Hotels generate over 3,800,000 kg of linen waste per year
Be a part of the change. Recycle your linens with us.
Give your linens a second chance
Linens N Love is the world’s first sustainability and social impact service that helps you manage and recycle your textile waste to our network of shelters in need. Our partnership will empower you to promote sustainability at your hotel and increase community engagement.
How it Works
We retrieve your linens
Your hotel logistics remain the same — no need to retrain staff or reorganize inventory. We collect them from your loading bay.
We deliver them to shelters in need
We deliver your linens to domestic violence shelters, animal rescues, homeless shelters, and children's centers.
You share your impact with guests
Receive impact reporting and marketing materials showcasing responsible linen waste management and social impact.
Sponsors will receive...
- Turnkey solution: Our white-glove service requires no changes to your operations as we handle all logistics of transporting your linens to shelters
- Donation receipts: As a registered 501(c)3, we provide you with receipts for potential tax and financial advantages
- Simple sustainability: Get rid of your discarded linens and sustainably clear out your inventory
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Bragging rights: be among the first hotels to advertise a zero linen waste policy, offering a unique & bespoke storytelling engagement opportunity for guests
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Sustainability reports and metrics: receive reports on carbon diversion and water savings, number of people impacted, amount of linens reused, etc.
- Marketing materials: Personalized testimonials and stories of your linens providing positive impacts with photography and/or videography
Sustainability Matters To Your Guests
Hotels produce a lot of waste – over 3,800,000 kg per year for linens alone – and consumers are demanding sustainable practices.
of travelers say they would be more likely to book eco-friendly accommodations
Across 29,000 respondents from 30 countries in 2019
of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable brands
This number is even higher with US young adults.
of consumers feel strongly that companies should help improve the environment
Across 30,000 consumers from 60 countries in 2023
Linens prematurely discarded
These linens generate additional carbon emissions and greenhouse gasses as they are incinerated in landfills.
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept bed sheets, pillowcases, towels, terry cloth items, blankets, fitted sheets, and flat sheets. We ask that these be free of large tears or holes, as they will be passed on to real people in need at shelters and should be for dignified purposes. Items can have stains but should be usable.
While our main focus is on linens, we can potentially facilitate donations of unused, sealed toiletry items as well. Please contact us for more information on including toiletries in your donation.
Linens are sorted and distributed to our network of partner shelters, including animal rescue centers, children’s homes, domestic violence shelters, and homeless family centers. Items that are not suitable for donation may be recycled into other products or materials.
We partner with a variety of shelters and charities that have a demonstrated need for linens. These include animal rescue centers, children’s homes, domestic violence shelters, and homeless family centers. Our selection process considers factors such as the organization’s impact, reach, and ability to effectively distribute donations to those in need.
Practically none! The turnkey nature of our solution gives you sustainability and social impact with little to no change to your operations. Our member hotels simply notify us when they have a large supply of linens available, then we collect them from your loading bay rather than you sending housemen to throw them into the dumpster. We ask that you keep the linens in bags or boxes for the shelters’ convenience.
Currently, we operate primarily in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, Canada, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. However, we’re continuously expanding our reach. If your hotel is outside our current service areas, please contact us to discuss potential options.
Our pricing model is designed to accommodate the unique needs of each property. We consider factors such as hotel size, sustainability goals, and operational requirements to create a customized, all-in-one solution that works with your budget and maximizes impact. To get a tailored quote, we recommend setting up a brief call with our team. This allows us to learn more about your hotel’s specific needs and design a custom solution that best fits your sustainability objectives and operational workflow.
As a mission-driven organization, we’re committed to maximizing the impact of every dollar invested in sustainability. Your monthly contribution supports:
- Program implementation and logistics, including the transportation costs of delivering your linens to local shelters.
- Reliable service and ongoing support to ensure smooth operations.
- Continuous improvement and innovation in our sustainability solutions.
- Our youth engagement initiatives, including scholarship programs that connect young people with shelters and hotels, fostering the next generation of hospitality and sustainability leaders.
We believe that hotels are the leaders of the sustainability revolution within hospitality. By partnering with us, you’re not just investing in your property’s sustainability – you’re contributing to a broader mission of environmental stewardship in the hospitality industry and supporting educational opportunities for youth interested in sustainable hospitality practices.
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