Bairro Alto Hotel Lisbon Case Study: Clean the World’s Global Hospitality Recycling Program

With over 1,860 hotel establishments, Portugal is undoubtedly a top destination for global travellers. In 2024 alone, the country welcomed more than 31 million tourists, accounting for over 80 million overnight stays (Portuguese Chamber). With such high visitor numbers comes a growing responsibility, especially for hotels, to manage waste sustainably. Did you know a 200-room, …

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Setting the Standard for Sustainability for Spanish Hotels: Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona | Partner Spotlight – May 2025

In 2024, Spain recorded its eighth consecutive year of tourism growth, welcoming 94 million international visitors (source). This number is expected to rise even further in 2025 (source). The country now boasts 1,502,000 hotel beds across 14,130 hotels, with an average occupancy rate of 66% (source). In total, 363.6 million overnight stays were registered in …

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Clean the World Celebrates Four Major Wins at Greengage Sustainability Awards

Clean the World is proud to announce a remarkable achievement at this year’s annual  Greengage Sustainability Awards, taking home four prestigious honors, including the highest accolade, Platinum, in three categories. The awards celebrate organizations and individuals making a real difference through the successful execution of sustainability initiatives across the events and hospitality industries. Clean the …

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Clean the World Wins Big at the 2025 Greengage Sustainability Awards

 We’re thrilled to announce that Clean the World was recognized with three major awards at the prestigious 2025 Greengage Sustainability Awards, celebrating our global impact in recycling, social enterprise, and sustainability leadership. Held at the Platinum-certified ECOsmart venue BMA House in London, this year’s awards honoured 15 categories across sustainable travel, accommodation, events, and innovation. Clean …

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Introducing Antonio Oropallo: New Sales Manager at Clean the World Europe

We are delighted to welcome Antonio Oropallo to his new role as Sales Manager for Clean the World Europe and the UK. Antonio, who has been an integral part of the Clean the World team as a Customer Success Representative, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this new role. With his deep understanding of our …

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Clean the World welcomes PPHE Hotel Group to its Global Hospitality Recycling Program advancing hotel waste reduction

How PPHE & Clean the World Are Redefining Hospitality Waste Global leader in environmental and social impact solutions, Clean the World, is proud to welcome PPHE Hotel Group (“PPHE” or “the Group”) to its Global Hospitality Recycling Program. To date, 17 of the Group’s hotels across the UK and Europe have joined Clean the World’s …

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts: Long-term Partner of Clean the World – Expanding Impact of Partnership in Europe

Clean the World’s Global Hospitality Recycling Program has been globally embraced by over 8,200 hotels since its inception in 2009. Their program has prevented over 12 million kilograms of waste from ending up in landfills, supported the donation of over 85 million bars of soap to communities in need across 127 countries, and reduced carbon …

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The Environmental Impact of Hotels: A Guide to Reduction Strategies

The hotel industry plays a significant role in global environmental impact, contributing to 1% of global emissions each year. With a typical 200-room, 4-star hotel producing an estimated 300,000 pieces of single-use plastics per month, the need for sustainable practices is more critical than ever. In alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 12, sustainable …

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Shawn Seipler’s Clean the World Mission Spotlighted in Green Lodging News: From Hotel Waste to Global Change

At Clean the World, we’re honored to share the journey of our founder and CEO, Shawn Seipler—a story recently spotlighted in Green Lodging News that began with a simple yet profound realization. Read the original article here. How It All Began In 2009, Shawn Seipler asked a question that would redefine sustainability: “What happens to the …

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Clean the World Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year in 2024

As we wrap up 2024, Clean the World is thrilled to share some exciting milestones that highlight our hotel partners’ commitment to sustainability through our Global Hospitality Recycling Program . This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, showcasing our growth and the positive impact we can make together. Exciting Growth in Hotel Partnerships Our …

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How Clean the World’s Hospitality Recycling Program can Support Hospitality Businesses in Scope for EU’s New Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD) Directive Regulations

Introduction to CSDR The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), effective from January 5, 2023, represents a significant step towards transparency in corporate practices, aligning with the European Green Deal’s 2050 climate-neutral goals. Useful sources: European Commission on Corporate Sustainability Reporting European Green Deal What is the CSR Directive? The CSRD builds upon the Non-Financial …

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The Hospitality Industry Must Step Up: A Call to Action for Sustainable Practices

The hospitality industry stands at a critical juncture. While many sectors are making significant strides in implementing sustainable practices, our industry lags behind. This disparity was starkly highlighted at the recent Global Good Awards 2024, where Clean the World was one of only two hospitality businesses out of 64 recognised for ongoing sustainability efforts. The …

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