Welcome to Hotel Supply Makeover, where the experts at Front Desk Supply show you how simple design changes transform your hotel supplies — and your guest experience. This week on Hotel Supply Makeover: eco-friendly supplies.
There are so many good reasons to use eco-friendly products at your hotel! Not only is it good for the planet, but data suggests that your hotel guests feel happier when booking a hotel that’s gone green. With eco-friendly products, you have the opportunity to greenify your brand image while also contributing to an important cause.
Cost is usually a hotel’s biggest concern when they’re going green. If you’re looking to order eco-friendly products, you’re probably wondering whether they’re going to be more expensive than standard hotel supplies.
Or, maybe you’ve already ordered eco-friendly products at your hotel, but you’re unhappy with the look, feel, and overall quality.
No worries! As a leading supplier of eco-friendly hotel supplies, we know a thing or two about ordering green products that are luxury-quality and won’t balloon your budget.
Paper and Plastic Hotel Supplies
Reducing paper and plastic at your hotel is one of the most cost-effective ways to be eco-friendly. That can seem like a daunting task, because so many of your hotel supplies are made from these materials: key cards, key holders, do not disturb signs, stationery, and the list goes on.
However, having these products can definitely hinder the guest experience at certain types of hotels.
A Not-So-Eco Eco Lodge
If you manage a hotel that’s nature-inspired, or caters to guests seeking outdoor experiences, then using too many plastic products, paper products, or products that are not made from recycled materials can undermine your brand image.
Hotel Guest: Josie
Josie checks into a resort in the mountains, excited for a few days of hiking and outdoor adventures. She’s a little disappointed to receive plastic key cards, and she notices that the resort uses extensive paper products. There’s no indication that the paper was made from recycled material.
“I love nature and care about protecting the environment. This is a beautiful location, but it doesn’t seem like the hotel does much to limit their environmental footprint.”
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More Waste, Higher Costs
Paper and plastic materials are not always as cost-effective as their eco-friendly alternatives. For example, plastic do not disturb signs are easily bent or broken, which means you have to replace them more often, which costs more money in the long term.
Hotel Manager: Sam
Sam is looking for ways to cut costs. She needs to order new notepads for the guest rooms and realizes she might be spending too much on them.
“We usually order premium stationery for the guest rooms, but we don’t need to order them frequently. It doesn’t seem like the guests use them very much, and I don’t think they would mind if we used notepads that are made from recycled paper. We promote ourselves as a sustainable property, anyway.”
The Eco-Friendly Supplies
Eco-friendly supplies can help you manage your costs while also creating a more sustainable property, which can satisfy guests while benefiting the environment.
Front Desk Supply would recommend a few simple product swaps.
Wooden Supplies
Wood products are becoming one of the hottest trends in hospitality. They look beautiful, have a nice feel, and—if you manage a nature-inspired property—they’ll accentuate your brand perfectly.
Wooden key cards are an eco-friendly alternative to wooden key cards. They’re just as reliable and reusable as plastic room keys, but are more biodegradable—not to mention unique. Also, due to their unique look, they might get taken, which makes for a cost effective means to ensure your guest remembers the hotel.
We could also provide you with do not disturb signs that are made from wood or seeded paper. They look nice, are made from sustainable materials, and are usually more durable. At Front Desk Supply, we excel at providing hotels with quality DND signs that will not easily get bent out of shape or damaged, so you can save money on replacement costs and make sure the signs will stay in good condition for as long as possible. Further, since these are so nice and unique, we have customers that sell them in their store as a souvenir!
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Recycled Materials
It’s difficult to stop using paper at your hotel altogether, but you can always order supplies that are made from recycled materials. This is still better for the environment and will be appreciated by your guests. Another option is to look at your products and see if there are ways to combine them or better utilize space. This is where Front Desk Supply shines – our team would love to help give your pieces a space maximizing makeover!
At Front Desk Supply, we offer a variety of products that are made from recycled paper or plastic, including magnetic key cards, key holders, stationery, and pens. Most of these products have little to no increased cost, and they’re excellent for hotels with brands built on sustainability.
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Give Your Eco-Friendly Supplies a Makeover with Front Desk Supply
Eco-friendly products don’t have to be expensive or lower the quality of your property—just the opposite! Nowadays, sustainable hotel products are often a symbol of luxury and elegance.
Front Desk Supply can help you incorporate eco-friendly supplies for your hotel supply makeover. We can help you brand the products with a stunning design (we offer a free graphic design service) and help you get the most value from your budget.
