The opening day was further highlighted by Chef José Andrés, who delivered a keynote on the power of food in fostering positive change within the hospitality industry. The evening concluded with a vibrant Día de los Muertos-themed Welcome Reception at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, sponsored by DIRECTV® HOSPITALITY. Additionally, attendees participated in a community service effort, assembling over 1,000 hygiene kits with Clean The World for hurricane victims in Florida and North Carolina.
I am particularly proud of our soap recycling project in partnership with Clean the World - since we started midway through 2023, 455kg of individual soap bars from our guest rooms have been sent to Clean the World who sanitise them, grind them down, lab test them and form them into new bars that are delivered to Clean the World Programme worldwide, in addition 1,200 newly made soap bars have been distributed to those that need it most within the surrounding areas of our hotels.
There is little reason such initiatives would not also succeed across the pond, as such initiatives foster a culture of care and responsibility, aligning personal values with organisational goals. This is an engagement strategy Clean the World is committed to, hosting events each month designed to boost engagement among employees, between different departments, and with local communities. During ‘Random Acts of Kindness Week’ for example, employees were sent to volunteers at not-for-profits such as Second Harvest Food Bank and A Gift for Teaching, as a way of giving back.
At the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, said Shaughnessy, leftover soap bars and plastic amenities are diverted from landfills and “transformed into lifesaving supplies” through its participation in the Clean the World Recycling program. Also, leftover banquet food does not go in a general food waste bin but is designated for donation to local charities through the Chefs To End Hunger program.
Clean the World’s Robert Montgomery, Vice President of Hospitality and Product, said, “Clean the World’s partnership with Hotec showcases a powerful alliance in the hospitality industry, with the mission to enhance sustainability efforts by repurposing discarded hygiene products and promoting eco-friendly practices.
The Hospitality Show is partnering with Clean the World as its 2024 Charity Partner.
A holistic approach to sustainable hospitality, by Tommie Eaton, Director of Business Development for Clean the World in Europe.
Enterprises like Clean the World are at the forefront of this movement, challenging both hotel guests and establishments to adopt sustainable practices. By implementing trackable recycling programmes, Clean the World encourages hotels to recycle bathroom amenities such as soap and plastic bottled products, thereby mitigating environmental harm through reuse..
Clean the World, a global leader in sustainable, environmental, and social impact solutions, transforms used soap bars and plastic amenities that the hospitality industry would otherwise discard into lifesaving supplies for communities in need across the globe. Fifteen years ago, after countless nights spent in hotel rooms for work, Shawn Seipler, founder & CEO, stumbled upon a simple yet transformative question: ‘What happens to leftover soap in hotel rooms?’.
Earth Day activations taking place at Coverings 2024 will be kicked off through Coverings’ partnership with Clean the World, a global leader in sustainable, environmental and social impact solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the “Clean the World” initiative by transforming used soap bars and plastic amenities that the hospitality industry would otherwise discard into lifesaving, essential supplies for communities in need across the globe.
The opening day was further highlighted by Chef José Andrés, who delivered a keynote on the power of food in fostering positive change within the hospitality industry. The evening concluded with a vibrant Día de los Muertos-themed Welcome Reception at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, sponsored by DIRECTV® HOSPITALITY. Additionally, attendees participated in a community service effort, assembling over 1,000 hygiene kits with [CTW Events] for hurricane victims in Florida and North Carolina.
There is little reason such initiatives would not also succeed across the pond, as such initiatives foster a culture of care and responsibility, aligning personal values with organisational goals. This is an engagement strategy Clean the World is committed to, hosting events each month designed to boost engagement among employees, between different departments, and with local communities. During ‘Random Acts of Kindness Week’ for example, employees were sent to volunteers at not-for-profits such as Second Harvest Food Bank and A Gift for Teaching, as a way of giving back.
Our event with [CTW Events] built +90k hygiene kits that will be donated to organizations who support disaster relief efforts around the world.
Teaming up with CTW Events, Experience Kissimmee assembled 300 hygiene kits for distribution within the community. These kits, filled with essential items and uplifting notes, were prepared to aid those in need locally in Kissimmee, reinforcing their dedication to community support.
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