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Creating Shared Value Programs

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Lifting Lives with Hope

We make a meaningful impact in the world by seeking opportunities to work with the communities where we do business, as well as other areas of the world. And we encourage all our employees to do the same. 

Solenis’ Community Relations committee sets our overall direction. Our corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs drive us to work with diverse partners around the world to improve lives in the communities where we operate. Employee volunteerism, disaster relief, and product donations are a reflection of our efforts to be a good corporate citizen. However, what differentiates us is our extension of CSR to Creating Shared Value (CSV).  

As a pioneer in providing hygiene solutions throughout the world, our Creating Shared Value (CSV) programs bring our hospitality customers closer to the communities where they operate. Our CSV programs help repurpose operational waste like soap, linen, single-use plastic waste and coffee discards into reusable extended-life products available for underprivileged communities. These programs help provide a livelihood for those in need and support the environment by diverting waste from landfills.

Soap For Hope™

The Soap For Hope™ program collects soap bars that would be thrown out and teaches people in at-risk communities how to reprocess them – without using electricity or water – into sanitary, larger new bars. The products are then distributed in the community or taken to areas in need, helping reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections.  

More than 800 hotels in 213 cities in 47 countries have now signed on to this program and more than 1,500 metric tons of soap waste have been repurposed into lifesaving bars.

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Linens For Life™

Linens For Life™ repurposes hotel linens that are too worn for guests but good enough to be repurposed into simple clothing, tote bags and reusable face masks. Instead of sending these materials to landfills or incinerators, the program provides sewing training and donated equipment to individuals in need, including refugees, disaster survivors, and women escaping trafficking or domestic abuse. 

By learning new skills, participants gain an opportunity to earn income through the sale of repurposed items, fostering economic independence and community resilience. Through collaboration with hotels and local organizations, Linens For Life™ creates both environmental and social impact—giving discarded textiles a second life while empowering those who need it most.

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CoffeeBriques℠

With over 400 billion cups of coffee consumed annually, massive amounts of spent coffee grounds end up in landfills. CoffeeBriques™ repurposes this waste by compressing coffee grounds into eco-friendly briquettes, providing a cleaner alternative to firewood and charcoal for cooking and heating. 

By reducing reliance on traditional fuels, CoffeeBriques™ helps combat deforestation, lower carbon emissions, and promote circular economy practices. The program also empowers communities by offering training and resources to produce and sell coffee-based briquettes, creating economic opportunities for at-risk families. 

Through innovation and sustainability, CoffeeBriques™ turns waste into a valuable resource, improving both livelihoods and the environment.

PlasticShreds℠

In many areas, recycling infrastructure is limited, leaving plastic waste destined for landfills, incineration, or waterways. PlasticShreds™ provides an alternative by shredding single-use plastics—such as bottles and containers—into plastic chips that serve as a gravel replacement in construction projects. 

These durable plastic chips are used in roads, pavements, and sports courts, preventing waste from polluting the environment while creating long-lasting infrastructure. A single badminton court, for example, can repurpose up to 72,000 plastic bottles, offering a sustainable solution to plastic pollution. 

By diverting waste from landfills and oceans, PlasticShreds™ supports both environmental sustainability and community development, transforming discarded plastics into valuable building materials for a cleaner, stronger future.

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