As environmental awareness continues to grow, the Hong Kong government has implemented a new plastic reduction policy in 2024. This regulation prohibits all licensed hotels and guesthouses from providing complimentary single-use toiletries, bottled water, and promotional plastic-wrapped tissues to guests. While this presents operational challenges, it also offers a timely opportunity for the hospitality sector to transition toward more sustainable practices.
Eliminating Single-Use Plastics: A New Era for Hotel Operations
Under the new policy, hotels can no longer offer disposable plastic toiletries or bottled water in guest rooms. In response, many establishments have begun installing in-room filtered water dispensers or switching to reusable glass bottles. Common amenities such as toothbrushes and cotton swabs are being replaced with bamboo-handled and paper-stemmed alternatives, while bath products like shampoo and body wash are now provided in refillable dispensers instead of single-use travel-sized bottles.
A prime example is Le Méridien Hong Kong, Cyberport, which adopted sustainability as a core value during its 2022 renovation. All 170 guest rooms are now equipped with Waterlogic SlimTap UVC-filtered water taps—recognized globally for their high certification standards. Guests are provided with recycled glass cups and bottles, enabling convenient in-room hydration while eliminating the need for over 100,000 single-use plastic bottles annually.
In-Room Filtration: A Practical Alternative to Bottled Water
To comply with the government’s plastic-free initiative, many hotels are adopting environmentally friendly alternatives to disposable bottled water. These include installing filtered water dispensers in guest rooms or placing freestanding water stations in corridor areas.
The Arca has installed Waterlogic SlimTap filtered taps in select rooms and freestanding dispensers in guest corridors.
Royal Park Hotel in Sha Tin and Royal View Hotel in Tsuen Wan have also implemented floor-standing water stations for guest use.
When selecting a water filtration system, it’s essential to consider not only design and functionality but also long-term maintenance. Regular filter replacement is crucial to ensure optimal performance. Partnering with a professional supplier for maintenance and servicing can significantly reduce administrative and operational burdens.
Life Solutions: Your Trusted Partner in Water Filtration and Supply
Unlike typical service providers or subcontractors, Life Solutions operates with an in-house technical team, ensuring rapid response to technical issues and strict quality control. Our comprehensive services include system installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance—available around the clock.
We recognize that each hotel has unique operational requirements and sustainability goals. That’s why we offer tailored water solutions designed by our expert consultants to support a seamless transition to eco-friendly operations. Our approach minimizes waste management and administrative overhead, helping hotels achieve their environmental targets while enhancing their green brand image.
Our hotel-grade water dispensers are certified to meet international standards for water quality and energy efficiency. Equipped with multi-stage filtration, reverse osmosis technology, and patented UVC sterilization, our systems effectively remove heavy metals, chlorine, and pathogens—ensuring safe, clean drinking water. Our full-service maintenance and filter replacement programs provide peace of mind and uphold the highest hygiene standards.
We offer a range of user-centric designs, including under-counter dispensers for guest rooms and freestanding units for corridors. Our solutions are flexible and scalable, aligning with your hotel’s layout, operational model, and sustainability commitments—empowering you to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.
If you’re exploring water filtration or dispenser solutions for your hotel, or have questions about installation and maintenance, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help you build a greener, more sustainable hospitality experience.
了解更多