#99: Recycling Soap and Saving Lives with Clean the World CEO & President Shawn Seipler

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Have you ever wondered what happens to the barely-used soap bars and tiny shampoo bottles left behind in hotel rooms?

In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran engage with Shawn Seipler, CEO of Clean the World, to explore how his organization is making a significant impact on global sustainability and hygiene through the hospitality industry. Shawn shares his journey from tech sales to pioneering a social enterprise that recycles soap and plastics, providing essential hygiene products to those in need.

Listeners will gain insights into Clean the World's innovative approaches and the broader implications for hospitality businesses aiming to meet UN Sustainability Goals.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Clean the World's mission to recycle hotel soap and plastic to save lives and protect the environment
• The impact of single-use plastics in hotels and sustainable alternatives
• The importance of proper sanitation practices in hotels, especially regarding refillable dispensers
• How Clean the World helps hotels track and report their sustainability efforts aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Trends in hotel sustainability and social responsibility initiatives
• The profound social impact of Clean the World's work in developing countries

Shawn offers valuable insights for hoteliers looking to implement more sustainable practices and emphasizes the importance of both environmental and social sustainability in the hospitality industry. This episode provides an inspiring look at how one company is making a significant difference in global health and environmental protection through partnerships with hotels worldwide.

This episode is sponsored by Clean the World. For more information Contact - Clean the World.

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Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnseipler/

Clean the World: https://cleantheworldglobal.org/

Contact - Clean the World

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