Simple and practical solutions 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 ID: 595386
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Plastic Reduction in Hotels
Simple and practical solutionsSlide2
We are taking action to reduce plastic use in our hotelPlastic never degrades
Its use is unnecessary in many of our operationsWe will take steps to reduce plastic use, which will:-
benefit the environmentreduce staff time and overall costs show our customers that we care for the environment
Reducing Plastic UseSlide3
Housekeeping: Plastic Reduction
Guest Rooms
Where possible, use guestroom rubbish bins that don’t 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 toiletriesSlide4
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 productsPurchase concentrated products in bulkRequired dilution rates are typically very high (typically 1:50 to 1:200)
Always follow manufacturer’s recommendations for dilution
Laundry and Cleaning:
Plastic ReductionSlide5
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 containersSlide6
Don’t use plastic bags to collect garden waste
Where possible, use rubbish bins that don’t need plastic liners
Ensure that rubbish and recycling bins are not overflowingWhen required, advise guests on our recycling facilities and how to use them
Gardens and maintenance:Plastic ReductionSlide7
We will involve our customers to explain why we are reducing plastic use
We will communicate through noticeboards and letters in the guest roomsWe will talk to customers about reducing plastic and how they can help us
Involving Our CustomersSlide8
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 binsSlide9
Thank you