Hop Lion has developed a down recycling system that transforms discarded down duvets and production scraps from the hospitality industry into new items. These items are then reintroduced into accommodations under a fresh identity. In addition, this Product-as-a-Service model adds new value to the hospitality industry.
Hop Lion saw the environmental impact caused by the hospitality industry and thought about how to give new value to the large number of discarded down products that hotels regularly replace.
Recycling and Remake, New Life for Down Bedding
Hop Lion collects discarded floral down duvets and production scraps from the hospitality industry, processes the recycled down in accordance with GRS certification standards, and develops new technologies to convert down materials from recycled bedding and clothing into recycled materials, delivering the next product for manufacturing and use. Continued collaboration with designers has allowed the company to transform these recycled materials into eye masks, slippers, floor mats, etc., thus extending the product lifecycle. Hop Lion has also established long-term partnerships with a Japanese enterprise to operate a recycling platform for down bedding. This initiative collects second-hand down bedding from the Japanese market, which undergoes professional down recycling procedures upon return to the factory. These recycled down either re-enter the circular system or are made into new down products for the hospitality industry.
Down Bedding-as-a-Service
Hop Lion provides a 'Down Bedding-as-a-Service' through their Health Life brand for the hospitality industry. During the service period, if the down duvets become soiled, Hop Lion offers cleaning and maintenance to extend their lifespan. This leasing model ensures a consistent supply of high-quality bedding for accommodations, allowing hospitality providers to concentrate on guest services. This partnership enhances the overall guest experience.
Benefits
- In a disposable after use model, a duvet has a service life of about 5-10 years. After recycling and remake by Hop Lion, its service life can be effectively extended.