sustainable hospitality

Clean the World Celebrated in Hotel Magazine’s September Issue: “Passing the Buck”

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Hotel Magazine’s September feature “Passing the Buck: Who’s Really Responsible for Hotel Amenities?” highlights Clean the World’s role in tackling single use bathroom waste and pushing hotels to think beyond tiny bottles. The article shares data on guest expectations, showcases impact from partners like THE PIG Hotels, and explains how circular amenity programmes can cut waste, lower emissions, and support vulnerable communities with recycled soap and hygiene products.

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

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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

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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.

Clean the World in Housekeeping Today UK: Housekeepers as Unsung Sustainability Heroes

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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 …

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

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

“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” …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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Clean the World Shortlisted for Two National Sustainability Awards 2025

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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 / …

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

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We’re proud to share that Clean the World has been shortlisted for the Circular Economy Award at the 2025 Global Good Awards, taking place on Wednesday 24 September at BMA House in London. This nomination recognizes our mission to close the loop in hospitality, recycling discarded soap and plastic hotel amenities into hygiene kits distributed to …

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

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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

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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 Shortlisted for Greengage Sustainability Awards 2025

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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 …

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Ways to Reduce Waste in Hotels

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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 …

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The Environmental Impact of Hotels: A Guide to Reduction Strategies

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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 Recognized in Sustainable Hotel News’ End-of-Year Insights

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Clean the World’s Austin Eaton, Head of Marketing for Clean the World Europe and UK, has been featured in Sustainable Hotel News’ end-of-year insights. This recognition highlights Clean the World UK’s continued efforts to drive key industry discussions, catalyse meaningful sustainability initiatives, and support the hotel industry’s journey towards more responsible practices. Expert Insight: Reflecting on …

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