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Tips on Plastic Waste Reduction in Hotels
- Place reusable and washable mugs in the guest rooms instead of plastic cups
- Install water stations for guests on every floor and key public areas to refill the re-usable water bottles
- Use glass water bottles and carafes for drinks in guest rooms, meeting and conference rooms to reduce the usage of plastics
- Disposable plastics and single-use packaging can be avoided in the procurement process. Check for alternatives such as multiple-use containers, packaging-free products, multiple-use transport packaging and biodegradable packaging
- Replace single-serving condiment packs with small reusable alternatives like glass, wooden, ceramic or metal pots
- Train housekeeping staff to capture recyclable amenities bottles by doing in-room sorting to enhance segregation
- Hotel offers free coffee and tea stations in guest rooms packed in tiny packages. Install coffee machines on every floor or public area to improve the guest experience by offering real coffee taste
- Replace all plastic wrappers for guest room amenities with biodegradable wrapping while sandwich tray, utensils and straws can be offered in wooden or paper alternatives
- In casual dining or takeaway, replace polystyrene containers with compostable containers and bamboo cutlery sets or at least recyclable materials
- Replace disposable plastic cutlery, cups and plates with re-usable silverware or ceramic to reduce plastic waste in kitchen or canteen
- Avoid plastic straws, if to be used opt for biodegradable straws like paper, plant stalks or bamboo straws
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