AN Edinburgh hotel has unveiled bespoke uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles in a £60,000 investment.
Ten Hill Place Hotel, located in the capital’s Old Town, unveiled the new uniforms alongside its recent achievement of a 16th consecutive Green Tourism Gold Award.
Created by designer Gresham Blake, the uniforms took a year to develop and will be worn by 150 staff members – with each uniform preventing 45 bottles from reaching landfills or oceans.
Further to this, the uniforms can be washed at an energy-efficient temperature – eliminating the need for dry cleaning and harsh chemicals.
Mark McKenzie, general manager of Surgeons Quarter, which operates Ten Hill Place Hotel, said, “We are incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made, especially with our new bespoke uniforms and continued commitment to sustainability.
“These initiatives reflect our dedication to caring for our staff, guests, and the environment.
“Our goal is to keep making practical and meaningful changes that contribute to a greener future, and we are pleased to see these efforts resonate with our guests and partners.”
Gresham Blake, founder of Gresham Blake, added, “We had the pleasure of designing the uniforms for Surgeons Quarter following our visit to the prestigious hotel last year. With its rich history, this project was truly inspiring. We took inspiration from the opulent interiors which influenced the colour palette for the designs.
“Understanding the hotel’s commitment to sustainability, we seized the opportunity to showcase our 45 Collection, complemented by bespoke accessories to complete the look of the uniforms. We have thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with the Surgeons Quarter team on this project and are excited to see the complete uniform come together in situ.”
Further to the new uniforms, the 129-bedroom hotel also reduced its use of single-use plastic cups during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, after swapping 42,000 single-use plastic cups in 2023 for 6,580 reusable cups this year. Guests at the hotel are also treated to 100% biodegradable bamboo toilet paper.
Operated by Surgeons Quarter – the commercial arm of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) – the hotels profits are invested into advancing surgical standards and improving patient outcomes worldwide.
