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plastic bottles per minute globally—by 2020 over half a trillion plastic bottles will be sold. 91 per cent of these bottles are not recycled. As a keen swimmer, I’ve seen first-hand howmuch plastic ends up in the ocean and on beaches, where it harms animals and entire ecosystems. But what can we do about it?’ Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu takes measures across the board when it comes to sustainable initiatives and the island hosts an on-site drinkable water production and bottling plant. The usage of plastic bottles is banned, and glass bottles are used for all serving purposes instead. Recycling is the norm here and it feels the obvious and natural thing to do. Visitors become attuned to the whole atmosphere at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu and guests speak of how peaceful and authentic the whole resort is. Unlike most other five-star resorts in the Maldives, the 98 villas here are traditionally designed. The circular buildings seamlessly merge with the surrounding nature—they feature thatched roofs and rustic terra cotta tiles and between the locations guests follow paths shaded by tropical ferns, vines and palms.