EDITION is going plastic-free!
Mar 17, 2018, 8:11 am
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.... and for a second I thought: "wow, funny if a hotel were going to buck the trend of some hotels going cash-free" and wanting "plastic" but no cash for the bills.
They still want "plastic" -- as in plastic credit cards.
They still want "plastic" -- as in plastic credit cards.
Mar 17, 2018, 8:13 am
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Hotels' "environmental" initiatives aimed at customers often seem to include a plan for a service/product downgrade of sorts.
Mar 17, 2018, 9:18 am
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I loved it in South Africa when the hotels provided water in re-usable glass bottles! ^
Mar 18, 2018, 12:53 pm
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Exactly, Edition customers are likely pretty progressive and understand the damage being done by plastic. Marriott will likely think that doing this at Edition addresses the 'problem' they have on the PR front. When in fact if they did this at say Marriott or Courtyard they would have a far greater impact due to the number of properties but also reaching a client base that may not be as understanding about the impact of plastic on environment and climate change.
Mar 18, 2018, 1:19 pm
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Exactly, Edition customers are likely pretty progressive and understand the damage being done by plastic. Marriott will likely think that doing this at Edition addresses the 'problem' they have on the PR front. When in fact if they did this at say Marriott or Courtyard they would have a far greater impact due to the number of properties but also reaching a client base that may not be as understanding about the impact of plastic on environment and climate change.
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Mar 18, 2018, 1:30 pm
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Mar 18, 2018, 2:15 pm
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If interested, you can read more about how packaging giant TetraPak is moving to 100% renewable products: TetraPak | Our Packs | Pick the Pack that Grows back
Mar 18, 2018, 4:06 pm
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Mar 18, 2018, 6:33 pm
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Linings are usually aluminum foil or polyethylene. Caps can be made out of plastic derived from sugarcane. All of the products can be recycled.
If interested, you can read more about how packaging giant TetraPak is moving to 100% renewable products: TetraPak Our Packs Pick the Pack that Grows back
If interested, you can read more about how packaging giant TetraPak is moving to 100% renewable products: TetraPak Our Packs Pick the Pack that Grows back
And regardless of whether one believes in or opposes manmade climate change, there's no question that plastic is a serious waste. I wish there was an option in all Marriott's to request no water bottles or toiletry bottles in the room. Tap water is just fine ...
Mar 18, 2018, 8:45 pm
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Mar 19, 2018, 12:23 am
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Disagree, you can tell Marriott that you oppose such waste and ask them to implement a sustainable solution. Remind them you vote with your $$.
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Mar 19, 2018, 9:03 am
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I would guess you're referring to EPS white foam. Styrofoam is XPS, trademarked by the Dow Chemical Corp, and is used for the continuous insulation (CI) on walls, roofs, etc in the commercial construction market, typically.
Mar 19, 2018, 11:46 am
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I've been pleased with the rooms that have both a trash AND recycle can available. Now what happens afterwards is unknown, but I feel I've done my part. Of course, not using the water bottles might be more appropriate. I do believe it wise to have them there for those that need/want it. Tap water can vary greatly from one property to the next.
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