From plastic straws to food buffets, the amount of waste and food waste hotels produce is significant! Therefore, in this first Insights edition and in our free guide, The Sustainability Hotel Insights: Waste, we show you how to reduce waste and food waste in your boutique hotel.

Waste is a key element of environmental sustainability (Planet), one of the 4 Ps of sustainability, which is why it’s critical to address this important topic.

Did you know that in hospitality, food and beverage waste account for a huge amount of waste? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States (2013), up to 30%! If food waste were a country, it would come in third after the United States and China in terms of global warming.¹

That’s quite significant!

In our FREE PDF guide we share a total of 6 ways to reduce your boutique hotel’s (food) waste.

The first action step is to ditch single-serve plastic.

You’ve certainly heard this one before, and maybe you’ve already taken some steps in this direction by eliminating plastic straws. But it’s time to focus on reusable and refillable items (such as shampoo dispensers and water bottles), and ridding your hotel of plastic-wrapped anything.

Want to learn more?
Here are a few reasons why you should download our FREE guide:

• Get 6 clear action steps to reduce your (food) waste NOW
• Gain an understanding about the topic and its implications
• Start your zero waste journey with this actionable and free PDF
• Get access to best practice examples, must-reads and further resources that can support you in moving #onwards

At MAp, we love journeys. In 2020, we made a conscious decision with our rebrand to become more purpose-driven. Our steadfast motivation is to create purposeful hotels, businesses and brands for a better future for people and planet. To practice what we preach, we set off to achieve B Corp Certification, putting our own sustainability practices to the test!

Along the way, there were countless twists and turns and we learnt many things: We implemented  numerous new processes and checklists, developed our own sustainability playbook, and profited from many practical insights we’re keen to pass along to clients.

In the end, one thing is clear: We couldn’t have done it without our clients and partners in  sustainability! Thank you so much for being there every step of the way!

Certified B Corporations are companies who meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

B Corp Certification is the only certification that measures a company’s entire social and environmental performance. The B Impact Assessment (BIA) evaluates how a company’s operations and business model impact its workers, community, environment, and customers. From a company's supply chain and input materials to its charitable giving and employee benefits, B Corp Certification proves that a business is meeting the highest standards of verified performance.

In achieving B Corp Certification, MAp has now joined nearly 5000 companies (including noted  brands like Patagonia, Danone, Alpro, etc.) committed to using business as a force for good. Furthermore, we’ve set a benchmark for ourselves to “walk the walk” when it comes to sustainability, underscoring our position as a leader in this topic for our business and hotel clients!

We know what it’s like to be at the start of a journey. The goals of achieving a purpose-driven brand and creating a sustainable impact are there on the horizon for your business: You want to both stand out and stand for something!

Our platform, The Sustainable Hotel, provides a roadmap for hotels keen to change the way they do business for a more sustainable future through tools, guides and services. 

The first step for interested boutique hoteliers is to register for The Sustainable Hotel newsletter. After all, if you’re serious about “being the change you want to see in the world,” the way forward is to join the many other businesses who have placed their trust in MAp to transform their sustainability approach (both internally and externally) and to promote their achievements.

Let’s do great things together and spread the word!