In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of consumer expectations, it’s no secret that guests are increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly practices. Hotels must adapt for their bottom line and, most importantly, the planet.
Your in-room minibar and amenities may seem like an inconsequential piece of the puzzle, but taking advantage of this visible touch point to put your best, sustainable foot forward for guests is a great place to start. From packaging to dietary values, food waste management to carbon emission offsets, how you source your amenity products makes an impact.
This Earth Month, check out a few ways In-Room Plus helps our hotel partners green up their in-room offerings:
Rosewood Baha Mar Resort's plastic free minibar
Plastic-free & compostable packaging
Over the last few years, we have made more than half of our packaging options into plastic-free choices. Go for glass jars or metal tins and we can skip the shrink-wrap seal to opt for a super aesthetically-pleasing label seal instead. If glass or metal aren’t your vibe, we have compostable pouches: Great for kids or pool-side snacks! We created an entire guide to help you decide which packaging option is right for your property!
Sourcing local
Our emphasis on local vendors reduces the need for excess fuel or packaging used during shipping. Buffalo-based Renew Bath & Body provides sustainably-sourced skincare and other personal hygiene products for some of our kits. In addition, many of our nuts are roasted right down the street by Nut-tos and are still warm when we get the boxes in! Talk about fresh!
All-natural and ethical products
What do personal-care pods, macaroons, and face masks have in common? We offer them all! We are a one-stop-shop for in-room snacks and amenities to round out your minibar, and we choose brands that share our values, so check them out!
Keeping waste down
Longer shelf life = less waste. It’s as simple as that! We have a great guide to help you choose products that work for your needs. Our products have an average shelf-life of nine months, but for our nitrogen-flushed snacks, it’s even longer! In addition, we don’t require you to purchase more than you need just to meet a contractual obligation. With a minimum order of only $100, you can order just what you need and reduce the amount of unused inventory going to the landfill.
For more information on green initiatives and how your property can reduce its environmental impact, visit sustainablehospitalityalliance.org.
