Eco-friendly hotel amenities now come in bulk sizes, too

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Green hotel-pampering agent Pineapple Hospitality is now offering the Sonoma Soap Company’s eco-friendly amenities in daily and bulk gallon-sizes in an effort to further promote its own sustainability standards in a big, big way.

The Sonoma Soap Company amenity collection is formulated to nurture the hair and body – while protecting the environment. All formulations contain natural and organic ingredients and are free of those ingredients identified as dangerous or threatening to the environment.

Products available through Pineapple Hospitality include the eco friendly Citrus Medley shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion and hand soaps, offered in both daily and gallon sizes.

“Sonoma is particularly unique because both the fragrance and colorants are natural and the fragrance is created through a special distillation process,” explains Cynthia Guy, Brand Manager for Marietta Corporation, the developer and manufacturer of the Sonoma Soap Company amenity line. “In addition, the soaps and liquids are 100% biodegradable and the packaging features Post-Consumer Recycled materials (PCR) and water-based inks.”

The Sonoma Soap amenities are a match for those in the hospitality industry looking to reach health-conscious consumers, but doesn’t skimp on quality. The products contain natural and organic ingredients and leave guests with a clean body, hair and conscience.

“Sonoma Soap products can help hotels maintain a greener business because each product is made domestically using natural, organic and environmentally sensitive ingredients,” she adds.

“It’s important to make amenity lines that benefit the customer and environment. We want to reduce our carbon footprint by focusing on how we manufacture, transport and conduct business.”

Sonoma’s soaps and liquids are 100% biodegradable, using a vegetable base and containing all-natural fragrances at subtle levels to reduce potential for irritants. All formulations are free of harmful chemicals such as Paraben, Phthalate, Mineral Oil, DMDM Hydantoin Preservative, Artificial colorant, Diethanolamine and Formaldehyde.

All of Sonoma’s products are “cruelty free” – utilizing absolutely no animal testing at all.

Reducing waste with branded dispensers

To go along with the gallon-sized Sonoma amenities, Pineapple offers three styles of Sonoma’s three-chamber dispensers. They are available in satin silver, solid white and translucent white to match any bathroom décor.

“Hotels have found they can cut their amenity costs by up to 70 percent by providing amenities in dispensers,” says Ray Burger, President of Pineapple Hospitality. “They are also more convenient for your staff to maintain, plus you don’t get all the excess waste from throwing away hundreds of little bottles each day.”

“Using Sonoma Soap amenities combined with the dispensers is a great way for hotels to show their guests their commitment to both luxury and socially responsible travel,” Burger adds.

The decision to offer Sonoma’s uniquely natural products in gallons was made to support a dispenser option that would further reduce the use of wasted packaging. The dispensers can be refilled directly from gallons, thus eliminating the need for separate bottles of shampoo, conditioner or lotion. The gallon products are made with the same natural and organic ingredients as the amenity line.

“Dispensers and gallons offer a different vehicle to deliver the same amenity to guests,” continued Guy. “As an alternative to bottles, gallons and dispensers offer a reduction to waste of both product and packaging. It eliminates disposing of partially used bottles or soaps and the need to recycle the bottles and caps. The product is dispensed and used as needed and the dispenser refilled only when needed.”

The dispensers are also made out of PET plastic, which is 100% recyclable.

Green style

The Sonoma amenity packaging uses the latest in environmentally friendly materials and its casual-yet-sophisticated style complements any room décor. Bottles contain post-consumer recycled materials and water-based inks are used for printing.

The company uses recycled paper, water-based inks and wind power in production of product literature. Plus all bottles and soaps in the Sonoma amenity program are made in the USA, reducing fuel consumption during transport.

“We’re very excited to be able to offer Sonoma amenities to our customers, who are leading the hospitality industry toward a greener, sustainable and more profitable future for all of us,” says Burger.

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