At Sandos Hotels & Resorts, sustainable travel can and should be a force for good. That belief is at the heart of our newest sustainability milestone: a partnership with 4ocean, the leading ocean cleanup organization committed to removing plastic waste from our waterways.

Together, we’re making a tangible impact—funding the removal of 10,000 pounds of ocean-bound plastic to protect marine life and promote more responsible, eco-friendly tourism.

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Supporting Ocean Cleanup with Every Stay

This initiative isn’t just about numbers—it’s about making each guest’s visit part of a global solution. Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, and your stay with Sandos helps tackle it head-on.

Whether you’re visiting Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, Sandos Cancun, Sandos Caracol, or Sandos Finisterra, your reservation supports ongoing cleanup operations that are restoring coastlines and preserving fragile marine ecosystems.

What Is 4ocean and How It Fights Ocean Plastic Pollution

To fully appreciate this partnership, it’s important to understand the incredible work 4ocean is doing worldwide. Since 2017, 4ocean has removed millions of pounds of plastic through professional, verified cleanup crews operating across multiple countries.

As a Certified Cleanup Partner, Sandos is proud to support an organization that shares our commitment to transparency, traceability, and lasting environmental impact.

Why This Partnership Matters

By working together, we amplify our reach and strengthen our environmental mission. The combined efforts of 4ocean and Sandos Hotels & Resorts create a ripple effect—one that inspires travelers, protects wildlife, and builds momentum for global change.

Our shared values around marine conservation, eco-tourism, and verified plastic removal are what make this collaboration so meaningful.

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Sustainability at Sandos: More Than a Trend

At Sandos, sustainability is not a marketing buzzword—it’s a core value that guides everything we do. Long before this partnership began, our resorts have led the way in promoting eco-conscious travel experiences rooted in real action.

This cleanup initiative builds on years of environmental programs across our properties—each one designed to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and educate our guests.

Our Key Eco Initiatives Include:

These programs are designed to make responsible choices easy and impactful for every guest. From the moment you check in, you’ll notice that sustainability is woven into the Sandos experience.

With ongoing improvements and new ideas always in motion, we’re working to lead by example in the travel industry’s shift toward planet-friendly hospitality.

Impact in Numbers: Why 10,000 Pounds Matters

It’s one thing to talk about environmental goals, and another to measure progress. This milestone isn’t symbolic; it’s a real, quantifiable impact that translates to cleaner waters and safer habitats.

These numbers help bring perspective to the scale of the problem—and the power of collective action to fix it.

• One plastic bag can kill a sea turtle that mistakes it for food.
• 4ocean has removed over 30 million pounds of plastic since 2017.
• 10,000 pounds of plastic equals roughly 500,000 plastic bottles.
• Sandos has already eliminated 90 percent of single-use plastics from guest-facing areas.

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Thank You for Traveling with Purpose

While the 4ocean partnership is a major milestone, it’s the daily actions of our guests that truly bring our vision to life. Every refill, every reused towel, and every conscious choice adds up to a long-term positive impact.

Together, we’re proving that sustainable travel isn’t just possible—it’s powerful.

Be Part of the Change

This partnership is just one example of how Sandos is turning intention into action—and inviting guests to join us in creating a cleaner, greener future for travel.

Click here to learn more about our sustainability journey and how your vacation supports ocean cleanup, plastic-free travel, and a more responsible tourism industry.

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Certified Cleanup Partner with 4ocean – Because every pound of plastic removed makes a world of difference.