UNISOAP UAE - Recycling hotel soap for humanitarian purposes

What is UNISOAP UAE initiative?

Did you know that hotels in the UAE throw away 16 million soap bars every year? Meanwhile, 2.3 billion people worldwide still lack a basic handwashing facility with water and soap at home (World Health Statistics 2022). Tackling these two challenges in an interconnected way, UNISOAP UAE turns waste into value to serve those in need and fosters circular economy.

UNISOAP UAE is a sustainability initiative powered by Goumbook that focuses on recycling discarded hotel soaps to benefit both people and planet.

The program, launched in partnership with the French NGO UNISOAP in spring 2023, aims to address the issue of wastefulness in the hospitality industry while simultaneously providing access to hygiene resources to underprivileged communities. The initiative aligns with governmental and industry-specific sustainability goals and promotes positive environmental and social impacts with a local focus.

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“We are proud to partner with Goumbook and UNISOAP UAE to help transform soap that would otherwise be destined for the landfill into new soap bars for disadvantaged communities.”

“This partnership with UNISOAP UAE is a vital step in promoting environmental stewardship and supporting local communities. We are proud to contribute to this initiative, addressing waste management and enhancing hygiene access for those in need, helping us reach our mission to be the best-loved hospitality group, hosting guests sustainably”

"UNISOAP UAE is proud to expand its reach in a nation rapidly embracing sustainable solutions in every sector, including hospitality"