Sustainability

Sustainable textile management

Like all of us, the hospitality industry has a responsibility to operate in a sustainable manner. Effective textile management can make a significant contribution to hotel sustainability initiatives. Fides is designed to support these efforts in measurable ways.

Preserving raw materials

The production of textiles consumes substantial volumes of water and energy. For instance, producing 1 kilogram of cotton uses 10,000 liters of water. Optimizing stock levels reduces the demand for raw materials like cotton, and the energy required for production. Data-driven stock management avoids over-purchasing, because supply meets demand. Housekeeping can eliminate guesswork on when and what to buy. Proper stock management conserves resources and reduces the environmental strain of textile manufacturing.

Responsible disposal

Textile waste in landfills has a significant environmental impact. Natural fibers like cotton and wool decompose anaerobically, releasing methane. This is a powerful greenhouse gas that accelerates climate change. Dyes and chemicals can leach into soil and groundwater, posing risks to ecosystems. Synthetic fibers, such as polyester, break down into microplastics, potentially harming marine life. Fides provides data to support sustainable decision-making on which items to remove from circulation or continue using.

Sustainable laundry operations

Laundry processes leave an environmental footprint. Fides aligns laundry schedules with actual needs to avoid unnecessary loads, without compromising efficiency. As a result, the laundry can wash items based on real-time stock levels, and seperate out articles that the hotel does not immediately need. Operators who have this Fides functionality available see a reduction in the use of water, energy and detergents.

Distribution

Fides provides precise data on availability of stock, both at the hotel and the laundry. Knowing when and which articles are needed, reduces, and in some cases eliminates, delivery trips. Fewer deliveries reduce fuel consumption and lower the carbon footprint. Importantly, with Fides providing full textile management control, hotels have a secure opportunity to own their textiles, and not rent. This scenario opens up full freedom of laundry choice.

Commitment to sustainability

Fides helps hotels reduce unnecessary stock production. As a result, operators contribute to minimizing waste and improving laundry operations. An innovative system that integrates sustainability into every aspect of textile management.