For decades, tiny plastic bottles of toiletries have been a staple in hotel bathrooms. But behind their convenience is an environmental disaster in the making. They pile up in landfills, pollute waterways and contribute to a growing crisis. While many hotels want to embrace sustainability, the high upfront costs of greener alternatives are blocking their way.
That barrier is now a thing of the past.
Green Suites Hotel Solutions, a pioneer in soap dispensing solutions for the hospitality industry, presents a new path forward through its Ecocents initiative. Through Ecocents, the company provides free dispensers, liquids and shipping to hotels in 48 states, charging only per occupied room. This approach allows them to save capital costs, 30 to 70 percent of plastic costs and labor savings of about 25 cents per occupied room.
“It is a three-year contract, billed monthly,” says Dan Bornholdt, president. “If their occupancy is low, then the bill is also low. It’s a win for everyone involved.”
For instance, a typical hotel room will have five products in plastic bottles and soap bars placed at different locations like the shower and vanity, a setup that normally costs around two dollars and fifty cents. In contrast, Green Suites has packages with the same five products available at 45 cents. Clients can choose different product grades to adjust pricing further. Regardless of the plan, the client is saving on the cost of plastic bottles and soap bars.
They can also upgrade the amenities to premium brands like Beekman or Aroma Land down the line for an even better guest experience. Today, the Ecocents program benefits over 600 hotels across the country, providing a practical, profitable solution to environmental issues in the lodging industry while helping them attract the modern, eco-conscious traveler.
Products that Symbolize Sustainability
Beyond Ecocents, Green Suites sells a wide range of competitively priced dispensers targeting every market segment, from low to high-end. The luxury offering, the Kiff dispenser, is a premium, marine-grade stainless steel product that holds 16oz of liquid—33 percent higher capacity than most commercial products.
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Over the past 30 years, we have saved over 200 million dollars for clients while preventing more than 600 million little plastic bottles and soap bars from going into oceans and local landfills
On the budget side, Green Suites’ Slim line presents a compact, durable and cost-effective solution. Many clients have used this dispenser for more than 15 years, a testament to its quality.
The most interesting product in Green Suites’ lineup is the Odyssey. Inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 magnum opus, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the Odyssey dispenser is a sleek and eco-friendly addition that can be customized to complement its surroundings. For example, in hotels at Denali National Park, the face of the dispenser has been designed to feature an image of Denali, seamlessly complementing the location’s aesthetic. Similarly, hotels in Sedona, Arizona, have used the iconic Red Rock cliffs as a backdrop for the dispenser’s faceplate. This level of customization enhances the overall design, making it a visually striking addition to any property.
The company further provides cost-effective and easy-to-maintain bulk amenities that can significantly reduce plastic waste. Green Suites’ world-class bathroom amenities get a finishing touch with its line of luxurious organic cotton towels designed to elevate the guest experience.
Every product is designed for convenience, security and customization. The dispensers include lock-and-key features for added security, along with viewing windows for easy monitoring of product levels. Installation is simple, requiring no screws for all products except the Aquamenities and Kiff models, which makes setup quick and hassle-free. Dispensers can even have customized labels to align with a hotel’s branding. All products are available in single, duo and trio configurations, providing flexible options to suit different guest needs.
Saving the Planet: One Plastic Bottle at a Time
Green Suites’ products enhance the aesthetics of numerous hotels across the U.S. For nearly 30 years, a leading California property management firm has relied on the company’s services to elevate their guest experience. The key to such an enduring relationship lies in exceptional customer service, cost savings and the ability to upgrade dispensers every five to ten years at no capital cost.
This level of commitment and effectiveness has been common in all of Green Suites’ client relationships over its three decades of industry experience.
“Over the past 30 years, we have saved over 200 million dollars for clients while preventing more than 600 million little plastic bottles and soap bars from going into oceans and local landfills,” says Bornholdt.
This number’s significance is evident when read together with the fact that soap and bottled amenities from hotels make up a large chunk of solid wastes populating the Earth’s oceans. Green Suites understands this and takes proactive action to reduce the environmental impact of its products. All of the company’s operations are based on a concern for the environment, even more than their economics. It only uses recycled, reusable, non-toxic, biodegradable materials that are energy, water and waste-reducing. In cases where the products do not check these boxes, extensive efforts are taken to source durable or otherwise sustainable products.
A “human factor”-centered ethos under which Green Suites operates is crucial to these efforts’ success. The company emphasizes affordability, sustainability and personal connections in every aspect of the business and ensures that every interaction is thoughtful and human-centered.
As tourists worldwide shift to a more environmentally and culturally responsible form of travel, companies like Green Suites are helping the hospitality industry keep pace. Global studies show that more travelers adjust their travel plans to support responsible tourism.
For hotels and property managers, the time to think is over. Now is the time to act. Partnering with Green Suites is the first step toward becoming a destination that all travelers and, more importantly, the planet appreciate. After all, the company is undoubtedly good for guests, good for the planet and good for the bottom line.
