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Historic Brighton hotel, The Old Ship, has become more environmentally friendly by cutting back on scrap materials dubbed ‘mood waste’.
The hotel has put a stop to its annual practice of scrapping half of its aluminium and rattan outdoor furniture.
Instead, it has opted for ecologically friendly Pacific Ocean furniture, which has been in America for some 20 years but is new to the UK.
The furniture is made to withstand annual damage from salt air and strong winds, with claims that it will not rot, split or crack and is guaranteed not to fade, discolour or chalk.
The furniture consists of pieces made from plastic debris sources from oceans and landfill sites. The hotel has also placed loveseats in its outdoor area, made from 100,000 plastic milk cartons.
Paul Wright, general manager of The Old Ship, said: “By opting for Pacific Ocean, we are boosting our green credentials in two key ways. Firstly, our furniture is made from upcycled material and secondly we have cut out our ‘mood waste’ by opting for a brand with guaranteed longevity.
“The furniture is already creating a stir and saving on staff time spent on cleaning and stacking. All we now need is a marriage proposal or two from the love seats, for the perfect ending to the story.”
