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Clean the World’s Takeaways from the 2026 Master Innholders Hotel Leadership Conference in London

February 3, 2026 by Clean the World

Clean the World joined hotel leaders at the 2026 Master Innholders Hotel Leadership Conference in London to explore how culture, neuroscience, and smart decision making shape the future of hospitality. Through Austin Eaton’s on‑the‑ground perspective, the blog highlights why sustainability still struggles for airtime, why that needs to change, and how hotel partners can turn discarded soap and plastic amenities into measurable environmental and social impact through Clean the World’s Global Hospitality Recycling Program.

Clean the World Heading to NoVacancy, London 2026

February 14, 2026February 3, 2026 by Clean the World

Clean the World is heading to NoVacancy London 2026 at ExCeL London, where founder and CEO Shawn Seipler will join a panel on turning hotel sustainability into real, measurable action across the UK hospitality sector. The session will spotlight Clean the World’s Global Hospitality Recycling Program, which helps hotels reduce waste, meet ESG commitments, and support lifesaving soap recycling and hygiene kit distribution through the WASH Foundation.

Case Study: iQ Hotel Milano and Clean the World — Leading Sustainable Hospitality in Milan

January 26, 2026January 6, 2026 by Clean the World

“Joining Clean the World enabled us to significantly strengthen our impact and adopt a more structured approach to circularity and social responsibility. Today, we place even greater emphasis on responsible supply chains, and IQ Hotel Milano is personally committed to promoting workplace inclusion for people with disabilities as a key component of our sustainability strategy” …

Case Study: Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, Quebec — Leading the Way in Sustainable Hospitality

January 26, 2026December 18, 2025 by Clean the World

How Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, Quebec is Meeting Rising Guest Expectations Through Innovative Waste Management With Clean the World in Canada The Property Nestled between the mountains and the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu is a grand, historic resort in La Malbaie, Quebec, offering an unforgettable escape. This French-Château-style masterpiece, perched dramatically …

Clean the World shortlisted for Circular Economy Award at Global Good Awards 2025

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 by Clean the World

Building on last year’s success Following our Silver Award win in 2024 for Waste Reduction and Minimisation, we are proud to share that Clean the World has been shortlisted in the Circular Economy category at the Global Good Awards 2025. The awards ceremony took place on 24 September 2025 at the renowned BMA House in …

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich: Leading Germany’s Shift to Sustainable Hospitality

January 26, 2026August 28, 2025 by Clean the World

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Seamlessly embedding Clean the World’s programme into daily operations. A City Known for Culture, Now Leading in Conscious Travel In the heart of Bavaria’s capital, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich stands as a beacon of luxury and legacy. With world-renowned landmarks like the Bavarian State Opera, Viktualienmarkt, and Nymphenburg Palace within walking distance, the hotel …

How Hilton Munich City Manages Plastic Waste with Clean the World: A Hotel Sustainability Success Story

January 26, 2026July 24, 2025 by Clean the World

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A Sophisticated Stay in the Heart of Munich: Hilton Munich City’s Commitment to Sustainability Introduction In 2024, Germany was home to 12,097 hotels (Statista). That same year, the country’s tourism sector hit a new milestone, recording 496.1 million overnight guest stays, according to Destatis. With this scale of travel and hospitality, the environmental impact is …

How Hotels Transform Plastic & Soap Waste into Global Impact | Clean the World

April 1, 2025March 17, 2025 by Clean the World

Turning hotel plastic and soap waste into a force for good – but more must be done “It’s no secret that the scale of waste produced by the UK hospitality industry is staggering, but as more hotels join the fight against plastic and soap waste, the greater the positive impact on the environment and global …

Ways to Reduce Waste in Hotels

November 18, 2025February 20, 2025 by Clean the World

The hotel industry contributes to 1% of global emissions each year, (1), with a 200 room, 4 star hotel supposedly producing 300,000 pieces of single use plastics per month (2) In pursuit of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 12, the hospitality industry is stepping up on a global scale to tackle waste reduction, emphasizing the responsibility of …

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

December 17, 2025February 18, 2025 by Clean the World

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 …

The Environmental Impact of Hotels: A Guide to Reduction Strategies

February 12, 2025 by Clean the World

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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