From "usable" to "effective": The real performance of Hanbi eco-friendly consumables in over 500 hotels - Data, cases, and comprehensive comparison with ordinary materials!
From "usable" to "effective": The real performance of Hanbi eco-friendly consumables in over 500 hotels - Data, cases, and comprehensive comparison with ordinary materials
No matter how good the theory is, it is not as good as actual data. Hanbi's products have been adopted by over 500 hotels, ranging from economy class to luxury five-star hotels, with a cumulative usage of over 200 million pieces. This article does not pile up concepts; it only uses real performance comparisons, customer feedback, and ROI data to tell you how environmentally friendly materials comprehensively outperform ordinary plastics in terms of durability, comfort, cleaning convenience, and customer satisfaction.
1.Durability and practicality: Not worse than plastic, and even better.
The biggest concern for hotel procurement is: Will eco-friendly materials "break down" after just one use? We conducted a set of comparative tests (at the same hotel, at the same time, with the same usage intensity):
Why are environmentally friendly materials actually more durable?
Hanbi's straw toothbrush is made through a one-step process of high-temperature and high-pressure molding, featuring high density and no gaps, making it less prone to bacterial growth. The PLA brush is produced through precise injection molding, with an increased thickness at the tooth root, resulting in a 30% improvement in bending strength. Ordinary plastics, in an effort to reduce costs, often reduce the wall thickness and use recycled materials, which makes them more brittle.
2. User Experience: Guests cast their votes using their lips and soles of their feet.
Toothbrush: The bristles of ordinary plastic toothbrushes have uneven roundness. Many hotels, in an attempt to save a few cents, purchase toothbrushes with sharper bristles, which leads to gum bleeding. Hanbi maintains a stable roundness rate of 90% - 95%, and its bristles are made using a sharpening wire process. They can clean deep between teeth without harming the gums. A certain chain brand conducted a pilot program in 10 stores, and the keyword "toothbrush comfort" appeared three times more frequently in customer reviews.
Comb: Ordinary plastic combs have severe static electricity, and they tend to tangle when used on dry hair. The teeth' tips often have burrs. Hanbi's PLA comb is enhanced with anti-static agents, and the teeth' tips are rounded. It can be used smoothly even on wet hair. In hotels with a high proportion of female guests, this detail directly translates into positive reviews.
Slippers: Ordinary disposable slippers are either too thin (like paper) or too slippery (the plastic sole is dangerous when wet). Hanbi corn fiber slippers adopt a double-layer structure: the outer layer is made of plant fibers for breathability, the inner layer is made of cotton fabric for softness, and the sole is made of EVA foam with anti-slip patterns. The measured friction coefficient on a slippery surface is 40% higher than that of ordinary plastic slippers, significantly reducing the risk of falling.
Bath Solid Soap: Hanbi Solid Shampoo Soap is not only environmentally friendly but also offers a unique usage experience - the foam is fine and the scent of the essential oil lasts long. Many guests ask "Can I buy this soap?" after checking out, making it a secondary sales item for the hotel.
3. Cleaning and Hygiene: Antibacterial, non-absorbent, easy to clean
Hotels are most concerned about the dampness and mold growth of textiles. Although ordinary plastic slippers do not absorb water, their smooth surface is prone to retaining sweat stains and bacteria. The plant fiber layer of Hanbi corn fiber slippers has a natural moisture absorption and sweat dissipation function, and at the same time, it is coated with a silver ion antibacterial layer (tested by ISO 22196), with an inhibition rate of > 99% against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
Tested data: After continuous use for 5 days without cleaning, the total number of bacteria on the surface of ordinary plastic slippers reached 8.2×10⁴ CFU/cm², while that of Hanbi anti-bacterial slippers was only 1.3×10³ CFU/cm², a difference of 60 times. For high-end hotels that prioritize hygiene and guests who developed a "cleaning obsession" during the pandemic, this brings a great sense of reassurance.
4. Cost and Benefit: Consensus of 500 Hotels
We conducted follow-up visits to 50 hotels that had been cooperating for more than one year (divided into mid-to-high-end, economy, and resort types), and compiled the following common conclusion:
85% of the hotels indicated that after switching to Hanbi, the complaint rate related to consumables decreased by more than 50%.
72% of the hotels saw an increase of 0.2 to 0.5 points in their "hygiene/detail" ratings on the OTA platform.
90% of the purchasers believe that Hanbi's overall cost (taking into account customer complaints and brand benefits) is no higher than, or even lower than, that of ordinary plastics.
68% of the hotels received some form of reward or subsidy from the government for using biodegradable and environmentally friendly consumables.
Typical case: A boutique hotel in Hangzhou (with 120 rooms)
In 2024, all products will be replaced with Hanbi eco-friendly toothbrushes, combs, slippers and solid cleansing products. One year later:
Total expenditure on consumables (including logistics and warehousing): decreased from 210,000 to 195,000 (saving 15,000)
Customer complaint compensation expenses: Reduced from 28,000 to 6,000 (saving 22,000)
Ctrip rating: Increased from 4.6 to 4.8, with the occupancy rate rising by 5 percentage points.
Received the title of "Green Consumption Demonstration Unit" in the local area and was awarded 50,000 yuan as a reward.
The net profit exceeded 100,000 yuan, yet this hotel only has 120 rooms.
