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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 …

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 …

Hotel Waste: How Clean the World is Helping Hotels Reduce, Recycle, and Report

January 26, 2026October 10, 2025 by Clean the World

The Hidden Cost of Hotel Waste Every year, hotels in the UK, Europe, and US generate thousands of tonnes of soap, plastic amenity bottles, and food waste.According to World sustainable Hospitality alliance the hospitality industry contributes 1% of global emission each year. But hotel waste isn’t just about cost. Travellers are becoming more eco-conscious, with …

Clean the World Celebrates Finalist Recognition at the National Sustainability Awards 2025

October 10, 2025October 7, 2025 by Clean the World

Photo of Finalist Recognition at the National Sustainability Awards 2025

Clean the World recognised as a finalist in two categories at the National Sustainability Awards 2025 for its hospitality recycling program and Austin Eaton’s leadership in sustainable hospitality. Clean the World is proud to have been recognised as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious National Sustainability Awards 2025. Although we did not secure …

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

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

photo of Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich

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 …

Clean the World Shortlisted for Two National Sustainability Awards 2025

July 9, 2025 by Clean the World

Clean the World is proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two categories at the National Sustainability Awards 2025, a prestigious annual celebration recognizing sustainability innovation and impact across the UK. Shortlisted Categories Circular and Recycling Program Award – Clean the World Rising Star – Austin Eaton, Head of Marketing, Clean the World / …

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

December 17, 2025May 21, 2025 by Clean the World

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 …

Clean the World Shortlisted for Greengage Sustainability Awards 2025

March 18, 2025 by Clean the World

At Clean the World, our mission is to create a more sustainable and socially responsible world by recycling hotel soap and plastic bottled amenities to reduce waste and provide life-saving hygiene products to communities in need. Today, we’re proud to share that our work has been recognised at the Greengage Sustainability Awards 2025! We’re delighted …

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 …

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 …

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

February 11, 2025January 29, 2025 by Clean the World

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 …

Clean the World Featured in Going Green Media’s Most Recent Going Green Innovation Series across Social Platforms.

February 4, 2025January 22, 2025 by Clean the World

Clean the World: Leading the Way in Hotel Waste Management and Sustainability We’re excited to share that Clean the World has been spotlighted by Going Green for our impactful work in promoting sustainability across the hospitality industry. Their latest feature, shared on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, highlighted Clean the World’s efforts in helping …

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

December 17, 2025December 20, 2024 by Clean the World

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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