Maldives goes eco‑luxury

Reethi Faru timed its observance to Earth Hour’s 20th anniversary on Saturday, 28 March 2026, aligning local action with the global theme “Create the Biggest Hour for Earth.” The island staged a visual display by assembling participants on the beach into the number “60” and implemented a timed reduction in electrical use by dimming lights and switching off non‑essential equipment between 8:30pm and 9:30pm. After the hour, guests were offered a low‑key programme including a beach film screening and a small bonfire, part of the resort’s broader guest‑engagement approach to sustainability during high‑profile awareness moments. Reethi Faru’s published sustainability materials list on‑island investments such as solar installations, a biogas plant that supports fuel and water production, and systems to reuse treated wastewater for irrigation. Sirru Fen Fushi’s acknowledgement by Travel + Leisure sits within the publication’s Asia Pacific Luxury Awards framework, with voting for the 2026 programme open until 6 April 2026 and the resort’s general manager, Gerhard Stutz, named in related voting pages. The Sirru Fen Fushi property markets a 120‑villa inventory across beach, overwater and jungle settings and features an island‑spanning infinity pool reported at roughly 200 metres in length — amenities that industry guides cite when positioning the resort amid 2025–26 ultra‑luxury openings across the Maldives.