I had the pleasure of delivering the first 200 Linens for Life™ tote bags to MELIÃ DURRËS ALBANIA.

These bags have been handcrafted from end-of-life hotel linens collected from MELIÃ DURRËS ALBANIA and transformed into reusable products through the dedicated work of “Kashar Craft Women”, creating a practical example of circular economy in action.

 

A special thank you to Juan Tuñon Cifre, General Manager of MELIÃ DURRËS ALBANIA, who warmly welcomed and supported this initiative, recognizing the value of giving hotel textiles a second life through sustainable and responsible practices.

Linens for Life™ – Project Results
• Textile collected and prepared for reuse: 100 kg
• Production target: 500 reusable bags
• Completed and delivered: 200 bags
• Currently in production: 300 bags
• Average weight per bag: 65–75 g
• Total textile transformed in the first 200 bags: 13–15 kg
• Volunteers involved: 3 women
• Project duration: 14 days
• Volunteer working hours contributed: 210 hours

This initiative demonstrates how the hospitality industry can embrace circular economy principles, transforming textile waste into valuable products while creating positive environmental and social impact.
Thank you to MELIÃ DURRËS ALBANIA, Meliá Hotels International, Diversey, and Kashar Craft Women for supporting innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.