# The bottle behind the sustainable stay

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Podcast: [The Future of Hospitality](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-future-of-hospitality-7482768)
Published: 2026-02-20T13:14:11+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alon-shkuri/episodes/The-bottle-behind-the-sustainable-stay-e3fbv6p
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## Resource

Replace plastic in your hotel rooms without changing your operations. Discover how one reusable bottle can turn in-room water into a visible sustainability statement guests actually take home. Guest: Bart Willems, Co-founder of Bottle Up. Bart left the media industry to challenge single-use bottled water and introduce a plant-based, reusable alternative for hospitality. Today, Bottle Up works with hotels across Europe to reduce waste and upgrade guest experience. Replace single-use plastic with a reusable, sugarcane-based bottle Reduce waste without adding operational complexity Turn a simple amenity into a brand and PR opportunity Meet growing guest expectations around sustainability Follow The Future of Hospitality for weekly insights into hospitality, hotels, and guest experience. Disclaimer: This podcast shares stories, experiences, and opinions from hosts and guests. They are personal perspectives only and not statements of fact or official advice from The Future of Hospitality

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