations. SCP's dining options feature plant-forward, farm-to-fork menus that prioritize sustainably sourced ingredients, reducing the carbon footprint and supporting local farmers.

Is SCP a sustainable company I can trust?

SCP Hotels has proven that it actively promotes sustainable practices. 

Here are other reasons why we vet SCP as a sustainable company:

• Regenerative Travel: 

Initiatives to leave destinations better than found.

• Every Stay Does Good Program: 

Contributions to local communities with each stay.

• Fair Trade Pricing: 

Ensuring fair pricing that reflects guest experiences.

To learn more about SCP's sustainable sourcing practices:

Explore SCP Hotels on our sustainable marketplace for more information and to see how you can make a positive impact through your travel choices.

We Need Your Help

We are building a living economy that can safeguard the Earth. Your support is crucial in helping us reach this goal. With a well-developed living economy, we can leave behind companies that prioritize profit over our planet. With your contribution, we can continue to create an economy where people and nature thrive together.

Your contribution, no matter how small, has a lasting impact. 

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Our online marketplace proudly showcases other vetted sustainable businesses similar to Soul Community Planet that contribute to the Circular Economy. Each company featured in our marketplace undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, ensuring products adhere to our four-step methodology. When you choose to support these businesses, you're not just making a purchase; you're investing in a thriving economy that prioritizes environmental preservation. 

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Key Takeaways:

• SCP Hotels focuses on guest wellness through comfortable accommodations, dedicated wellness spaces, and healthy dining options.

• They implement eco-friendly practices, such as regenerative travel and sustainable sourcing, helping to preserve the environment for future generations.

• Their plant-forward, farm-to-fork menus prioritize sustainably sourced ingredients, supporting local farmers and reducing the carbon footprint.

• SCP promotes regenerative travel to leave destinations better than found, with each stay contributing to local communities and environmental initiatives.

• Fair Trade Pricing ensures that guest experiences are reflected in fair pricing.

• Explore SCP's sustainable marketplace for more information on its sustainable sourcing practices and how your travel choices can make a positive impact