Did you know that something as simple as a used bar of soap can save lives? 🌍
Over the past few years, Soap Aid has recycled more than 4 million bars of soap through its Hotel to Hands Program. This powerful initiative has distributed over 1.9 million bars to remote and Indigenous communities across Australia, helping prevent thousands of children from contracting diseases like trachoma and pneumonia, illnesses that are often easily prevented through basic hygiene.
Since joining the program in 2022, Programmed FM on Rottnest Island has proudly contributed by diverting 268kg of leftover soap from landfill. These offcuts are recycled into brand-new bars and distributed through Soap Aid’s Community Impact Partners to vulnerable communities both in Australia and overseas, alongside vital hygiene education that supports long-term health improvements.
Hard soap bars are not only 100% recyclable and plastic-free, but they’re also one of the most sustainable amenities an accommodation provider can offer. By participating in this initiative, our team is helping reduce waste, protect the
Humanitarian Impact (Cumulative)
- Families supplied for 12 months: 56
- Children supplied for 12 months: 223
- Life-saving rate: 44%
- Children’s lives saved: 98
🌏 Environmental Impact (Cumulative)
- Soap Aid bars produced (100g each): 2,680
- tCOâ‚‚e saved from entering the atmosphere: 0.39
- Equivalent to 163.65 litres of fuel saved
- Equivalent to 2,241.81 kilometres off the road
- Equivalent to 0.16 vehicles removed from the road
Our impact metrics are proudly verified through a proprietary calculator developed by the Carbon Reduction Institute of NSW, ensuring that every bar recycled and every life touched is backed by real, measurable data.
