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Holistic Eco-Certification & External Audits: El Encanto maintains rigorous environmental practices guided by its EarthCheck certification—an external auditing standard across energy, water, waste, chemicals, community impact, and more.
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Water-Wise Landscaping & Native Planting: The hillside grounds are planted exclusively with native species to aid natural water retention. Eco-friendly underground irrigation systems recycle rainwater and drastically reduce evaporation compared with traditional watering methods.
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Locally Sourced, Regenerative Food & Wine: The hotel partners with nearby regenerative farms, including Ojai Roots, for fresh produce. Their wine list clearly labels biodynamic and minimal-intervention options—making sustainable choice easy and transparent for guests.
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Plastic-Free & Waste Minimisation: Almost all single-use plastics have been removed—water is served in aluminium cans or glass bottles, coffee cups are compostable, and bulk reusable tableware is used throughout. A trash-compacting system further lightens waste and associated carbon emissions.
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Plant-Forward Menus: Their culinary offerings include plant-based prix fixe menus that emphasise seasonal, local eating—a thoughtful nod towards sustainable gastronomy.
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Eco-Conscious In-Room & Operational Practices: More than 80 per cent of lighting is LED, and at least 80 per cent of food served is organic. The hotel follows comprehensive food-waste and recycling policies and reinvests no less than 10 per cent of profits into community and sustainability programmes.
