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


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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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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

Check out the three most downloaded episodes:
  • Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
  • Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
  • Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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