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Hotels and resorts produce an enormous amount of waste—thanks to frequent guest turnover and the demands of daily operations. In fact: One source estimates hotels generate 289,700 tons of waste every year. A 2018 study of 120 hotels found that of this waste, 58.5% was biodegradable (food waste), 25.8% recyclables, and 15.7% other. That same study noted that among the hotels surveyed: 76% had launched sorting programs, 39% had recycling in place, 29% were working on reduction, but only 0.8% had composting. With a thoughtful…

For more information on how to build an exceptional recycling program for your hotel resort, click here. *This blog was updated October 2024 which you can view here. An overview of the Economic, Social & Environmental benefits associated to building a solid resort waste management program. Guest expectations during a hotel stay are changing rapidly. In a competitive business that strives to fill its rooms every night, sustainability has emerged as a great way to step ahead of the competition. While this does not currently…

For more information & resources on how to build an exceptional recycling and waste program for your hotel/resort, click here. If you’ve been in lodging management for a while, then you know recycling & waste management on your grounds can be a difficult, yet rewarding, task. It’s something that requires daily attention – and support from credible resources – to drive awareness and form habits with your staff & guests. Standardize your program, add more recycling stations, reduce contamination—these are all the typical phrases you’ll…

For more information on how to build an exceptional recycling program for your hotel resort, click here. We’ve been building exceptional lodging recycling & waste management programs for over 35 years. Here’s 9 key secrets we’ve unearthed that’ll build the green brand you’ve always wanted for your resort and save you money in the process. Let’s start with the facts. Hotels are chief consumers of resources, and they contribute immensely to the generation of waste: According to Open Access Government, hotels produce, on average, 320,000…