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Sustainability

Concentrate v Ready to Use Products (RTU)

Want to know more about the differences between using concentrate v ready to use products (RTU) and how they can save you time and money.  Download this infographic to learn more.

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Are stone paper amenities sustainable?

You will have heard of stone or rock paper. It was heralded as the environmentally friendly saviour to traditional paper made from trees when it first came to prominence in the late 1990s.

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How does Soap Aid Work?

Did you know that travellers and hotels globally throw away around five million bars of unused soap every day?  That’s an awful lot of soap … so we decided to team up with the team from Soap Aid to challenge the status quo and the way that discarded hotel soap is treated.

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Are biodegradable hotel slippers a memorable point of difference?

Hotels & Motels can be more sustainable with biodegradable slippers: a memorable point of difference plan for Accommodation Suppliers.

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What is The Hotel WEKA?

When it comes to plastics in the hospitality industry you’re most likely aware those small bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash have played a vital role in the traditional hotel experience.

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How can I recycle my partly used toiletries?

In a world where resources are steadily shrinking, populations are fast growing and the serious effects of climate change are at our doorstep sustainable business practices have become a vital element in helping continue the success of many hotels.

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How can I remove single-use plastic from my hotel rooms?

There has been a big global move for hotels to review what they are doing operationally to see how they can reduce their impact on the environment.

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Will non-refill dispensers cost me more than bulk refilling?

As the hotel industry moves to wall-mounted bathroom dispensers from individual single-use toiletries there are multiple systems a hotel can use.

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Should I use retail or hotel-specific appliances in my hotel?

The number of small appliance brands available these days for the retail and hotel industries is limitless. While this is good for selection, it does make your job even harder when trying to choose the right brand for your property.

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How can I be sustainable without increasing my costs?

Good environmental practices can improve your hotel’s performance, create superior guest experiences, and reduce your costs.

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What drives the cost of hotel or motel bathroom dispensers up or down?

No one likes to feel like they are throwing their money away, especially in these harsh economic times.

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Are refillable hotel & motel bathroom dispensers hygienic?

As the industry moves to be more sustainable, our clients often ask, “How hygienic are refillable bathroom dispensers?”

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Refillable or Non-Refillable Bathroom Dispensers – What is best for my hotel or motel?

By now you’re probably aware of the global dispenser movement that is happening in the hospitality industry.

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What are some of the common problems hotels & motels have with refillable bathroom dispensers?

The hospitality industry is in a continuous state of transformation as Hoteliers and Moteliers look for new ways to “wow”.

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Who supplies hotel & motel toiletries in New Zealand?

Every year, the Astro Hospitality Team meet with hotel and motel operators throughout the country to establish which toiletries or bathroom amenities are the best fit for their properties.

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How can I make my hotel or motel more sustainable? A guide to help you.

When speaking to our customers one of the common things we hear is, “We want to become more environmentally friendly, but we don’t know where to start.

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