Going Green

Eco-conscious travellers can add Anantara and AVANI Hotels & Resorts in Asia to their list of approved accommodation now that they've decided to do away with plastic straws completely, switching to bamboo versions instead.

In Northern Thailand, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort works with local artist Khamchan Yano to turn fast-growing local bamboo into straws, ensuring that they're strong enough, hygienic and…