What’s New in OS&E: Eco Program Ideas
♻️ Eco, Elevated Enhance the guest experience while supporting the environment. Sustainability in OS&E doesn’t mean cutting back—it means being thoughtful. At every star level, you can integrate eco-conscious strategies that also feel luxurious, modern, and inspiring.
🌿 Sustainable Products & Practices
- Biodegradable toiletries and refillable dispensers
- Bamboo towels, straws, and room accessories
- Organic wines and fresh-fruit cocktails
- Eco-friendly paints and low-VOC solvents
- Biodegradable garbage bags and takeaway containers
- Locally sourced produce and line-caught fish
💡 Energy & Resource Efficiency
- Solar panels and clean energy integration
- LED lighting and low-energy appliances
- Smart AC systems and in-room energy sensors
- Motion sensors for lighting in public areas
- Linen & towel reuse programs to cut down on water and detergent
🚰 Water Management
- Water-saving taps and shower heads
- Air and water filtration systems
- On-site water bottling with reusable glass bottles
- Greywater systems for irrigation or fertilization
🚛 Smart Sourcing & Logistics
- Local and seasonal purchasing to cut food miles
- Eco-certified suppliers and ethical sourcing
- Electric vehicles for guest transfers and deliveries
🧼 Green Housekeeping
- Replace bleach and ammonia with non-toxic alternatives
- Use microfiber cloths and washable mop heads
- Eco-cleaning products in guestrooms and back-of-house
🗑️ Recycling & Waste Reduction
- Guest room recycling bins and signage
- Hotel-wide recycling program: paper, plastic, glass, toner
- Switch from disposable cups to reusable alternatives in staff areas
- Use recycled paper for napkins, stationery, and menus
📦 Smarter Purchasing Decisions
- Durable, repairable products with replacement parts
- Work with IT and tech suppliers who take back and recycle consumables
- Use recycled toner and double-sided printing for internal use
- Choose packaging with minimal waste and maximum recyclability
🌳 Beyond the Guestroom
- Tree planting initiatives (e.g., 1 tree per booking)
- Donate excess or outdated usable hotel items to local charities
- Consider composting systems for organic waste
🔄 Did You Know?
- Up to 80% of hotel waste is recyclable.
- Landfill costs are rising as space diminishes.
- Plastic items can take hundreds of years to break down.
Before buying, always ask: Can this be reused, recycled, or rethought?