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Clean the World Europe Moves to New Home in Aalsmeer!
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news – Clean the World Europe has completed its relocation to Aalsmeer, Netherlands! The decision to move from our former location at Moezelhavenweg 9 (Prodock) in Amsterdam is thanks to our ever-expanding operations. We are thankful for this new opportunity to grow and produce even more impact! As …
Clean the World – Your Plastic Recycling Partner
Although some commercial waste management companies make hotels separate their recyclables (paper, plastics, glass, etc.), much of your plastics are not recycled at all. In fact, they get sent straight to the landfill. That’s why we are different! Our Global Hospitality Recycling Program gives hotels an easy way to recycle their discarded guest room soaps …
A Letter from Our Team
Dear Awesome Supporters, Happy National Gratitude Month! We couldn’t think of a better time to send you a massive virtual hug and a treasure chest of thank yous. November is all about celebrating gratitude, and YOU are at the top of our gratitude list. To our fabulous clients, you’re not just clients but partners in …
Clean the World, Kapellerput Hotel Heeze, and ADA Cosmetics: A Sustainable Partnership Driving Positive Change
Clean the World is proud to partner with Kapellerput Hotels in Heeze, which places sustainability at the heart of its practices. With a focus on recycling, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and ethical sourcing, Kapellerput is a beacon of environmentally responsible practices. Through our Global Hospitality Recycling Program, which transforms used soap bars and plastic amenities …
Clean the World UK Showcases at the Independent Hotel Show in London
Clean the World’s UK team had a fantastic time at the Independent Hotel Show London, where Clean the World Global proudly showcased our commitment to sustainability alongside other leaders in the industry. The event brought together like-minded organizations, including Green Key England, mission: net zero, and Planet Mark. It was a fantastic event that highlighted …
Clean the World Paves the Way for Sustainable Hospitality Practices at GSTC Webinar
Clean the World, in collaboration with Responsible Plastic Management (RPM) and Greenview, is thrilled to have presented as part of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) webinar series. This recognition underscores the significance of our collective efforts in driving positive, impactful change within the hospitality industry. During “The Power of Soap and Plastic Recycling Programs …
Marriott’s MESH and Clean the World Go Hand in Hand
Making Sustainability Easier We’re excited to share that Clean the World’s collection data is now accessible to all Marriott hotels worldwide through their MESH (Marriott Environmental Sustainability Hub) platform. MESH helps Marriott track and report their sustainability efforts across all their hotels. Streamlining a hotel’s collection data directly into MESH makes reporting impact “hands-free” and …
Join CTW Events in Creating a Greener Tomorrow
October 24 marks International Day of Climate Action, and at CTW Events, we’re committed to helping people and organizations make the world a better place while being kind to our planet. Let’s dive in and learn more about how our efforts help protect and preserve the environment. Our Mission in a Nutshell At CTW Events, our mission …
CTW Events Partnered with Amazon for Global Month of Volunteering
Together, we are helping to make the world brighter and better! Are you interested in creating change? Book a CTW Events Experience and help make the world a better place! Book a CTW Events Experience today!
Various Hyatt Hotels in the UK and Ireland Join Forces with Clean the World UK
In line with Hyatt’s commitment to advancing environmental action so that destinations around the world are vibrant for colleagues, guests, customers, owners, investors, and communities, a number of Hyatt UK and Ireland hotels have signed up to take part in the Clean the World UK’s Hospitality Recycling Program. Through this recycling program, the participating hotels …
Clean the World To Present at Global Sustainable Tourism Council Webinar
Clean the World, Responsible Plastic Management (RPM), and Greenview Recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Clean the World, Responsible Plastic Management (RPM), and Greenview have received recognition from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), industry leaders in sustainable hospitality, for our exceptional sustainable initiatives. This recognition underscores the …
Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Is Leading the Way for Sustainable Hotels
Offsetting the Impact of the Hospitality Industry Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow is setting a commendable standard for environmentally responsible hotel operations by partnering with Clean the World and Green Key England in the UK. Through this collaboration, Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow is driving sustainable hotel practices and inspiring others to follow suit. The UK’s …
City of Amsterdam Partners with Clean the World in Impact Deal
Amsterdam’s Commitment to Sustainability The City of Amsterdam, renowned for its strong commitment to sustainability, has partnered with Clean the World to drive impact, reduce waste, and support CO2 reduction goals within the city. Together, we are reaching out to local hotel partners throughout Amsterdam to get to know the services and impact of Clean …
September Marks National Preparedness Month – Are You Prepared for a Disaster?
Dubbed the “Summer of Extremes,” this year has produced 23 separate billion-dollar natural disasters during the first 8 months. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, these events include 18 severe storm events (tornado outbreaks, high wind, hailstorms), two flood events, one tropical cyclone, one wildfire event, and one winter storm or cold wave. …
What is Sustainability?
Understanding Sustainability and How Clean the World is Shaping a Better Future for Our Planet The Power of Sustainability Sustainability is an increasingly important concept today as we face pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. The concept of sustainability encompasses a wide range of practices and principles aimed at creating a balance and awareness of …
Why is Sustainability Important?
How Clean the World is Doing Our Part to Drive Sustainability Globally In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has become a topic of significant importance. From climate change and environmental degradation to social equity and ethical practices, there are numerous reasons why sustainability should matter to everyone. In this article, we will explore the significance …
What is Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)?
The Emergence of ESG In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has gained significant attention in the business world. As consumers become more invested in sustainability and ethical business practices, ESG factors are now considered essential in assessing the long-term sustainability and ethical impact of companies. This comprehensive guide will explain ESG and its …
The Detrimental Effects of Plastic: How It Threatens Our Health and the Planet
Clean the World is Driving Awareness of Plastics to Support Environmental and Social Change Introduction Plastics have seamlessly integrated themselves into our daily lives, but the true cost of their extensive use is only now coming to light. Staggering figures show that plastic consumption has quadrupled over the past three decades due to burgeoning markets. …
Why Do Hotels Need to Recycle? And Why Clean the World is the Perfect Recycling Partner!
In today’s fast-paced and consumer-centric world, recycling is more important now than ever. Millions of pounds of waste go to our landfills every year, taxing our natural resources and environment. However, if we embrace circular practices like reducing resource and energy demands, reusing materials, and utilizing waste, we can help protect our planet. With its …
Welcoming CTW Events: Driving Impact through Circularity and Collective Action
We are excited to welcome you to explore CTW Events, our new brand initiative that focuses on mobilizing and empowering volunteers to make a tangible difference in the communities where they live, work, and play. CTW Events, a distinct and dynamic brand under Clean the World Global, specializes in curating impactful team-building experiences that resonate …
Clean the World and Green Key Partnership: Driving Sustainability and Social Impact in the Hospitality Industry
How Hotels Embracing Sustainable Initiatives Are Making a Difference The hospitality industry has recognised the growing importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, with customers and investors seeking businesses that prioritise sustainability. In response to this demand, a new partnership has emerged between Clean the World and Green Key in England. This partnership offers …
Clean the World Has Distributed 80 Million Bars of Soap!
Clean the World is thrilled to share that we have now distributed over 80 MILLION bars of soap to communities in need across the globe. Clean the World has calculated that 1 bar of soap equals 100 handwashes, so with 80 million bars of soap, we have provided 8 BILLION handwashes. We could have only …
What are the Different Types of Plastics?
The 7 Types of Plastic Plastics have become an integral part of our daily lives, playing a crucial role in countless applications across industries. However, not all plastics are created equal. There are numerous different types of plastics, each with unique properties, uses, and environmental implications. This article will explore the most common types of …
Marriott Vacation Club’s Partnership with Clean the World Showcases Inspiring Impact
We are excited to celebrate Marriott Vacation Club this month for its continued commitment to sustainability and tremendous impact through Clean the World. As of June 2023, Marriott Vacation Club has distributed 627,435 soap bars through Clean the World’s recycling program. By collecting discarded soap and plastic bottled amenities (e.g., shampoo, conditioner, body wash), Marriott Vacation Club has …
Amazon Employees Across Europe and the UK Built 32,300 Hygiene Kits for World Refugee Day
For Hospitality Article Click Here In a powerful display of solidarity, compassion, and commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), Amazon employees from across Europe and the UK joined forces in a series of Impact Events focused on assembling hygiene kits to support World Refugee Day on June 20. Through the unwavering dedication and effort of …
Clean the World Unveils ExperienceHub: An Innovative Online Event Registration Platform
At Clean the World, we are excited to unveil our brand-new online event registration platform, ExperienceHub, designed to transform the way you plan and execute impactful events. With a focus on convenience, customization, and transparency, our platform empowers you to create memorable experiences that bring teams together and make a positive impact. Join us as …
Celebrating Summit Hotels’ Environmental Impact
This month, Clean the World is thrilled to recognize – and applaud – the stellar results of Summit Hotels Properties as they continue to raise the bar in our Global Hospitality Recycling Program and continue to showcase their unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and community support. Summit Hotels has shown a deep understanding of the …
Embracing Hope and Compassion
As the first half of the year 2023 comes to an end, we take this time to look back and reflect on the many important communities that make up our diverse and beautiful world. Each year, on June 20th, people around the world come together to commemorate World Refugee Day. This significant event serves as …
Clean the World welcomes THE PIG as a new Global Hospitality Recycling partner in the UK.
Clean the World is thrilled to announce its Global Hospitality Recycling Program partnership with THE PIG, which operates a collection of small lifestyle hotels within the UK with a focus on authenticity, informal design, and eco-friendly practices. Each PIG hotel has its own personality and sense of self. Every property comes with laid-back, warm service …
SoJo partners with Clean the World to recycle their bathroom amenities
Via the Clean the World Global Hospitality Recycling Program, Clean the World and sojo, the vacation rental industry’s first automated amenity platform, have joined forces to fulfill their common mission of leading the vacation rental industry’s sustainability efforts by recycling bathroom amenities and reducing the amount of waste ending up in landfills. Sojo’s innovative approach …
Clean the World Makes a Real Ecological Impact on the Hospitality Industry
Clean the World has been making significant strides in promoting sustainability and reducing waste in the hospitality industry. Founded in 2009, the organization has expanded globally, partnering with over 8,200 hotels and resorts. Its purpose is simple: saving millions of lives around the world while simultaneously diverting amenity waste generated by the hospitality industry. One …
5 Reasons to Choose CTW Events For Your Next Team Building Event
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, Clean the World is providing a unique opportunity to help those in need, while engaging communities and employees. Via the Clean the World Kit Building Experience, companies can participate in a fun and impactful team building event, where individuals work together to build kits, such as …
Celebrating 11 Years of Impact with Caesars Entertainment
Clean the World’s mission to protect the environment and save millions of lives by leading a global hygiene revolution began in 2009. Since then, we have locked arms with the hospitality industry, helping to put their otherwise discarded soap and amenity bottles into the hands of men, women, and children in need. Since 2010, Caesars …
Morgan Heritage Launches the iJAM Music Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Orlando, Florida – Grammy Award-winning Morgan Heritage (Roy “Gramps” Morgan, Peter “Peetah” Morgan and Memmalatel “Mojo” Morgan) today announced the iJAM Music Festival – Where Impact Meets Music. The one-day festival features international music superstars performing a spectrum of genres including Reggae, Rock, R&B, Soca, Latin, and much more all while bringing …
A Decade of Impact
As our 10 year anniversary comes to a close, we wanted to share with you the amazing impact we have made together. The past ten years have been nothing short of inspiring. Clean the World, along with amazing partners like you have made a huge impact around the world. That is something we are extremely …
Border Soap & Hygiene Relief
We have 500,000 bars of brand new soap, 10,000 hygiene kits and tens of thousands of other hygiene items that are ready to ship to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Detention Centers. Watch the video below for information on how you can help. The crisis at the border has garnered national attention and Clean the …
Welcome to the Global Hygiene Revolution.
Clean the World is proud to announce the following new partners to its Hotel Recycling Program: Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Centre Canal District Hyatt Regency Düsseldorf Sea Breeze CourtSuite Hotel Pincoffs Doubletree North Charleston-Convention Center Destination Residences Hawaii – MauiHilton Knoxville Airport Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station Lee House Pensacola The Inn at Circle T …
New Hospitality Partners
Hampton Inn & Suites Hope Hampton Inn Lafayette – LA Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza The Just Inn Home2 Suites Denver South Centennial Airport Home2 Suites Eagan Minneapolis Home2 Suites by Hilton Richmond Hill Savannah I 95 Palihotel Seattle Home2 Suites by Hilton Frederick Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlottesville Downtown Four Seasons Hotel …
Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton Expand Company’s Partnership with Clean the World
Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton Expand Company’s Partnership with Clean the World in time for National Handwashing Awareness Week, Hilton Supports Industry’s Largest Soap Recycling Program MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In honor of National Handwashing Awareness Week, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton announced a partnership with Clean the World, the world’s largest organization …
Team building to make an Impact
There has been a shift in the way businesses operate. Companies are more focused on a collaborative workplace instead a competitive environment–the objective is strength in numbers, right? This is where teambuilding activities, essential to a company and its employees, come into place. There are many benefits to hosting teambuilding activities in the workplace. To …
Drive for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is important and is becoming more highly demanded by consumers—and we believe this is good news! CSR, a broad term to describe a company’s efforts to make a positive societal impact, is the corporate world’s opportunity to start being about more than just profit. B corporations like Clean the World take …
Get Involved with Clean the World
Did you know that more than 2.3 billion people lack access to basic sanitation? Due to WASH-related causes (those involving Water, Sanitation, or Hygiene), the leading cause of death for children under five is still hygiene-related illnesses like diarrhea and pneumonia. More children die from WASH-related causes than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. These numbers …
Soapbox and Clean the World Foundation Reach Partnership Milestone To Donate 57 Million Handwashes
In Honor of World Hand Hygiene Day, Clean the World Foundation Celebrates Soapbox as Largest One-for-One Partner Press Release – Georgetown, D.C. (May 4, 2018) – Clean the World Foundation, a leader in Global Health, is celebrating partner Soapbox on World Hand Hygiene Day. Every purchase of Soapbox’s personal care products, including shampoo, conditioner, body …
Clean the World Announces Partnership with the Witness Group
For immediate release: Recycled Hygiene Products Will Save Lives Around the World ORLANDO, Fla. — (March 22, 2018) – Discarded soap and bottled amenities left behind by guests at the Witness Group properties now have a second life thanks to a recycling program from Clean the World, a leader in Global Health, that helps fight …
Clean the World Welcomes Springwood Hospitality to the Global Hygiene Revolution
Springwood Hospitality is a growing, Pennsylvania-based hotel development and management company – and one of the latest to join Clean the World’s Hospitality Partner Program. The Springwood team focuses on three simple words that describe the company’s philosophy: Caring, competent and committed. Team members across all the properties work together as one unit to serve …
Soap Collection is Off to an Amazing Start at The Plaza Hotel
When The Plaza Hotel in New York City opened in 1907, it was impressively described as the greatest hotel in the world. More than 100 years later – The Plaza is still know for impressive achievements. The iconic hotel recently joined Clean the World’s amenity recycling program. Within a week, the housekeeping staff had already …
Saluting All Our Fabulous Hotel Room Attendants
This is International Housekeepers Week! IHW is held every year during the second full week of September and sponsored by IEHA. It is dedicated to recognizing the efforts of hard-working custodial staff members. Cleaning employees have one of the toughest jobs in a building – and one of the most important. They are the true …
PRESS RELEASE: Clean the World Launches Hygiene Kits for Veterans
Clean the World launches new Veteran Hygiene Kits and a social media contest to honor heroes ORLANDO, Fla. – (Mar 31, 2017) – Clean the World is launching new Veteran Hygiene Kits to save the lives of our heroes. These life-saving Hygiene Kits include hygiene products from our global mission, along with important protective items, …
Celebrating Influential Women
Clean the World proudly celebrates Women’s Month. Joan Toth by Pam Rosenburg A woman that influenced my life and made me learn what hard work was is Joan Toth. She was an Associate Publisher of Convenience Store News in 1992 when I met her. I was her Assistant in NYC. She expected nothing less than …
Concord Hospitality and Clean the World deliver half of a million bars of soap to families in need.
We are pleased to recognize our partner Concord Hospitality for their amazing contribution to the Clean the World Hotel Recycling program. Concord was one of the first management companies to adopt our program for all of their properties. Since 2010, Concord Hospitality properties combined have collected 104,952 lbs. of soap. Through our partnership, we have distributed …
Celebrating Orlando United Day – A Day of Love and Kindness
Monday, June 12th, 2017 marked one year since 49 innocent lives were lost during the Pulse Nightclub tragedy in Orlando. Within that year, so much happened here in the community of Orlando and all throughout the world. People chose love over hate and united with their neighbors rather than let fear overcome their lives. This …
Clean the World’s work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals
As a global social enterprise, Clean the World is committed to being a leader in both environmental sustainability as well as global health. This means being actively involved in global multilateral and multi-stakeholder groups and discussions to help maximize our impact – including global commitments like the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs are a …
Clean the World finishes another successful school year with Soap in Schools
On Wednesday, May 17th, Clean the World visited our final Soap in Schools program of the 2016-2017 school year. This was a great event at Memorial Middle School in Orlando, Florida. We went with the intentions of educating but left with the gift of a beautiful lesson. Many of our families were so excited to …
Orlando United Day
A Day of Love and Kindness Almost a year has passed since that night that has forever changed and shaped the Orlando community. On June 12, 2016, 49 lives were taken during the Pulse nightclub tragedy and the community of Orlando answered to this act of hate and violence with love and togetherness. We showed …
LONZA you really made our day!
Excited. Grateful. Inspired. That is how you made us feel. From April 24, 2017, to April 30, 2017, Clean the World embarked on the adventure of raising money for our Soap in Schools program in India and the reception was outstanding! The goal of our campaign was to raise $2,500 dollars to bring hygiene education …
PRESS RELEASE: Clean the World Launches Hygiene Kits for Veterans
Clean the World launches new Veteran Hygiene Kits and a social media contest to honor heroes ORLANDO, Fla. – (May 18, 2017) – Today, Clean the World, a leader in global health, launches new Veteran Hygiene Kits to improve the lives of our heroes. These life-saving hygiene kits are specialized for veterans and include basic …
Partnering with Children International to save even more lives in Zambia
Clean the World partners with Children International to save even more lives in Zambia Children International works to save and improve the lives of children living in poverty by providing health, education, empowerment, and employment. In 2016, Clean the World partnered with Children International to deliver soap and hygiene education to vulnerable, impoverished children in …
Soap in Schools Program Launches in Las Vegas, NV
Clean the World is thrilled to announce the launch of our Soap in Schools program in Las Vegas thanks to our sponsor Sands Cares. Our Soap in Schools program began in January of 2016 and currently runs domestically in Orlando, Florida and internationally in Kenya and Tanzania. In the coming months of 2017, Soap in …
Clean the World Volunteers at He Got Up: Helping the Homeless
Clean the World Volunteers at He Got Up: Helping the Homeless On a sunny Sunday, April 5th Clean the World helped Orlando shine a little bit brighter by volunteering at an event called “He Got Up.” He Got Up is hosted by the Orlando Serve Foundation and is a day of celebration and service to …
Help Bring Hygiene Education to India: Find Out How
Help Bring Hygiene Education to India: Find Out How Clean the World’s Soap in Schools program will be launching in India, but we can’t make this possible without your support. Our Soap in Schools program began in January of 2016. We visit schools and share our mission to children and families on the importance of …
Soap in Schools program is Saving Lives in Tanzania
Clean the World’s Soap in Schools is Saving Lives in Tanzania Clean the World’s Soap in Schools program in Tanzania launched in September 2016. During Soap in Schools, we teach proper handwashing techniques and distribute soap every two to three weeks to over 5,000 elementary school children. These children and their families in Tanzania need …
Richard Quest explores the Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
An in-depth look at Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Clean the World as Richard Quest explores the ways the travel industry is giving back by doing good — and what benefits it has for the companies themselves. Travel Gives Back Keeping the business traveler happy is not just about good service. Travel companies are realizing …
Transforming the Travel Industry One Bar of Soap at a Time
Travel industry cleans up its act Five million bars of soap get thrown away every day in hotels across the world, says Shawn Siepler, CEO of Clean the World. Here’s what he did about it. Source: CNN Main Photo by Tim Aamirzadeh
Travel+Leisure: This Is What Happens to Half-used Hotel Room Soap
Unless you plan on holding up in a hotel room for an extended period of time, it’s safe to say that complimentary bar of soap won’t get used up. But where does that soap go after the hotel guests are gone? [av_button label=’CLICK HERE TO READ MORE’ link=’manually,http://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/hotel-room-soap?Internal+Recirc+-+FB=partner_TIME_FB&xid=time_socialflow_facebook’ link_target=’_blank’ size=’x-large’ position=’center’ icon_select=’no’ icon=’ue800′ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’theme-color’ …
Meet Your Customer Service Rep: Donya McSwain
You might’ve spoken with them already, but for those who haven’t had the chance to meet the wonderful individuals that make up Clean the World’s stellar Customer Service team, here’s your chance! We will be spotlighting a team member each month to help you get to know the face on the opposite end of the …
Clean the World Announces Upcoming International Distribution Trips for 2017
Clean the World Foundation is excited to announce we will be traveling to Guatemala, Zambia, and the Philippines in the coming months of 2017 for our International Soap Distribution trips. We’re looking for guests to join us this year to help educate the local communities on the importance of hand washing. As Clean the World strives …
“Clean Goes Green”: Clean the World Celebrates Earth Month This April and Every Day
Who said loving the earth had to last only one day? Clean the World celebrates planet Earth every day through our global hygiene revolution, but in light of Earth Day on April 22, we’re especially highlighting why our impact on it is so important— so we’re celebrating sustainability and green initiatives the entire month of …
Clean the World Global Headquarters in Orlando has moved
Clean the World is excited to announce that we’ve moved locations! Clean the World has relocated to: 2544 E. Landstreet Rd, Suite 600, Orlando, FL 32824 This is our new global headquarters, recycling operational center (ROC) and volunteer center. All soap and bottled amenity shipments, product donations, company correspondence, mail, payments, and volunteers should come to …
Clean the World Partners with The Beauty Initiative to Help Women Feel Confident & Beautiful
In December 2016, Clean the World partnered with The Beauty Initiative to provide hygiene products to women across the state of Florida. The Beauty Initiative is a non-profit organization that’s mission is to provide free sanitary products to women who are homeless or who experience financial hardships. Our bars of soap and bottled amenities helped …
Las Vegas Students Working Hard to Make a Difference
Clean the World is eternally grateful for the volunteers who help us achieve our goals of recycling soap and saving lives. Among these amazing volunteers are a group of students from Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Clean the World team members work hand-in-hand with young adults in Cheyenne’s Postsecondary Opportunities for Students …
Middle School Students Learn the Importance of Hand Washing
On February 15, Clean the World employees volunteered at Memorial Middle School in Orlando for our monthly Soap in Schools program. We had the wonderful opportunity to teach students the importance of hand washing, while also keeping them engaged and creating an environment where they have fun learning about germs and hygiene! To begin the …
PRESS RELEASE: Fairmont St Andrews Supports Clean the World Initiative
Five-star hotel joins international recycling program and will donate soaps and bathroom amenities to organisations around the world ST ANDREWS, Scotland – 23 January 2017 – Fairmont St Andrews has joined the Clean the World hospitality initiative, which will see the five-star Scottish resort donate its soaps and discarded hygiene products to be recycled for …
New Clean the World Hotel Partners: November and December 2017
Everything we do at Clean the World starts with our amazing hotel partners. Here are the most recent additions to the Clean the World family: • The Hotel Congress, Tucson, AZ • Days Inn Austin/University/Downtown, Austin, TX • Lucky Dragon Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV • Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Beaverton, Beaverton, OR • Residence Inn …
NEWS RELEASE: Palm Holdings Inc. Announces Soap Recycling Partnership With Clean the World
Hygiene Products to be Recycled for the Benefit of Disadvantaged People in North America and in Developing Regions Around the World TORONTO, Canada — (Jan. 9, 2017) – Palm Holdings North America announced today it has entered into a partnership with Clean the World to collect and recycle hotel soap and bottled amenities that will …
School Attendance Leaps 45% During Kenya Program
In November, we wrapped up our inaugural nine-month Soap in Schools Program in Kenya, and we have the final results. Across the 12 schools, serving more than 4,000 children, we saw an overall reduction in hygiene-related illnesses (diarrheal diseases, pneumonia, and skin infections) of 56 percent. And school attendance increased 45 percent from when the …
NEWS RELEASE: Former Orlando Predators Head Coach Rob Keefe Joins Clean the World as Manager of Products and Business Development
4-Time Arena Football League Champion Will Focus His Energy, Passion, and Winning Spirit on Addressing Hygiene Needs in Communities Nationwide ORLANDO, Fla. — (Dec. 1, 2016) – After leading the Orlando Predators to back-to-back Arena Football League South Division championships during his three seasons as head coach, Rob Keefe is tackling a new challenge. …
Welcoming Hundreds of New Recycling Partners to the Clean the World Family
We regularly spotlight new hotel partners in the Clean the World newsletter. However, we have an unprecedented number of hotels joining since Hilton announced that all 750 properties across its All Suites brands will recycle discarded soap and amenity bottles through Clean the World. We want to make sure all our fans, followers, and supporters get a …
Girl Scouts Learn About the Importance of Hand Hygiene on Global Handwashing Day
On Saturday, Oct. 15, we observed Global Handwashing Day by hosting a group of Girl Scouts at our Orlando facility for activities that were both educational and life-changing. Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective way to prevent diseases. Clean the …
Las Vegas Sands Builds 35,000 Hygiene Kits at The Venetian
On Saturday, Oct. 1, we were on-site for the 2016 Las Vegas Sands Global Hygiene Kit Build with Clean the World, where more than 500 volunteers assembled 35,000 hygiene kits! There was plenty of music, excitement, and fun. But most importantly, this event gave us the opportunity to serve those in need in Las Vegas with soap …
Shipments of Clean the World Soap Help Hurricane Matthew Victims
UPDATED ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 Late last week, we announced that recycled soap had shipped from Clean the World facilities in Orlando and Las Vegas to the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Matthew. Now we are pleased to follow up with news about where those shipments are: • Haiti: More than 191,000 bars of soap have been shipped …
Hilton Launches Major Expansion of Industry’s Largest Soap Recycling Program to Help Communities in Need
1,370 Hotels Will Now Participate, Including All 750 Properties in Its All Suites Brands Program Has Already Donated More Than Four Million Bars of Soap McLEAN, Va. – Oct. 11, 2016 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced that all 750 properties across its All Suites brands will recycle discarded soap and amenity bottles …
A Note From Pastor Julio Brutus, Caribbean Director for Clean the World
Dear friends: It is with a great deal of sadness and a broken heart that I must inform you of the status of our beloved nation of Haiti. Adding to the pain of this misery-stricken country, Hurricane Matthew made landfall near Les Anglais, Haiti Tuesday, October 4 at 7 a.m. This storm is the first …
Meet Your Customer Service Rep: Selina Johnson
You might have spoken with them already, but for those who haven’t had the chance to meet the wonderful individuals who make up Clean the World’s stellar Customer Service team, here’s your chance! We are spotlighting a team member each month to help you get to know the face on the opposite end of the phone …
Saluting All Our Fabulous Hotel Room Attendants
International Housekeepers Week is every year during the second full week of September and is sponsored by IEHA. It is dedicated to recognizing the efforts of hard-working custodial staff members. This year we invited some hotel partners to brag about their room attendants. Elan Hotel in Los Angeles The team does an amazing job. They pride themselves on …
Hygiene Kits: A Holiday Gift for Your Community
Football season just started. Kids are back in school. And you finally had your first pumpkin latte of the year. So that means the holidays will be here before you can say “Black Friday.” As you plan your company’s holiday party, consider doing something a little different and including a give-back element with Clean the …
Kenya Soap In Schools Update
In late August, Clean the World Foundation Managing Director Sam Stephens visited our Soap in Schools program locations in Kenya to see what kind of progress we made after six months of full-time operation. We’re working across a network of 12 schools serving over 4,000 elementary-aged children in rural villages throughout the country. Our baseline study …
Soap In Schools Part II: Launching in Tanzania
Thanks to generous support from the Starwood Foundation, we have replicated the Soap In Schools Program in Tanzania. As in Kenya, we’re focusing on a network of schools, conducting a baseline study to understand local hygiene needs, and implementing programming to improve health and school attendance. In Tanzania, we conducted a baseline assessment across 15 …
Girl Scouts Bring Hope to Swaziland through Soap
Sisters Taylor and Samantha Lane of Fairfax County, Virginia, visited the African country of Swaziland this summer on a hygiene mission. As part of Samantha’s Girl Scout Gold Award project last year, both sisters traveled with Clean the World to the Dominican Republic to help distribute soap and teach the importance of hand-washing and good …
AdvoCare ‘Ladies Alive’ Attendees Assemble 32,000 Hygiene Kits for Families in Need
AdvoCare, a premier health and wellness company, recently donated more than 32,000 care packages to 11 women’s and homeless shelters after a series of Clean the World Hygiene Kit events. AdvoCare Independent Distributors assembled the kits in April during the company’s nationwide series of women-led events: Ladies Alive. “No one should ever go without basic …
Marina Bay Sands Team Builds 20,000 Hygiene Kits
On July 28, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore hosted the first of four 2016 Clean the World hygiene kit builds taking place at Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) properties from July through December. Team members came together as part of the third annual Las Vegas Sands Global Hygiene Kit Build to assemble 20,000 hygiene kits …
Neema Hospitality Embraces Conservation Efforts
Discarded soap and bottled amenities left behind by guests at all Neema Hospitality hotels now have a second life thanks to the company’s partnership with Clean the World. Founded as a family business in 1986, Neema Hospitality is a privately held owner/operator of limited-service hotels. Neema’s portfolio includes franchise licenses with Hilton, Intercontinental Hotel Group …
Press Release: Hilton Worldwide, Guest Supply Provide Key Assistance Helping Clean the World With European Expansion
Collaboration Sets an Example for How Companies Can Work Together for Social Good Just seven years after starting in a small Orlando garage, Clean the World has grown into a worldwide social enterprise with operations on three continents. The organization’s resources are primarily focused on recycling, soap distribution, and hygiene education. Therefore, international expansion would …
Global Health Events Elevate Clean the World Foundation in WASH Sector
In May, Clean the World Foundation was delighted to participate in two important events in the global health community. First, we attended the WASH Futures conference in Brisbane, Australia, with some of the most innovative organizations and leaders in the WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sector. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about …
Wings of Faith Ministries: Changing Lives With Soap
Earlier this year, Clean the World provided more than 5,000 recycled soap bars to Wings of Faith Ministries in Tustin, California. The soap was used to support Native Americans connected to the Thoreau Native Outreach, Hope Center, NAOMI House (Native American Outreach Mission), and Tolani Lake Youth Project. The children at NAOMI House often arrive …
Kenya Program Reduces Illness Among Students
In March, Clean the World launched our “Soap in Schools” program in Kenya with the support of Starwood Foundation. During the nine-month hygiene education program, we provide soap and hygiene education to more than 4,000 primary school children who live in extreme poverty. The program started in February with a baseline study of students in …
Press Release: Going Green for the Hospitality Industry Just Got Easier
Clean the World and The Super Recyclers, a winning partnership for hotels wanting to reduce their environmental footprint Montréal, June 13th, 2016—Two innovative recycling teams have joined forces to offer hotels in Canada an easy way to go green. As a team, Clean the World and The Super Recyclers are helping this hospitality service reduce their …
Green Lodging News, Greenview Go ‘Live’ With Green Lodging Survey
With the support of Clean the World and Green Key Global, and the sponsorship of Aquawing Ozone Laundry Systems, Green Lodging News and Greenview have launched the world’s premier Green Lodging Survey. You can access the survey by clicking here. Tens of thousands of green lodging establishments around the planet are encouraged to benchmark their …
Paint BeCAUSE by Let’s Gogh Art Central Florida to Benefit Clean the World and Pulse Employees
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