Plastic Reduction in Hotels Simple and practical solutions
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We are taking action to reduce plastic use in our hotel Plastic
never degrades Its use is unnecessary in many of our operations We
will take steps to reduce plastic use, which will:- benefit the
environment reduce staff time and overall costs show our customers
that we care for the environment Reducing Plastic Use
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Housekeeping: Plastic Reduction Guest Rooms Where possible, use
guestroom rubbish bins that dont need disposable plastic liners.
Only use liners in bathroom bins and change only when soiled Ask
guests to put messy waste in these bins Room bins can just be wiped
over Upturn bathroom glasses - they do not need plastic wrapping
Display fruit in reusable baskets or bowls Only replace empty
toiletries If provided, refill dispensers of hand soap, shower gel
or shampoo, rather than providing individual bottles of
toiletries
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Return guest laundry in baskets, rather than plastic bags
Transport or collect guest linens on trolleys or in canvas bags,
rather than plastic ones Cleaning products Purchase concentrated
products in bulk Required dilution rates are typically very high
(typically 1:50 to 1:200) Always follow manufacturers
recommendations for dilution Laundry and Cleaning: Plastic
Reduction
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Food & Beverage: Plastic Reduction Avoid disposable items:
plates, cups, cutlery, plastic straws, aprons, hats Replace plastic
cups with reusable cups for use around pool areas Avoid use of
single portions of food such as butter or jam and provide bulk
dispensers instead Use storage containers with lids, rather than
covering them in plastic wrap, foil etc. Buy beverages packaged in
refillable containers such as water Provide straws only when
requested by hotel guests Avoid using plastic in food displays
Encourage suppliers to provide their goods in returnable
containers
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Dont use plastic bags to collect garden waste Where possible,
use rubbish bins that dont need plastic liners Ensure that rubbish
and recycling bins are not overflowing When required, advise guests
on our recycling facilities and how to use them Gardens and
maintenance: Plastic Reduction
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We will involve our customers to explain why we are reducing
plastic use We will communicate through noticeboards and letters in
the guest rooms We will talk to customers about reducing plastic
and how they can help us Involving Our Customers
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Case Study - Cyprus Impacts 100,000 fewer plastic cups disposed
of than in the previous year saving of almost 2000, therefore
paying off the investment in a matter of months Purchased 50% fewer
bin liners, saving over 300 A survey of over 100 guests showed that
no one found that the project had a negative impact on their
holiday experience Ascos Beach Hotel, Paphos Actions Aimed to
reduce plastic waste across the hotel Purchased 3000 durable
plastic cups (at a cost of 867 ) Stopped using bin liners in guest
room bins, only in bathroom bins