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10,000 Soap Bars to Ethiopia

Clean the World’s Las Vegas Recycling Operations Center (ROC) has been busy preparing for its Feb. 29 grand opening event, but there is a lot of other good work being done there as well. Recently, the Las Vegas facility set aside 10,000 soap bars for an essential overseas distribution. Jewish Voice Ministries International, an evangelical …

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10 Million Soap Bars and Counting

Clean the World’s “hometown newspaper” – The Orlando Sentinel – recently published a terrific piece about our organization’s origin and growth in three years of operation. The article by reporter Kate Santich has been syndicated to multiple media markets throughout North America and has gained quite a bit of attention for Clean the World and our mission to …

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Clean the World Celebrates Opening of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

Summary: Clean the World corporate hospitality partner Carlson anticipates collecting, recycling and distributing 16,000 bars of soap annually from this one downtown Chicago hotel The stunning, new Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, a Carlson property, marks its grand opening Jan. 26 in Chicago as a proud partner with Clean the World, an Orlando-based social enterprise and largest …

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Kalahari Resorts Helps Clean the World

You may not make it to Africa this year, but your soaps may. Home to America’s largest indoor waterparks, the authentically African-themed Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center has partnered with Orlando-based social enterprise Clean the World to collect and recycle hotel soaps and shampoos to help fight the global spread of preventable diseases. The soaps …

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Gilchrist & Soames: Spreading Success with Suds

Gilchrist & Soames, provider of cosmetic-grade amenities for world-class hotels, resorts and bed and breakfasts, has enjoyed a successful relationship with Clean the World since partnering in 2010. Through a strategic alliance with Clean the World, G&S representatives help attract properties that use its varied line of amenities products to join the Clean the World program …

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Las Vegas Ribbon Cutting Event: Feb. 29

Clean the World is opening its Las Vegas Recycling Operations Center (ROC) in style, and you are invited. Hotel partners in the Western region are encouraged to join us  on “leap day” — Feb. 29, 2012 in Las Vegas for a ribbon-cutting event to “officially” open Clean the World’s Las Vegas ROC. The ROC has been …

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60,000 Soaps for Guatemala

With the Mayan calendar apparently predicting the end of the world in 2012, Clean the World has stepped up production to make this a clean and comfortable year for people close to where that prediction was made. Several soap distribution trips are planned in the new year and preparations are already underway to bring lifesaving …

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Location Solvers Q&A: Positive Impact

Location Solvers is a corporate partner and long-time supporter of Clean the World. In its efforts to bring greater attention to travel deals and rich information about lodging and meeting planning options for savvy consumers, Location Solvers also has a passion for sustainability. It is this passion that led them to help support Clean the …

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Washington Post Highlights Clean the World

Clean the World was featured in the Jan. 8 Travel section of The Washington Post. The article details the history of our hotel soap recycling organization and the adventures of travel reporter Andrea Sachs, who helped collect, recycle and distribute hotel soaps during a recent two-day visit to Orlando, Fla. Here’s an excerpt: Since moving into their current …

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LATHER Soap Sales Help Clean the World

In 1999, LATHER began as a small brand best known for its all-natural olive oil soaps. Today, the company (which now offers products for body, face, hair, and home) introduces two new soaps, and announces a partnership with Clean the World, an Orlando, Fla.-based non-profit organization that helps collect, recycle and distribute soap to impoverished …

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Silent Auction: Bid for Holiday Gifts

With holiday shopping days dwindling, here’s a chance to bid on great gift items and help Clean the World. A silent auction is being conducted on eBay that will benefit Clean the World and its efforts to help stop the spread of preventable diseases by recycling hotel soaps and bottled amenities. Wonderful gifts that were …

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LATHER Donates Nearly 200,000 Bars of Soap

LATHER, a branded and custom amenities provider to distinctive hotel properties, recently made a gracious donation to Clean the World with the purpose of promoting better hygiene opportunities for children and families in need. The Pasadena, Calif.-based company donated nearly 200,000 bars of soap to help advance Clean the World’s global hygiene revolution. The soaps …

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Destination: Honduras – And You’re Invited!

Source: World Vision NOTE: Airfare is not included in the cost of this trip.Clean the World is planning a four-day soap distribution trip to Honduras in February, and we’re making the trip available to all who are interested in participating in this potentially life-changing experience. Representatives from Clean the World and interested supporters and friends …

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Organize a Soap Drive – Start Today!

One of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do to help Clean the World is to start a soap drive in your own community. It’s easy, interactive, and especially when you involve children, it can be a lot of fun. Schools, church groups, community organizations and families have consistently surprised us with tremendously …

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Clean the World Teams with Eco Convergence Group Inc.

Summary: Leading global recycler of hotel soaps and bottled amenities exploring high-tech methods of waste-to-energy processing, “green” construction materials, nano-water processing and fully sustainable hydroponics food production to create a cleaner, healthier world Clean the World, an Orlando-based social enterprise dedicated to collecting, recycling and distributing hotel soap to battle preventable diseases and protect our …

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What Have We Done?

As we approach Thanksgiving, we arrive at another moment for Clean the World to reflect and give thanks for the incredible movement that has begun and the results it has driven. If I may ask yet another question: “What Have We Done?” In 2009, we set out to solve a problem: How do we prevent …

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Westin Diplomat Collects 24,000 lbs. of Soap

The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla., leads all U.S. -based Starwood Hotels and Resorts  properties in amenities contributions through the Clean the World soap collecting and recycling program. In two full years, the resort has collected more than 24,000 pounds of soaps and bottled amenities (shampoos, conditioners, body washes, lotions and gels) …

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Bob McAbee’s Story: ‘A Fresh Start’

Bob McAbee rededicated his life to helping others. It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, but we don’t need to have a holiday to be thankful for the people who help support Clean the World. That includes the many fine people who work each day to ensure that our operations run smoothly so hygiene products …

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Pineapple Hospitality Donates 90,000 Bottled Amenities to Clean the World

Summary: Eco-friendly body washes, lotions and conditioners to be distributed domestically, bringing comfort and improved hygiene to children and families in homeless shelters, rescue centers and missions. As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, with all of its traditional abundance, one Missouri-based company is giving from its bounty to help Clean the World. Pineapple Hospitality, …

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Soaps and Bottled Amenities in Great Demand

Clean the World continues on a frenetic pace with soap and bottled amenities distributions in the United States, Canada and countries around the world. And we are expecting these numbers to grow as we enter the holiday “giving” season where charitable donations are in steep demand. Here’s what we’ve been able to accomplish with our …

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Beauty Queen Teen Helps Clean the World

Thanks to Elizabeth Tran, Miss Teen Florida International 2012, for attending our Inaugural Clean the World Gala and for volunteering to recycle soap at our Orlando facility during our “Soapy Saturday” event. We appreciate your passion and support. Thanks for helping Clean the World. Elizabeth Tran, Miss Teen Florida International 2012 Gala host Tom Sorrells and …

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Carlson Establishes Partnership with Clean the World

Guest room soaps and bottled amenities will  be collected, sanitized and recycled for worldwide distribution to stop the spread of preventable diseases Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company,  today announced an agreement between Carlson Hotels and Clean the World Global LLC, a social enterprise committed to saving lives and protecting our planet, to collect …

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Inaugural Gala – A Night to Remember

 Clean the World’s Shawn Seipler and ACI’s Nancy Bock. After much planning, preparation and promotion the Inaugural Clean the World Gala finally arrived Nov. 5 at The Peabody Orlando, and by all accounts, it was worth the wait. Gala sponsors, such as The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Marietta Corporation, Caesars Entertainment, The Walt Disney …

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Laguna Beach, Calif. Becomes First to Partner Citywide with Clean the World

Summary: Guest room soaps and bottled amenities (shampoos, conditioners, lotions and gels) from 22 lodging establishments in Laguna Beach, Calif., will be recycled for worldwide distribution to stop the spread of preventable diseases. Now 22 hotels and lodging properties in Laguna Beach, Calif., know that recycling soap to save lives is something they can all …

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Sysco Guest Supply Processes Soap for Clean the World

Thank goodness for solid partnerships. Sysco Guest Supply stepped up to help Clean the World process soaps to fulfill a World Vision delivery of soaps that will be distributed worldwide. Guest Supply generously provided multiple shifts of workers at its New Jersey soap processing facility to press more than 29,000 lbs. of soap provided by …

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Clean the World Gala: The Final Countdown…

We’re just days away from the Inaugural Clean the World Gala, and the excitement is building. Individual tickets and table sponsorships are available, but time is running out. Register online to reserve your place at the party. Hospitality industry leaders will gather Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Peabody Orlando in celebration of their collective embrace …

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Clean the World Soap Press at Work

The Clean the World soap press at work… Listen to the purr of the engine, the rhythmic hum of the conveyor, and the steady cuts from the blade. Or forget all that and just look at all the soap coming off the line. This never gets old… Since its founding in 2009, Clean the World …

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Children International: 108,000 Soaps for Asia

Children International kicked off its partnership with Clean the World by filling a truck with 108,000 bars of soaps bound for typhoon and flooding victims in the Philippines. It is the first of two truckloads to be filled each month as part of the partnership to help stop the spread of preventable diseases by providing …

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Soaps for Sierra Leone and Honduras

Source: James Mansaray, NHA Clean the World took its first step toward completing a successful soap distribution to Sierra Leone this week. A pallet of soap (roughly 2,000 bars) was loaded onto a truck in Orlando on Oct. 31 and is bound for the West African country courtesy of The Southern Eye Institute of Memphis, …

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Calling All Volunteers…

Thinking of volunteering in November? Clean the World has plenty of opportunities for you. And you just may win a prize for your efforts. Our Orlando facility is actively seeking volunteers throughout the month to help meet our goal of recycling 50,000 hotel soaps to provide comfort for 5,000 children in 30 days. You’ll also …

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LATHER Becomes Silver Sponsor for Gala

LATHER, a branded and custom amenities provider to distinctive hotel properties, has joined in celebration of Clean the World by becoming a Silver Sponsor for the Inaugural Clean the World Gala. The event is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Peabody Orlando. LATHER’s $3,000 sponsorship helps raise awareness and support for Clean the World and …

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Hollywood Cleans Up with Mariana Klaveno

Actress Mariana Klaveno celebrated a birthday this week. But that is just one of the accomplishments that seem to be piling up recently for the Hollywood starlet. In just a few months, Klaveno has gone from a critically acclaimed and fan-favorite role as Lorena on HBO’s “True Blood” series, to a new role in the …

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NBA Coach Brings Passion to Clean the World

There’s no professional basketball in the immediate future. The lockout situation continues for the National Basketball Association, and the first few weeks of the NBA season have already been removed from the schedule. So a lot of NBA players and coaches have time on their hands as they wait and wonder if the 2011-2012 will …

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“Mr. Brickhouse” Helps Clean the World

 Thomas McClary, Lionel Ritchie, and Ronald LaPreade of The Commodores. They call him “Mr. Brickhouse.” You may not immediately recall the name, but you’ll certainly recognize the music. Thomas McClary, founder of The Commodores, is bringing a rich history of music, faith and wisdom in support of Clean the World. McClary, who wrote more …

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Distribution Makes a World of Difference

You’ve often heard and read about Clean the World’s accomplishment of distributing more than 9 million bars of soap and more than 6.2 million bottled amenities in the United States, Canada and in more than 45 other countries. But where do the soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions and gels ultimately go? You may be surprised to …

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Marietta Corp. – Platinum Sponsor for Our Gala

Marietta Corporation, a leading hotel amenities provider to the hospitality industry worldwide, stepped up in a big way by becoming a Platinum Sponsor for the Inaugural Clean the World Gala. The event is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Peabody Orlando. Marietta joins an impressive list of corporate sponsors who are proudly displaying their continuing …

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Clean the World Offers Carbon Neutral Deliveries with UPS

Clean the World is working with UPS to ensure that all deliveries of soaps and bottled amenities from Clean the World will be recognized as “carbon neutral” and eligible to earn carbon offset credits to help protect our planet. UPS offers carbon neutral shipping to Clean the World and its participating hospitality partners. As part …

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World Vision Loads First Truck with Soap from Soap Press

How’s this for an immediate return on investment? The Clean the World soap press is already providing dividends in the form of soap to be delivered in communities overseas. World Vision, one of Clean the World’s largest non-governmental organization (NGO) distribution partners, sent a truck to Clean the World headquarters in Orlando on Oct. 18, …

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Global Handwashing Day Success – 15,300 Soap Bars Recycled

Clean the World helped celebrate Global Handwashing Day (Oct. 15) with more than 100 volunteers from the University of Central Florida recycling soap at Clean the World’s facility in downtown Orlando. The volunteers, part of VolunteerUCF, helped surface-clean hotel soaps as step one in the recycling process, which will ultimately lead to soaps being distributed …

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Mariana Klaveno to Attend Inaugural Clean the World Gala

Actress Mariana Klaveno (Showtime’s “Dexter” and HBO’s “True Blood”) will attend the Inaugural Clean the World Gala to be held Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Peabody Orlando. Register here now! Klaveno, an active supporter and celebrity spokesperson for Clean the World, visited Orlando recently and recorded a promo for the Gala, which includes a personal …

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The Soap Press Is Here!

You may soon be seeing soap bubbles in downtown Orlando, Fla. Clean the World, an Orlando-based social enterprise that collects, recycles and distributes hotel soaps and bottled amenities to stop the spread of preventable diseases, welcomed the delivery of its first soap press, which will automate the soap recycling process and produce substantially more soap for …

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In Honor of 9/11 – We Remember Always

Earlier this month Clean the World helped foster a spirit of patriotism and volunteerism by honoring the memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on United States soil. The Orlando facility welcomed a variety of soap recycling volunteers – hotel partners, school groups, church groups and individuals — for a few days of …

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10,000 PeopleTowels to Help Clean the World

In an interesting twist on International Clean Hands Week, Clean the World welcomed a new partner to join the global hygiene revolution. PeopleTowels, makers of an on-the-go alternative to paper towels, partnered with Clean the World to help fight spread of preventable disease and rid the world of unnecessary landfill waste. The Monterey, Calif.-based PeopleTowels …

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The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas Join Clean the World

Clean the World recently welcomed The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas, both owned and operated by Las Vegas Sands Corp., as hotel partners in the Clean the World hospitality recycling program. The two AAA Five Diamond resorts, which feature a combined 7,000 lavish suites, are featured participants in the Sands Eco 360 Global Sustainable …

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Avmor Corp., Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Help Clean the World

When an outbreak of cholera occurred in Haiti in 2010, Clean the World sprung into action by delivering 300,000 bars of soap in less than three months. As the disease spread throughout Haiti, Clean the World turned to additional hygiene partners to help prevent future illness and death. The Avmor Corporation, one of Canada’s leading …

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NBA Coach Stan Van Gundy: ‘Winning with Defense’

Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy knows a lot about defense. What you may not realize is that he also has a passion for fighting germs. “Too many children are dying all around the world because they don’t have enough soap to kill germs,” Van Gundy says. “By helping Clean the World, we can distribute more …

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Gala Sponsor Spotlight: The American Cleaning Institute

The American Cleaning Institute, formerly the Soap and Detergent Association, has signed on as a Silver Sponsor for the Inaugural Clean the World Gala, which is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at The Peabody Orlando. Nancy Bock, vice president of consumer education and meetings at ACI, sees the Gala as a business networking opportunity in …

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Compassion Bubbles Up at Capital Hotel

Cora Duncan, executive housekeeper at Capital Hotel in Little Rock, Ark., shares the success story of her involvement with Clean the World. If you’ve ever wondered about the impact of your participation in the Clean the World hospitality partnership program, just watch this video. Witness the power of domestic distribution to homeless shelters and missions …

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Garbage In, Energy Out

Did you happen to catch this Aug. 15 story at MSNBC.com? We did, and we hope you did, too. As part of our commitment to sustainability and socially responsible programs for the hospitality industry, Clean the World is ready to embark on a new venture. And it involves Mobile Waste Processors that will convert hotel …

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Preferred Hotel Group: ‘Gives Me Goosebumps’

 ”I just couldn’t believe that all of us in the hotel industry were throwing away soap on a daily basis that could save thousands of lives… “The fact that Clean the World came up with the concept to clean the soap, repackage it and give it to children around the world who really need …

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Save the Date: Nov. 5, 2011 – Inaugural Clean the World Gala

Eat. Drink. Celebrate. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Be a part of Orlando’s newest “must attend” event… The Inaugural Clean the World Gala. Join 1,200 friends and associates for a night of networking and nightlife at The Peabody Orlando. Indulge in lavish food prepared with attention to every detail by renowned Peabody Orlando chefs. Enjoy international …

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Sending Soap Around the World

Clean the World Foundation has updated its Soap Distribution Map to include new countries in which we are helping to save lives with soap. View the map here. Recent additions to our map, which now represents 45 countries touched by Clean the World, include Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Kenya and an island off the coast of Africa that many …

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“Meet Me” at Clean the World

MPI helps Clean the World It’s early Saturday morning, July 23. As many Orlando visitors were rising to enjoy their theme park character breakfasts, an intrepid group of nearly 70 MPI WEC 2011 attendees traveled to downtown Orlando for an opportunity to help Clean the World. A happy gathering of meeting planners, tourism professionals, event …

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Join the Fun: Become a Clean the World Gala Sponsor

As we move closer to the Inaugural Clean the World Gala on Nov. 5, 2011 at The Peabody Orlando, sponsors are lining up to take part in the celebration. And what a celebration it will be. We’re expecting 1,200 hospitality industry leaders, meeting planners, vendors and Clean the World supporters to join us for fun, …

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A Ton of Soap to Help Clean the World

The global hygiene revolution has taken root in the hospitality industry, not only among hotels, but among hospitality vendors as well. Sysco Guest Supply, one of the nation’s largest providers of soaps and bottled amenities to the hotel industry, recently made a generous donation to Clean the World. The New-Jersey based company shipped more than …

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Concord Hospitality Helps Clean the World

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company has partnered with Orlando, Fla.-based social enterprise Clean the World Global LLC to collect and recycle hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions and gels to help fight the global spread of preventable diseases. Concord Hospitality represents 82 properties throughout North America. Some of the top performing properties include The Renaissance Raleigh North …

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Small Things Make a Big Difference – Wynn/Encore Q&A

Wynn/Encore is a proud hospitality partner of Clean the World. Since joining the Clean the World program in early 2011, the two Las Vegas resort hotels have combined to provide nearly 20,000 lbs. of hotel soaps and more than 12,703 lbs. of bottled amenities to help children and families in need around the world. Brian …

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Clean the World Foundation Adds Three to Board of Directors

SUMMARY: Mark Rucker of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Bob Scaglione of Sharp Electronics Corp., and Central Florida cosmetic dentist Dr. Paul J. Skomsky elected to add expertise and leadership to the Orlando-based social enterprise that is recycling soap and saving lives Clean the World Foundation, the largest global distributor of recycled hotel soaps and …

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Celebrating Starwood Success Stories

Sheraton San Diego, a Starwood Hotel It’s been just two months since Starwood Hotels and Resorts chose to partner with Clean the World on the corporate level, and already some properties are experiencing terrific results. More than 55 Starwood properties have joined Clean the World since that Earth Day announcement. The newcomers bring to 86 …

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JDV Hotels and Clean the World: ‘A No-brainer’

Joie de Vivre Hotels, with more than 30 hotel properties based in California, is committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Fortunately for Clean the World, JDV Hotels found a hospitality partner who shares the same passion. Marco Perry, general manager of the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, says when he first heard about Clean the …

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Marietta Corporation Partners with Clean the World

Summary: Hotel soaps and bottled amenities will be collected, recycled and distributed to children and families to help stop the spread of preventable diseases in the United States, Canada and more than 40 countries. Marietta Corporation, a leading hotel amenities provider to the hospitality industry worldwide, has partnered with Clean the World Global LLC to …

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Hollywood starlet helps Clean the World

She’s played a vampire on TV, but now actress Mariana Klaveno is ready to sink her teeth into something much more rewarding. Klaveno, who starred as the wildly wicked “Lorena” on HBO’s hit “True Blood” series, is lending her celebrity stature and genuine passion to help Clean the World. [Click here to see her video] …

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Clean the World Wins Sustainability Award

What does “sustainability” mean to you? Well, it means the world to us. Clean the World is honored to have been selected as the winner of the 2011 Sustainable Florida Best Practices Award in the Leadership category. The awards are presented annually by The Collins Center for Public Policy, a prestigious non-profit think tank based …

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Disney VoluntEARS give generously

Clean the World received a $2,500 donation in May from Disney VoluntEARS in recognition of the volunteer services performed by three people who have regularly helped recycle soap at Clean the World’s recycling operations center in Orlando. Disney cast members Ashley Newcomb, Trent Leonard and Brooke Samlaska were recipients of “EARS to You” grants from …

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Renaissance Era: 1,000 Hospitality Partners and Counting…

Clean the World recently passed a major milestone in its growth within the hospitality industry. During a flurry of activity in May, Clean the World topped the 1,000 mark for hospitality partners throughout North America. The Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel, a Concord Hospitality property, has been “officially” identified as our 1,000th hospitality partner. “With …

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A Mass of Soap from Massachusetts

Thanks to the Diversity Council and staff of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the generous soap donation to Clean the World. The Bay State health office conducted a soap drive to help families suffering from a cholera outbreak in Haiti. Their efforts helped collect 250 lbs. of soap that have been sent to …

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Harvest Time distributes bottled amenities for Clean the World

Central Florida is proving to be quite a generous location for Clean the World and a growing list of non-profit organizations and philanthropic partners. Harvest Time International, which is based in Sanford, Fla., has stepped up to help Clean the World distribute bottled amenities to people in need as part of its organizational mission of …

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A clean start for Alabama storm victims

The recent rash of natural disasters throughout the Southeastern United States has led to increased soap donations to Clean the World. We are doing our part to help turn these generous soap donations into hygiene relief for victims of the storms that have ravaged so many states and communities. Ron Burth of Venice, Fla., who …

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Aaron’s donates $1,000 worth of soap

Thanks to the fine folks at Aaron’s for donating $1,000 worth of soap and hygiene supplies to Clean the World this week. Your generous donation of soaps, baby shampoos and lotions will be delivered next week to central Florida crisis nurseries and women’s shelters as part of Clean the World’s focus on domestic distribution to …

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Partners with Clean the World

– First corporate partner to join Clean the World’s efforts to promote a global hygiene revolution – Guest room soaps and bottled amenities from a potential list of 500 Starwood hotels in North America may be recycled for worldwide distribution to stop the spread of preventable diseases Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) …

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Joie de Vivre Hotels partners with Clean the World

Joie de Vivre Hotels, with 34 properties in California, has signed a partnership with Clean the World Foundation. Founded in 1987 by entrepreneur Chip Conley, San Francisco-based Joie de Vivre is known for creating some of the most innovative hospitality services and products and designing one-of-a-kind boutique hotels, restaurants and spas. Joie de Vivre currently operates …

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Chase Park Plaza helps Clean the World

St. Louis’ legendary Chase Park Plaza has partnered with Clean the World to collect and recycle hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions and gels to help fight the global spread of preventable diseases. The soaps collected each day from the 338 guest rooms at The Chase will be shipped to Clean the World for recycling and …

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Smile if you sell Sonoma Soap

Sophia Lerma (left) and Siobhan Anderson (right) helped sell and promote Clean the World-branded bar soaps during the April 9-10 Green Festival in San Francisco. Clean the World has a licensing partnership with California-based Sonoma Soap Company in which Sonoma will donate a portion of the proceeds of each co-branded all-natural soap bar to help support Clean …

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Had your fill of landfill? Help Clean the World

As we recognize Earth Day with celebrations around the globe, let’s pause to realize something quite powerful. By participating in the Clean the World hospitality program, our nearly 900 hotels and bed-and-breakfast partners throughout North America have helped divert in excess of 550 tons of hotel waste from polluting local landfills. Think about that for …

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Gilchrist & Soames: Soap sale for Clean the World

Gilchrist & Soames, a leading provider of luxury hotel amenities, is planning something special for Earth Day, and it will help Clean the World. The international provider of luxury amenities – soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and body lotions – to four-and five-star hotels throughout the world is taking a step beyond the hotel walls to help …

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Sponsor our First Annual Clean the World Gala

World-class dancing, a celebrity host, remarkable entertainment and a decadent dessert bar. All this awaits you – along with exceptional VIP treatment – as you join us at the First Annual Clean the World Gala: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at The Peabody Orlando. You’re invited to share in the celebration as we honor our amazing …

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Clean the World ships hygiene supplies to Japan

As Japanese residents continue to deal with the aftermath of multiple earthquakes, a tsunami and damage to a nuclear reactor, Clean the World has partnered on an effort to provide relief. Clean the World is collaborating with Ohio-based Matthew 25: Ministries to provide soaps, shampoos, lotions, conditioners, body wash and bottled water to help comfort …

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Clean the World partners on Japan quake relief

Ohio-based Matthew 25: Ministries will help Clean the World deliver soaps, bottled amenities and water to Japan Clean the World (http://localhost:8888/cleantheworld/) and Matthew 25: Ministries (http://www.m25m.org/) are collaborating on an ambitious effort to get hygiene supplies into the earthquake and tsunami-stricken regions of Japan. And the relief cannot come soon enough for the Japanese people in …

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A bountiful harvest in Calif. wine country

Guests may come to Sonoma County for the wine, but the greater value may be found in the soaps and shampoos they leave behind. Best Western Wine Country Inn & Suites, with 85 hotel rooms and suites in the heart of Sonoma wine country, has partnered with Clean the World. “With so many visitors coming …

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Going ‘green’ in the Bluegrass State

Kentucky now has a representative hotel partner in the Clean the World recycling program, and the leadership at Hampton Inn Owensboro couldn’t be happier. Hampton Inn Owensboro, owned by The Malcolm Bryant Corporation, helped take a leap forward with its environmental sustainability initiatives by becoming Clean the World’s first hotel partner in Kentucky. The soaps …

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Hollywood Slots puts Maine on the map

Guests and game players at Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway may soon turn their soaps and shampoos into life-saving treasures for people in need. Hollywood Slots Hotel, owned by Penn National Gaming, has partnered with Clean the World to collect and recycle hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions and gels from its 148 deluxe rooms and …

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W Scottsdale leads green initiatives with soap

The next shower you take during a hotel night stay at W Scottsdale Hotel & Residences may ultimately save a life. W Scottsdale, the first lavish W Hotel in Arizona, has partnered with Orlando, Fla.-based non-profit organization Clean the World to collect and recycle hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions and gels to help fight the …

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Sage Hospitality helps Clean the World

The Curtis Doubletree Hotel Clean the World recently secured another hotel management group as part of its growing hospitality partnership program. Sage Hospitality, with 53 properties in the United States, has partnered with Clean the World in support of its soap recycling program to help save lives. “We’re very excited to be working with an …

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Earthquakes, tsunamis, soap and hope

The events of March 11 in Japan and the aftermath will linger in our memories for a long time. We’re watching a national tragedy play out on our TVs and computer screens each day. A devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake and numerous, powerful aftershocks caused tsunamis to engulf portions of Japan in a manner which seemed almost …

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Put Up Your Dukes

Clean the World welcomes James Madison University volunteers Clean the World welcomed 19 students from James Madison University to our Orlando recycling operations center today to help recycle soaps and learn about the importance of personal hygiene and how hand washing with soap can stop the spread of preventable diseases. The students represent roughly 25% …

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Haiti update: Clean hands, proper hygiene and fun

William Lowry, Clean the World’s director of global distribution, is in Haiti again this week with sponsors and supporters from Florida Hospital. Another soap distribution is in process along with the delivery of much-needed medical and hygiene supplies, and the construction of a playground at an orphanage for children affected by the 2010 earthquake. Clean …

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Volunteering begins with U.

How did you spend your most recent college spring break? Eleven students from the School of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich., spent their time with Clean the World in Orlando, recycling soap and, hopefully, saving lives with their efforts. “We wanted to pick an organization that a lot people may not …

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Making a World of Difference

World Vision recognized Clean the World last month for its ongoing support for post-earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. The worldwide Christian humanitarian organization serves as the leading global distribution partner for Clean the World soaps and bottled amenities. World Vision honored Clean the World for “improving the health and well-being of children, families and communities” …

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Helping neighbors in need

Clean the World gets an abundance of publicity for our outreach efforts around the world, but closer to home there is a need as well. Especially in central Florida, well under the radar, Clean the World has distributed soap to children and families in communities where foreclosure, homelessness and a limping economy have claimed many …

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Crystal Cruises – Soaps from ships save lives

Did you know cruise lines can be a valuable resource for soaps and bottled amenities? We did. One of our proud partners, Crystal Cruises, has provided 388 lbs. of soap and 1,203 bottles of shampoos and conditioners for distribution to people in need. That’s enough soap for 414 children for a full month. “Crystal Cruises is …

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Hersha Hospitality Management helps Clean the World

Hersha Hospitality Management, operator of upper-upscale, upscale and mid-scale branded and independent hotels in major metropolitan markets, has partnered with Clean the World to help fight the spread of preventable diseases around the world. Hersha’s partnership with Clean the World will provide annual gifts of more than one million bars of recycled soap and 500,000 …

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B&B Innkeeper soap collection challenge



Going to the 4th annual Mid-Atlantic Innkeepers Show in Lancaster, Pa. in early March? Don’t forget to bring your soaps and shampoos. Innkeeper Patty Harrison of The Hummingbird Inn in Goshen, Va., is offering $100 “cold cash” to the B&B partner who brings the most soap and shampoos (measured by weight) to the conference. All soaps and bottled amenities …

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Clean the World hits Jackpot with Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

Adding to our growing portfolio of impressive hotel properties, Clean the World proudly welcomes Las Vegas-based Ameristar Casinos, Inc. to our hospitality partnership program. Ameristar’s eight properties in seven distinct markets have joined Clean the World to recycle guest room soaps and bottled amenities and raise the company’s profile for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and …

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Clean the World Spain launches in Canary Islands

As we broaden the reach of our global “hygiene revolution,” Clean the World recycling operations centers will be established in strategic areas around the world.
Well, we’ve just put a flag in the ground on the Canary Islands.Clean the World Spain has been established in the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of …

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Toronto’s Turtle Island Recycling helps Clean the World

Clean the World and Turtle Island Recycling have launched an operational partnership in Toronto.  Our soap recycling operations center is open for business and ready to receive soaps and bottled amenities from Eastern and Central Canada. The Clean the World-Turtle Island Recycling facility joins another soap recycling operation in Vancouver, a partnership with Mission Possible, …

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