fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. targets boutique hotels in Park City for sustainable amenities program

PARK CITY, Utah — After a successful first round of their refill pilot project, fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. received a second Sustainable Tourism Grant. The first grant aimed at helping local property management companies switch from single-use amenities to refillable toiletries. The second grant of just over $21,000 aims to implement the concept in hotels.

Boutique hotels are the ideal candidate for the next phase

Kimberly Flores is currently looking for boutique hotels to sign up for this phase of the project. “Most hotel chains we’ve spoken with have preferred providers, but boutique hotels are perfect for this sustainable tourism grant,” she said. “The project covers the cost of high-end dispensers, branded labels, staff training and marketing.”

fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. sources luxury, non-toxic shampoos, conditioners and bath soap. These are the only products pilot participants pay for. Single-use plastics are completely eliminated from the chain. When the hotel uses up their five-gallon initial supply, fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. picks up the five-gallon containers, cleans them, refills them and delivers the new products back to the hotel.

Funding for operations and logistics and why fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. strives for non-toxic products

The grant also includes funding for operations and logistics. This will include a dolly and new sink for fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. The grant provides enough equipment for 300 dispensers, which can equip 100 to 150 rooms, depending on the hotel’s choices. With fulFILLed Lifestyle Co.’s push for non-toxic products, they are pioneering the way for luxury hotels to get ready for the future. Flores and her partner Paige Garrity only work with those manufacturers who create products without fragrances, SLS (sodium-lauryl-sulfate), parabens, and phthalates.

Why some ingredients are undesirable

Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals for which studies on humans show a link between exposure to phthalates and the development of chronic diseases, including allergies, asthma, obesity and type 2 diabetes. They are found in many fragrances and cosmetic products.

Dermal irritation tends to increase with SLS concentration and the duration of direct contact. Parabens are a family of chemicals used as preservatives in cosmetics to prevent the growth of mold and harmful bacteria.

Get Involved

Hotels and property management companies interested in participating in their pilot programs can reach out to fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. The grant funds will be available through December 2025, and properties will be accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis until the 300 dispenser allocation is reached.