Sustainability & Community

A More Mindful Way to Experience Hawaiʻi

At Halepuna Waikiki, sustainability is part of how we care for our island home. Guided by the Hawaiian value of mālama, to care for and protect, we make thoughtful choices that conserve resources, support our local community and help protect the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi.

From responsible resort practices and locally inspired dining to conservation partnerships and opportunities to give back, we invite our guests to travel with care and create a deeper connection to the people and place that make Hawaiʻi special.

Pioneering Sustainable Beauty in Hawaiʻi

SpaHalekulani is proud to be the first spa in Hawaiʻi to partner with Green Circle Salons, extending our commitment to wellbeing beyond our guests to the environment we share.

  • Up to 95% of salon waste can be recovered through the Green Circle program
  • Hair, metals, plastics, color materials and other salon waste are separated for responsible recovery
  • Recovered materials are repurposed rather than sent to landfill

Additional Efforts

  • Paperless transactions reduce paper consumption
  • Weightless Pedicures require little to no water
  • SpaHalekulani uses 100% essential oils in place of fragrance oils
  • Massage oils and body scrubs are farmed and packaged in Hawaiʻi, supporting local sourcing and reducing transportation-related emissions
  • The Spa Boutique features Made in Hawaiʻi products, including Sea Salts of Hawaiʻi Deep Ocean Magnesium, supporting local businesses committed to environmental stewardship
  • Post-treatment tea service features locally grown herbal teas
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Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling

  • Bulk-dispensed bath amenities reduce individual packaging, with less commonly used amenities available upon request
  • Reusable wooden key cards replace traditional plastic room keys
  • Bottles, cans and other materials are separated for recycling throughout the property
  • Reusable cloth laundry bags are provided in place of plastic
  • Usable linens, uniforms and amenities are donated to local organizations rather than discarded
  • Cloth napkins and refillable containers are used in place of disposable alternatives
  • Halepuna works with vendors to minimize packaging and prioritize reusable or recyclable options
  • Styrofoam is not purchased, and incoming packing materials are reused whenever possible
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Responsible Resort Practices

  • Water refill stations are available at the pool and around the property
  • Laundry and Housekeeping incorporate biodegradable products and reusable alternatives where possible
  • Laundry detergents with little or no phosphates and environmentally responsible garment-cleaning methods help reduce environmental impact
  • Cleaning products, paints, solvents and pest-control products are evaluated with an emphasis on safer alternatives
  • Integrated pest management practices help reduce reliance on chemical pesticides
  • Garbage liners made with recycled plastic help reduce the need for newly produced plastic.
Halepuna Pool
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Energy Efficiency

Occupancy sensors are installed to control Air-conditioning and lighting systems for the property

ENERGY STAR equipment is used whenever possible

LED and other energy-efficient lighting systems are used to further reduce energy consumption.

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Water Conservation

Low-flow showerheads in all guest rooms help conserve water without compromising comfort.

Our optional linen program allows guests to reduce laundering during their stay.

Weightless Pedicures at SpaHalekulani require little to no water.

Behind the scenes, water-saving measures include high-efficiency fixtures and routine leak monitoring.

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Reef-safe sunscreen is provided at the pool, with compostable containers used for distribution.

Native Hawaiian and drought-tolerant plants are incorporated throughout the property landscape, supporting conservation while reducing water needs.

Halepuna’s gardens celebrate plants with ecological and cultural significance, connecting guests to Hawaiʻi’s living landscape.

Volunteer with Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi
Volunteer with Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi

Join us in giving back to the land through our community partnership with Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi, a local organization working to restore traditional Hawaiian agriculture in the He‘eia wetlands. Guests are invited to participate in volunteer workdays, where you’ll connect with the cultural and ecological history of this special place.
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Plant a Native Tree
Plant a Native Tree

Support reforestation through the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative. Guests can sponsor a tree to be planted, or visit HLRI and arrange to plant a tree in person.
Plant a Native Tree
Manoa Heritage Center
Visit Mānoa Heritage Center

Manoa Heritage Center is a 3.5-acre living classroom dedicated to promoting the understanding of Hawaii’s natural and cultural heritage. Featuring Kūkaʻōʻō Heiau, the last intact heiau (ancient temple) in the greater ahupuaʻa (land division) of Waikiki, as well as one of Oahu’s most diverse collections of native Hawaiian plants and garden of Polynesian-introduced plants (also known as canoe plants).
Manoa Heritage Center
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Care for Our Ocean

Help mālama Hawaiʻi’s ocean through simple choices during your stay:

  • Choose mineral-based sunscreen to help protect coral reefs
  • Admire honu and other marine life from a respectful distance
  • Avoid touching or standing on coral
  • Reduce single-use plastics and leave our beaches as you found them

Care for Our Land

Help mālama Hawaiʻi’s land through simple choices as you explore:

  • Stay on designated trails to help protect native plants and sensitive habitats
  • Leave plants, rocks and other natural features where you find them
  • Reduce waste and dispose of rubbish responsibly while exploring the island
  • Support local farms, conservation efforts and businesses that care for Hawaiʻi’s natural resources

 

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Halepuna Access Program: Enjoy Complimentary O’ahu Cultural Experiences

Through the exclusive Halepuna Access program, guests enjoy complimentary admission to two of Oʻahu’s most iconic cultural institutions: the Bishop Museum and the Honolulu Museum…

Honolulu Museum of Art
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Project Reef

Featured at our pool and Spa Boutique, Project Reef creates reef-conscious sun care while supporting ocean restoration, beach cleanups and watershed conservation. With every purchase, the company funds the removal of one pound of ocean-bound plastic.

Green Circle Salons

Green Circle Salons helps beauty and wellness businesses recover and repurpose up to 95% of their beauty waste, diverting hair, foils, color materials and other salon waste from landfills and waterways.

Sea Salts of Hawaii

Sea Salts of Hawaii

Harnessing pure deep ocean water off the Kona Coast, Sea Salts of Hawaiʻi creates mineral-rich products using natural solar evaporation while giving 1% of sales to support the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project.

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