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Hilton Worldwide Commits
to ZERO Soap Waste

Paving the way for impactful, sustainable change in the hospitality industry, Hilton Worldwide recently announced its commitment to cut its environmental footprint in half and double its social impact investment by 2030?including the initiative to send ZERO soap to landfills.

Hilton properties have been participating in Clean the World?s Hospitality Recycling Program since 2009, contributing to the diversion of 1.7 million pounds of waste from landfills and the distribution of 6.5 million bars of newly recycled soap to children and families in need worldwide. Hilton?s announcement is not only an incredible stride in the industry, but also a great example to all corporations seeking a way to contribute to a greener future and greater social impact on a local, national, and global level.

In addition to eliminating soap waste, Hilton also pledged to ?double the amount it spends with local and minority-owned suppliers, and double its investment in programs to help women and youth around the world.? These goals stem from Hilton?s Travel with Purpose corporate responsibility strategy to advance the United Nation?s 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and 17 Global Goals formed in 2015 to create a better world.

“Hilton’s commitment to soap recycling will save millions of lives,? said Shawn Seipler, founder and CEO of Clean the World. ?This is a critical step towards eradicating the top two killers of children that need this life-saving soap to improve their health. I commend Hilton and encourage the entire hospitality industry to follow their lead. Together, we can make a huge difference around the world.”

Clean the World is eager to support Hilton in reaching their goals to protect the planet and drive social change. We envision a day when all hotels and resorts in the hospitality industry commit to recycling all soap and bottled amenities. Together, we can eradicate the top two killers of children under the age of 5, diarrheal disease and pneumonia, through providing life-saving hygiene supplies and WASH education to families around the globe.

For more information on Clean the World?s Hospitality Recycling Program, please visit Clean the World Ireland – Get Involved