Travelodge to install carpets made from discarded fishing nets

Low-cost hotel chain Travelodge has unveiled what it calls its new “budget-luxe” design, which features carpets made out of recycled fishing nets.

The new design for Travelodge hotel rooms follows a widespread consultation with several thousand guests who have stayed at Travelodge hotels. The new, contemporary design features several sustainable initiatives. The carpets are made from fishing nets that have been discarded, and they support the hotel chain’s commitment to the clean ocean campaign.

Each year, over 640,000 tonnes of fishing nets are thrown away, and this is a threat to marine life. Travelodge’s new carpet backing is made from recycled plastic bottles. Other environmentally friendly design features include motion-sensing controls, low-energy lighting and energy-efficient showers.

Travelodge will upgrade 60 of its hotels to the “budget-luxe” standard by the end of 2022. In a statement, the Chief Executive of Travelodge, Craig Bonnar, said:

“This is our most radical transformation to date and has been created in response to ever increasing expectations from customers. “

Bonnar added that many Travelodge customers, whether staying for leisure or business reasons, prefer to stay in a budget hotel but still expect their rooms to be stylish and feel homely.

Carpets made from discarded fishing nets are not yet available for households that want environmentally friendly carpets for their Chester, Wrexham, and North Wales homes. There are, however, other sustainable options, such as wool carpets. Made from a natural material that is environmentally friendly, wool is biodegradable and has a minimal environmental impact.