Rebranding Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry: Insights from IMEX Frankfurt 2025 By Clean the World

At IMEX Frankfurt 2025, we had the privilege of discussing sustainability on the People and Planet Stage, with Tommie Eaton, our Ambassador for Clean the World in Europe, sharing his thoughts on how we communicate sustainability in the hospitality industry. The Challenge of Sustainability Fatigue One of the main issues Tommie addressed was sustainability fatigue, …

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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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Hilton Sofia Joins Clean the World’s Global Hospitality Recycling Program in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sustainable Hotels on the Rise in Europe Clean the World is proud to welcome Hilton Sofia to our Global Hospitality Recycling Program in Europe. The hotel is now part of Clean the World’s Bulk Amenity Program, responsibly managing their used plastic bottled amenity waste, helping to reduce plastic waste and support the circular economy.  Overview Located …

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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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Clean the World catches up with new Europe partner Six Senses Douro Valley

This month Clean the World caught up with one of our Global Hospitality Recycling Program  partner Six Senses Douro Valley Portugal, to discuss all things sustainability and their reasons for joining Clean the World’s hospitality recycling program. First, a little about the fantastic hotel. Nestled in the heart of Portugal’s enchanting Douro Valley, Six Senses …

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