Raquel, founder of the Fifty Shades Greener blog, talks about her awareness of the wastage created by the hospitality industry and her efforts to counter them. Her passion and love for tourism is countered by her utter distaste for the pollution caused by the booming industry. She got in touch with Rasika Perera, the founder of Ravana Garden sustainable Boutique Hotel, to get his views on the subject.

Canary Wharf Magazine dubs Ravana Garden “A hotel with a conscience” as it breaks down all the ways the beach boutique hotel has managed to put sustainability first. Starting with the design of the hotel where the number of rooms was decreased and so were the sizes of the rooms to ensure minimal use of building materials. The hotel has consciously left out televisions from the rooms to promote spending time outdoors; this is all in addition to getting rid of paper menus and directories, as well as encouraging paperless bills.

LUXlife Magazine recognized the devotion and effort taken by Ravana Garden towards sustainability and named it ‘Most Outstanding Tropical Hotel’ in LUXlife Magazine’s 2019 Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards. The hotel does not falter in luxury, but keeps its promise of sustainability first. Ravana Garden aims to tie in the Sri Lankan culture through organic food and community empowerment to deliver a unique and personalized experience for their guests, while providing the utmost luxury; all under the umbrella of sustainability.

The Eco-Conscious Traveller blog lists down their favorite eco-resorts in Sri Lanka. The Ravana Garden is stated as a “truly sustainable business” because of all the initiatives that were taken in the making of this beach boutique hotel. Not only are you getting the most picturesque and peaceful setting with private gardens, green paddy fields and an ocean view, you are also getting the satisfaction of knowing that you aren’t causing any negative impact on the planet as you take in its undeniable beauty. The hotel arranges excursions like boat rides, bird watching, treks, picnics and Madal fishing (available on certain days of the year) for its guests to enjoy the surrounding nature as well.