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One of the things guests love the most about hotels is the convenience they provide. Guests never have to worry about forgetting your soap or shampoo while travelling because your room is always stocked with everything you need. But what happens to the rest of that bar of soap once that guest has checked out?     Soap for Hope Canada, is a non-profit, Canadian registered charity that...

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  Promotional products are a great way to promote your business, but if you don’t choose sustainable products, they could have a negative impact on the environment. When selecting a vendor for these products, your property has the power to choose greener alternatives. Eco-friendly promotional products will also leave a positive impact on your guests.     Canpro Marketing is a full-service promotional product company that puts sustainability as...

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In a newly released series, Green Key Global partnered with APTIM to talk about key sustainability topics in the hotel and lodging industry.   The series includes an in-depth analysis on ESG reporting, waste reduction, and energy conservation.   ESG Reporting: What It Is and Why It Matters In this video, we go over Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) reporting and the importance it plays in the hospitality industry. We also...

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Food Waste is a social, economic, and environmental problem. Fifty-eight percent of all food in Canada is lost and wasted annually. For perspective, that’s 35.5 million tonnes of food each year, which results in the creation of 56.5 million tonnes of CO₂E emissions. That’s equivalent to emissions from 17.3 million passenger vehicles or the gasoline from more than 750,000 tanker trucks.   Of all the food that’s...

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During the last decade, the number of bed bug infestations has exploded in the hospitality industry much due to the increase in more frequent travelling and to further-away destinations. Lack of knowledge and protocols on how to act in the event of an infestation are contributing factors to the growing problem. Also, bed bugs themselves are developing resistance to insecticides making it harder to eliminate...

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OCTOBER 19, 2022 @ 2:00 P.M. ET Join Green Key Global and APTIM as we discuss energy within hotels. Topics will include best practices for energy conservation and utilizing clean and renewable energy to reduce and offset GHG emissions. We will also discuss Electric Vehicle Charging stations and the importance of this new amenity for your guests and how it can add revenue to your bottom...

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OCTOBER 12, 2022 @ 2:00 P.M. ET Join Green Key Global and APTIM as we discuss the importance of waste reduction in the hospitality industry. Learn what is driving the industry to focus on reducing waste and driving towards a zero waste goal. Discuss the importance of waste data and where to obtain it as well as best practices for hoteliers to begin their goal to...

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