Hand Washing Day: Clean Hands, Healthy Society

“VIRAL and bacterial infections have become a threat to the health and well-being of adults and children in every society, from highly developed to developing countries. Hence, it is an aspect that ought to be given a special attention in order to curb the spread of infection. Every member of the society, be it market …

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If The Brady Bunch Home Were Getting A Makeover, This Hotel Might Just Be The Result

“If home renovation shows existed 50 years ago, a modern makeover of the Brady Bunch house might reveal the Palihotel Seattle. The plaid and floral furniture is new, the walls are a darker shade of green and the appliances are sexy Smeg, but the retro result is eclectically hip and homey.” “Bouquets Seafood, fruit, vegetables, …

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A Look At Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino’s 25 Years Of Impact

13. Harrah’s employees and their families as well as Ak-Chin Indian Community members participated in the following CodeGreen activities: Shred-It and Adopt A Highway clean up events, creation of an Employee Garden, clothing drives, Earth Day celebrations, creating Clean the World Hygiene kits for veterans in need, community conservation festivals, tree raffles for Arbor Day …

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Can Your Hotel Soap Save Lives?

“The United Nation reports that a staggering 3 billion people worldwide don’t have basic hand-washing facilities in their homes. Lack of soap and clean water leads to communicable diseases such as cholera and dysentery, and it’s estimated that diarrhea linked to poor sanitation kills almost 300,000 children younger than five every year.  Which is why major hotel …

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The Best Inns And Hotels In Kennebunkport

“Located on the banks of the Kennebunk River, Nonantum Resort has been welcoming weary travelers since 1884. While the inn is known for its spectacular water views, it should also be noted that the staff make sustainability a top priority. Almost one ton of unused bath products have been recycled by the hotel over the past …

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Research Conducted For Clean the World: Bacterial Contamination Common In Refillable Dispensers

“ORLANDO, FLA.—A research study conducted on behalf of Clean the World by the University of Arizona (UA) showed a 100 percent bacterial contamination rate in refillable dispensers that contain shampoo, body wash, conditioner, hand soap, or lotion. Of 82 samples taken, 63 (76 percent) yielded bacterial numbers greater than 1,000 colony-forming units per gram of …

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Hilton Lathers Up Soap Recycling Programme To Support Communities In Need

“Hilton’s soap recycling efforts in Europe will be supported by a new Clean the World facility, which opened in Amsterdam last year. From 2020, this facility will recycle soap from Hilton’s hotels in the UK and 17 countries across Continental Europe. “Partnering with brands such as Hilton helps us to deliver much-needed hygiene supplies to …

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Research Conducted For Clean the World: Bacterial Contamination Common In Refillable Dispensers

“ORLANDO, FLA.—A research study conducted on behalf of Clean the World by the University of Arizona (UA) showed a 100 percent bacterial contamination rate in refillable dispensers that contain shampoo, body wash, conditioner, hand soap, or lotion. Of 82 samples taken, 63 (76 percent) yielded bacterial numbers greater than 1,000 colony-forming units per gram of …

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Regional Company Of The Year: Palm Holdings

“Palm Holdings also places a priority on giving back to the community. In 2017, the company launched a philanthropic arm called the Palm Holdings Family Foundation. “All our hotels are involved — we’ve been a key donor in our local communities and involve our staff in where we allocate funds,” says Taneja. Among the Foundation’s …

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Company Of The Year: Hilton Canada

“A company with 100 years of history, Hilton understands the importance of giving back. For example, every shift, when members of the housekeeping staff at a Hilton hotel clean a room, they gather up the used bars of soap to be repurposed for a grander application — a new life helping less fortunate people. “That’s …

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Escape To Sandpearl Resort On Florida’s Gulf Coast

“So Blue and Yet So Green; Sandpearl Resort is also a leader in environmental conservation, the first Silver LEED-certified resort in the state. The program improves energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation and natural resource conservation. They’ve also partnered with Clean the World, which recycles guests’ leftover soap and shampoo to reduce waste and provide essential …

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Making Spirits Bright

“Clean the World:For many children in underdeveloped countries, something as simple as a bar of soap can be all the difference in preventing diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea—which can kill approximately 1.8 million people annually. Through its foundation, not only does Clean the World bring handwashing supplies and training in places like Tanzania and …

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Hyatt Is Eliminating Travel-Sized Plastic Toiletries

“Hyatt is the latest international hotel brand to ditch travel-sized toiletries from its rooms, following Holiday Inn-owner InterContinental Group and . Portable tubes of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel will be replaced with bulk-sized toiletries across Hyatt‘s global chain of 220,000 rooms beginning in June 2021. The changes will affect Hyatt‘s 900 hotels worldwide, encompassing …

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 11/25/19 (Volunteer Day, Starbucks Tumblers, “The Little Mermaid” VHS Phone Case, RIP Bongos Pineapple, And More)

“It’s a fantastic day to be out at Disney Springs. It’s Volunteer Day and Disney is hosting some events to help guests get involved and give back to the community. We stopped in to check out the one-day only “Volunteer Village” and see what we could do to help.” … VIEW SOURCE

Indian Nurses Donate 1,000 Hygiene Kits To Charity, Homeless

“The aroma of Indian cuisine filled the St. Matthew’s Church family center Saturday afternoon as dozens of volunteers raced to package 1,000 hygiene kits for donation — the event a charitable start for the fledgling San Antonio Indian Nurses’ Association, a nonprofit group founded in February.” … VIEW SOURCE

Sandpearl Resort – Florida’s Jewel On The Gulf Coast

“Look around and all you see is the pure white sand and crystal blue waters of the 2.5 mile stretch of Clearwater Beach. Welcome to the sheer splendor of the AAA Four-Diamond Sandpearl Resort, part of the Opal Collection of luxury destinations. This four-star hotel blends the radiant beauty of the coast with luxury amenities …

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Disney Teams Up With Disaster Relief Agencies To Support Recovery Efforts In The Bahamas

“Over the last few months, Disney Cruise Line Cast and Crew Members have worked diligently to provide immediate short-term relief to those impacted. Disney Cruise Line Cast Members assembled more than 1,500 Clean the World personal hygiene kits. Clean the World is a global health organization committed to providing sustainable resources, programming and education focused on …

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Walt Disney World Resort Update For November 2019

“This coming Saturday, November 23, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products will join Mickey Mouse and friends and the Aguirre family who were recently named the first-ever Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year on the Marketplace stage at Disney Springs, to mark the start …

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Pay It Forward With Family Volunteer Day Celebrations In Disney Parks!

“Disney Springs in Disney World will be buzzing with celebrations! At 10:30 AM at the Marketplace Stage, you can join Mickey Mouse and friends and Disney exec, Bob Chapek, in celebrating the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year, the Aguirre family. The Aquirre family started a nonprofit called Emily’s Meals which …

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Help Celebrate Family Volunteer Day With Disney

“After the celebration, guests can head over to a nearby “Volunteer Village” between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to take part in fun volunteer activities that support local nonprofits. Volunteers can help Clean the World, write postcards for Operation Uplift, and participate in a nature activity with the Disney Conservation Fund. Anyone who participates will be eligible to receive exclusive offers …

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How to celebrate Family Volunteer Day At Disneyland, Disney World

“At the Walt Disney World Resort, the day will kick off at 10:30 a.m at the Disney Springs Marketplace stage. Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Bob Chapek, will be joined by Mickey Mouse and friends to celebrate the Aguirre family from Texas, who were recently named the first-ever Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year, following a …

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DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP:

“Over the last few months, Disney Cruise Line Cast and Crew Members have worked diligently to provide immediate short-term relief to those impacted. Disney Cruise Line Cast Members assembled more than 1,500 Clean the World personal hygiene kits. Clean the World is a global health organization committed to providing sustainable resources, programming and education focused on …

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Refill ‘N Beyond: Helping Communities And Workplaces Become A Forefront Of ‘Greenovation’

“As gathered by Clean The World, a World Health Organisation arm, around two million plastic bottles and partially used bars of soap are used and apparently thrown away worldwide. In reality, 90% of plastic in the world doesn’t get recycled. They all make their way to landfills, as well as the ocean. So, what can …

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Sleepless in Seattle? No More, At The Downtown Palihotel

“The Vibe: Nautical and eclectic. Standout Detail: The hotel prides itself on its eco-friendly efforts by sourcing all local fruit, veggies, and seafood from near (and beloved) neighbor, Pike Place Market. Partially used soap bars and bottled bath products are donated to Clean the World for a second life. This Place Is Perfect For: Seattle …

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Disney Cruise Line Continues Recovery Efforts in The Bahamas By Teaming Up With Disaster Relief Agencies

“Previously, we brought you the news that Disney Cruise Line had committed to more than $1 million in cash and in-kind support to help Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts in The Bahamas. As part of that initiative, Disney announced it has teamed up with three leading disaster relief and recovery organizations. These organizations include the American …

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Hyatt Is Eliminating Travel-Sized Plastic Toiletries

“Hyatt is also placing a greater emphasis on encouraging customers to use reusable water bottles by making bottled water available only by request and increasing the number of fresh water stations in its lobbies. The initiative is part of the hotel chain’s broader commitment to “reduce disposables and select environmentally preferable options whenever possible,” the …

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How TCF Center, Caesars, LA Convention Center And More Are Getting Greener

“U.S. Hard Rock Hotels Offers Hygiene Kit Events As part of its “Save the Planet” campaign, Hard Rock International recently partnered with Clean the World to offer a unique meeting experience that encourages teambuilding while giving back to the community, reducing waste and helping those in need.  During Clean the World’s Hygiene Kit Events, groups can work in …

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Premium Soap For Men: 7 Artisanal Specialty Soaps

“I like the look of this men’s bar soap by Marlowe—simple, to-the-point, and very masculine. It’s an exfoliating bar, which means it’s intended more as a face wash than as a shower bar, but it would work for either. If you’re a man who could use a good face scrub to get the day’s grit …

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Hotel Soaps Are Cleaned To Be Recycled And Reused

“Clean the World cleans and recycles used hotel soaps to donate them to countries with high death rates of diseases linked to poor hygiene Watch the full episode: Hotel soaps get a new life once they are collected by the nonprofit Clean the World, which cleans and donates them to countries with high death rates …

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Triple Award Winning Sandymount Hotel Is Crowned Europe’s Leading Green Hotel

“In 2013, Sandymount Hotel took an eco-friendly and sustainable approach to achieve a greener, cleaner hotel by reducing both energy and water consumption. Fast forward to 2019 and the ‘green’ award winning Sandymount Hotel is the European front-runner. As part of the waste prevention system, the Loughran family and green team members have reduced, re-used …

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Plastic-free travel

“Of course, for us it doesn’t end with signing the plastic pledge and calling it a day. We want to take action! To do this, we partnered up with the NGO Clean The World to highlight accommodations at bookdifferent.com that take part in reducing plastic pollution. This is only the beginning, as we believe that …

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Season 2 E41 – Hotel Soaps Are Cleaned To Be Recycled and Reused

“Hotel soaps get a new life once they are collected by the nonprofit Clean the World, which cleans and donates them to countries with high death rates of diseases linked to poor hygiene. As hotel chains move to eliminate small plastic bottles, organizations like Clean the World plan for this eco-friendly future.” … VIEW SOURCE

Hard Rock Teams Up With Clean the World For Sustainable Give-Back Initiative

“With the motto, “Save the Planet,” part of its DNA since it began nearly 50 years ago, there’s no doubt that Hard Rock International strives to make a positive impact. The global hotel brand has partnered with Clean the World, an organization that recycles hotel hygiene products, to offer a unique experience to meetings, incentives, …

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Students Organize Hygiene Drive For Local Nonprofits

“Professor Karin Braunsberger, who teaches an online course called “Principles of Entrepreneurship,” likes assigning projects where students do “real-life work” whenever possible. This semester, while brainstorming projects, she was contacted by Wanda Chaves, a USF alumna, who provided a pre-built project that would have students work with local nonprofit organizations. The project, Social Entrepreneurship Experiential …

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News in brief

“Simon Vincent, president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Hilton, said: “The expansion of our soap recycling programme not only helps us to reach our environmental goals, but also contributes towards tackling the significant hygiene epidemic which sees around 3,600 children under five die every day due to lack of access to clean …

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How TCF Center, Caesars, LA Convention Center and More Are Getting Greener

“As part of its “Save the Planet” campaign, Hard Rock International recently partnered with Clean the World to offer a unique meeting experience that encourages teambuilding while giving back to the community, reducing waste and helping those in need. During Clean the World’s Hygiene Kit Events, groups can work in teams to build hygiene kits …

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FANTASY • The Bronx Wanderers • Donny & Marie • Las Vegas Sands • Big Boys Toys

“On Oct. 5, Las Vegas Sands, along with global health organization Clean the World and the American Red Cross, partnered for a world-wide disaster relief kit build and blood drive to support community preparedness and social relief efforts. The sixth annual event was hosted at The Venetian Resort, where hundreds of Venetian Team Members and …

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Atrium Hospitality Adds Three Branded, Full-service Hotels To Its Expansive Management Portfolio

“Atrium Hospitality is ranked one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company manages a portfolio of 84 hotels in 28 states, representing well-known brands such as: Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, among others. With nearly 10,000 passionate associates, Atrium operates 20,897 guest rooms/suites and more than 3 million square feet of …

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Debuts In The Dominican Republic With Brand’s 500th Hotel Opening Milestone

“Located at Avenida Winston Churchill 107, Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo offers guests convenient access to downtown attractions. The hotel is walking distance from the Acrópolis Center and the upscale shopping district of Blue Mall. Guests can explore the fascinating Colonial Zone, stroll through Los Tres Ojos Park or take in the beauty of …

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The New Generation of Green Hotels

“So how did we get here? Past perceptions might have been that to keep things green while travelling, we should stay in smaller, locally owned hotels. But leaving aside the issue of ownership, and looking purely at ecologically friendly initiatives, recently the big brands have really raised their game. Last year, Hilton pledged to cut …

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Changing The Lives of Millions With A Bar Of Soap

“In a single-car garage 10 years ago, Seipler started Clean the World, with one goal in mind: “We were going to save millions of children’s lives around the world.” With the help of his family, eight of them started scraping soap with potato peelers, cooking it, grinding it, and re-forming it into new soap bars.” …

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Major Hotels Make Move To Bulk-Size Toiletries | Shift Expected To Reduce Waste By Eliminating Up To 500 Million Mini-Bottles Yearly

“In 2018, Marriott — whose brands include Ritz-Carlton, W and Sheraton among others — tested bulk amenities in 1,000 hotels to positive feedback from guests. Adding all properties will bring a significantly larger environmental impact, said Naguib, leading to a 30% reduction in plastic use. Most of the brands are working to shift their amenities …

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Golden State Bans Hotel Mini-toiletries In Effort To Minimize Waste

“To reduce the impact of plastic waste pollution, California banned hotel and lodging use and distribution of travel-size plastic toiletries. No longer will miniature personal care products like shampoos, conditioners and liquid bath soaps be part of the amenities package. The proliferation of single-use plastics has devastated the environment and is overwhelming landfills . To …

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Clean the World Challenge

“Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton are rolling up their sleeves for the Clean the World Challenge. The brands are challenging hotel owners and Team Members to collect bars of soap left behind by guests to be recycled into 2 million bars …

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Seven Stylish Airline Amenity Kits That Are Eco-Friendly

“United’s amenity kits themselves are not focused on environmental practices, per se. Yet the airline’s sustainability-focused Eco-Skies initiative and partnership with Clean The World, an organization that combats preventable hygiene-related deaths, is worth mentioning. After flights, crew members collect unused items from onboard amenity kits, such as toothpaste and hand sanitizer. The airline then sends …

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“God In Shoes” Coordinates Widespread Outreach In Orlando, Florida, To Serve Women And Their Families

“As result of those meetings and months of planning, the women’s convention participants volunteered at several locations, including organizations that address homelessness (Orlando Union Rescue Mission, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, and Christian Services Center of Central Florida); organizations that combat hunger and food insecurity (Second Harvest Food Bank, Rise Against Hunger, and …

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Hunt Military Communities Hosts Helping Hands Week

“Hunt Military Communities’ (HMC) employees joined forces to help support their local communities by participating in Hunt’s annual Helping Hands Day. In all, more than 35 organizations, located throughout the United States, were supported by hundreds of HMC employees who closed down their offices for the day to volunteer their time and energy in support …

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Travelodge Canada’s Environment Initiatives

“Hagel noted that Canadian Travelodges will all be becoming Green Key certified. And while it is not a brand standard yet, hotels should offer guests the opportunity to receive 500 Wyndham Rewards points if they opt out of room cleaning. He also lauded Travelodge Canada’s partnership with Clean the World. Clean the World creates new …

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Bluegreen Vacations Celebrates Its Season Of Giving

“Over 120 community organizations across the U.S. benefited from Bluegreen Vacations Corporation’s (“Bluegreen Vacations”) annual Season of Giving campaign. During the month of November, associates and guests of the vacation ownership company participated in outreach initiatives across its network of 67 United States-based resorts. The Company partnered with national organizations including Feeding America, the Salvation …

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St. Andrew’s School Alum: Dorian Relief Effort Not An Opportunity, It’s An Obligation

“We were extremely impressed with the number of volunteers wanting to help out in the wake of this disastrous storm,” Metropulos said. “In the U.S. as well as Grand Bahama, we had locals coming up left and right to help lend a hand to collect and distribute these relief supplies. We could not have done …

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