Volunteers from Sands China assemble hygiene kits for Clean the World

Over 350 Sands China team members and local community group volunteers joined forces to assemble more than 30,000 hygiene kits for international social enterprise Clean the World.

The initiative was held on Thursday, 24th October, at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, marking the expo’s 11th consecutive year.

Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd, said of the initiative: “This annual initiative is an important part of our commitment to address environmental and community issues in our strategies. By working together, we believe we can contribute to helping our world become a better place and support people in need. Our gratitude goes to Clean the World, our team members, and our community partners who have cooperated with us over the years to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities, while recycling resources and practising sustainability.”

Shawn Seipler, founder and chief executive officer of Clean the World, likewise remarked: “I am thrilled that Sands China has accomplished the incredible goal of building 30,000 hygiene kits in one day, bringing their total to an astounding 385,700 kits since we began our partnership in 2014. This milestone reflects Sands’ unwavering dedication to improving global health through hygiene and sanitation. Their commitment over the years has made a real difference in the lives of countless individuals, and I couldn’t be more pleased with what we’ve achieved together. I look forward to continuing this impactful partnership and reaching even greater heights in the future.”

Working side by side

At the event, Sands Cares Ambassadors and other Sands China team members joined volunteers from four organisations: local green enterprise Macau ECOnscious, Green Future, the Bosco Green Store of Bosco Youth Service Network, and the University of Saint Joseph. 

Volunteers worked together to build hygiene kits, whose supplies are essential for good health and personal hygiene in order to prevent the spread of disease in populations in need around the globe. 

The completed kits will be distributed to 15 community groups, including the Philippines to provide families in need with critically needed hygiene supplies during natural disasters and other times of crisis, as well as distributed to NGO members in need in Hong Kong and Macao.

What’s in the kits?

The hygiene kits contain soap that has been collected from Sands China’s integrated resorts and then recycled and sterilised through Clean the World’s remanufacturing process, giving new life to used hotel supplies. 

Each kit also comes with shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, toothbrush, toothpaste, and an encouraging message from Sands China and Clean the World.

In 2014, Sands China became the first integrated operator in Macao to launch this type of sustainability initiative. It is an initiative of Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVS), and helps Clean the World distribute emergency response hygiene kits to assist with on-the-ground, immediate needs in times of crisis and disaster.