How Property Managers Can Lead Sustainability Efforts with Derreck Kayongo of Clean Production Action

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Derreck Kayongo, upcoming keynote speaker at Streamline Summit 2025: Soar and Executive Director of Clean Production Action. As an internationally recognized corporate social entrepreneur with over seventeen years of experience in human rights and environmental sustainability, Derreck reveals the shocking truth about chemical footprints in vacation rental properties and how property managers can lead the hospitality industry toward safer, more sustainable practices. From his journey as a refugee who founded the Global Soap Project to his current work revolutionizing chemical safety, this conversation provides actionable insights for property managers looking to reduce environmental liability while creating competitive advantages through eco-conscious hospitality. This episode is sponsored by Streamline Summit 2025: Soar.

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Derreck Kayongo, upcoming keynote speaker at Streamline Summit 2025: Soar and Executive Director of Clean Production Action, about transforming vacation rental properties through sustainable chemistry and environmental responsibility.

What you'll learn:

Why hotels threw away 800 million bars of soap annually and how one refugee's observation created a global health solution
The shocking reality of chemical footprints in vacation rental properties and their impact on guest health
How property managers can reduce environmental liability through safer chemical choices
The SELF framework (Service, Education, Leadership, Faith) for sustainable business practices
Why chemical safety certification could become your property's competitive advantage
How the housekeeping workforce deserves recognition as environmental heroes
Practical steps for conducting chemical footprint analyses and implementing safer cleaning protocols
What to expect from Derreck's keynote presentation at Streamline Summit 2025: Soar

Derreck Kayongo is the upcoming keynote speaker at Streamline Summit 2025: Soar, Executive Director of Clean Production Action, a CNN Hero, and founder of the Global Soap Project. His journey from Ugandan refugee to international changemaker has led him to develop innovative programs bridging business growth with environmental sustainability. With expertise spanning human rights, food security, and economic development, Derreck brings a unique perspective on how hospitality professionals can create positive global impact through local environmental action.

This episode is sponsored by Streamline Summit 2025: Soar.

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