“Hilton’s soap recycling efforts in Europe will be supported by a new Clean the World facility, which opened in Amsterdam last year. From 2020, this facility will recycle soap from Hilton’s hotels in the UK and 17 countries across Continental Europe.

“Partnering with brands such as Hilton helps us to deliver much-needed hygiene supplies to children and families in times of need,” says Shawn Seipler, founder and chief executive officer, Clean the World. “We are thrilled to expand our existing partnership to Hilton’s hotels across Europe, as it will enable us to take another important step forward in our fight against hygiene-related illnesses.”

This new development in Europe adds to Hilton’s decade-long soap recycling programme, which is already the largest in the hospitality industry. To date, the company has helped create 11 million new bars – enough to wash two billion hands.” …