TownePlace Suites Chattanooga Near Hamilton Place Works Up a Lather Helping the Environment and Those in Need
Chattanooga Hotel Hones Its Squeaky Clean Image by Joining in the Global Soap Project
(firmenpresse) - CHATTANOOGA, TN -- (Marketwired) -- 08/05/13 -- As the movement toward sustainability gains momentum, the hospitality industry is faced with a unique conundrum: How to provide top-quality service while remaining ecologically responsible. There are, of course, many components to this issue, but TownePlace Suites Chattanooga Near Hamilton Place has discovered one rather compelling solution, and that is the Global Soap Project.
Begun in May 2009, the Global Soap Project collects partially used soaps from hotels and reprocesses them into new bars that are distributed to vulnerable populations around the world. Considering that approximately 2.6 million bars of soap are discarded every day in hotels alone, this initiative presents a major opportunity both to prevent unnecessary waste and to improve global public health.
The joined the Global Soap Project with impressive alacrity after opening. The program's dual advantages of helping the environment and the health of people around the world spoke to the ethical philosophy of this in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Global Soap Project's co-founder, Derreck Kayongo, is himself a former refugee who has seen firsthand just how drastically hand-washing can prevent illness, infection and death. His idea to reprocess partially used soaps from hotels is both simple and powerful, and the housekeeping staff at this Chattanooga extended-stay hotel has wasted no time in putting it into action. The staff collects leftover soaps from rooms after guests have checked out and then ships them to Atlanta where they are recycled and distributed around the world. Guests staying in these spacious enjoy all the comforts of a home-away-from-home while simultaneously helping the environment and at-risk populations.
Travelers arriving in Chattanooga, Tennessee will find the best of hospitality and convenience at TownePlace Suites Chattanooga Near Hamilton Place. The extended-stay hotel is located just minutes away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, and is near businesses like Volkswagen, attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium and natural landmarks like Lookout Mountain. Whether guests are staying for a few nights or a few weeks, they will appreciate the hotel's complimentary Wi-Fi in all 87 suites and public spaces, complimentary breakfast, indoor pool and 24-hour fitness and business centers. Every suite invites guests to unpack and relax with flat-screen HD televisions and luxury bedding. Fully equipped kitchens make long-term and family stays considerably easier, while generously sized home offices in our king suites with well-lit desks and personalized voicemail ensure that guests remain productive at this premier .
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TownePlace Suites Chattanooga Near Hamilton Place
7010 McCutcheon Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
1-423-834-9444
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