Comments on: The power of ‘we’ http://blog.thefuturescompany.com/2008/05/15/the-power-of-we/ Bite-size thoughts from TFC people about trends, futures and cultural change to provoke and entertain Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:57:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jake Goretzki http://blog.thefuturescompany.com/2008/05/15/the-power-of-we/#comment-146 Thu, 29 May 2008 09:33:09 +0000 http://henleycentreheadlightvision.wordpress.com/?p=238#comment-146 This reminded me of a plan I had a few years back to create a Hall of Fame of ‘Hotel Towel Hubris’, collecting the often cloying copy used in those signs in bathrooms encouraging guests to save the world / our laundry overheads.

Here a couple of classic from US hotels. Hope you’ll forgive the cynicism here(!)…

Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia, USA:

Please enjoy Westins Heavenly Bath complete with Speakman Showerhead, spa towel, Egyptian cotton velour robe and custom bath amenities. Another important element is our voluntary Green Program. Choose to conserve… Towels to be re-used, hang up. Towels to be replaced, please leave on the floor.
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Hotel Blake, 500 South Dearborn, Chicago:

A hanging towel means “I will use again”
a towel on the floor means “Please exchange”
thank you for helping us conserve the earth’s vital resources
you make the choice

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