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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 …

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

December 17, 2025June 10, 2025 by Clean the World

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, …

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

April 29, 2025 by Clean the World

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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