5 ECO-FRIENDLY HOTELS

The Brando, Polynesia Located on the small Tetiaroa atoll, this luxury resort – Marlon Brando’s former private island – honours its natural surroundings through the use of local or certified renewable materials. A deep seawater air-conditioning system runs cold ocean water throughout, providing low-energy cooling for all buildings and reducing energy demands by almost 70 per cent. The resort is fully biofuel capable and is close to achieving its goal of net zero carbon impact. thebrando.com 1 Hotel Central Park, New York This 18-storey hotel boasts a three-storey living green façade. Interiors feature reclaimed barn wood and antique bricks, room keys are crafted from recycled wood, and glasses and carafes are made from recycled wine bottles. Showers have a five-minute timer to encourage mindful water use. 1hotels.com Islas Secas, Panama This island resort’s four villas…