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Clean the World in Housekeeping Today UK: Housekeepers as Unsung Sustainability Heroes

January 22, 2026 by Clean the World

Housekeeper refilling hotel soap dispensers as part of Clean the World’s Global Recycling Programme, promoting sustainability and reducing plastic waste in hospitality.

In the November/December 2025 issue of Housekeeping Today UK, Clean the World founder Shawn Seipler spotlights a group of hospitality professionals who rarely get public recognition: hotel housekeepers. The feature, titled “Housekeepers: Unsung sustainability heroes,” explains that the people who make rooms spotless are also quietly delivering a more responsible future for hotels. They sort waste, recycle soap and amenity …

Passing the Buck: Who’s Really Responsible for Hotel Amenities?

October 1, 2025 by Clean the World

As the hospitality industry continues its drive towards more sustainable practices, one particular element remains under increasing scrutiny: the humble hotel bathroom amenity. Who is ultimately responsible for its lifecycle? asks Shawn Seipler, founder and CEO of global hygiene organisation Clean the World. For years, miniature toiletries have been a hallmark of the hotel experience—symbols of …

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