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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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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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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