When Vending Meets Sustainability.
1.1 Sustainable Travel Retail Is Rising. Why Eco-Friendly Vending Essentials Are the New Standard
Travel retail is changing fast. Travelers still want convenience. But now they also want cleaner, better choices. They want travel essentials that are easy to use, good for them, and good for the planet.
This shift is pushing airports, hotels, and vending operators to rethink how they serve modern travelers. And that’s where sustainable travel essentials inside vending machines begin to play a huge role.
At Evoca Group’s showroom in the Netherlands, CHOOSE! essentials sit next to drinks and snacks. That one moment shows how big this shift is for travel retail buyers, vending operators, and airport retail managers.
1.2 Why Sustainable Travel Retail Is Growing So Fast
Travelers today want more than quick fixes. They want comfort without plastic waste.
This group is growing every year because:
• Europe pushes bans on single-use plastics.
• ESG requirements increase for travel retailers and hotels.
• Travelers choose brands that match their values.
This is why eco-friendly travel retail products are becoming one of the strongest categories in airport shops, hotel shops, and vending networks. Conscious travel is no longer niche. It is mainstream.
1.3 Why Vending Operators Are Adding Sustainable Travel Essentials
Vending machines are no longer only for snacks. They now act as micro-shops for travelers on the move.
Adding sustainable essentials helps vending operators:
• Increase relevance at airports, stations, and hotels
• Lift impulse purchases
• Boost basket value
• Stand out with a modern product mix
• Meet sustainability goals without complexity
Think of toothpaste tablets, bamboo toothbrushes, dental kits, shavers, eye masks, and travel comfort items. These products solve real needs at real travel moments.
A traveler waiting for a delayed flight.
A hotel guest packing quickly at 5 AM.
A commuter heading to work after an overnight train.
When they see “eco-friendly travel essentials” inside a vending machine, it clicks instantly.
It feels smart. It feels useful. It feels right.
1.4 The Growing Demand from Hotels & Hospitality
Hotels feel the same shift. Guests want sustainable choices.
Hotels want to cut plastic.
Travel retailers want products that match new customer expectations.
For hotels, switching to biodegradable care essentials is one of the fastest ways to:
• Reduce single-use plastics
• Improve guest satisfaction
• Meet sustainability certification requirements
• Strengthen brand reputation
• Offer premium amenities without waste
This is why hotels and travel retailers now search for plastic-free, biodegradable, EU-compliant products that fit their brand.
1.5 Why CHOOSE! Is Becoming a Go-To Brand for Travel Retailers
CHOOSE! creates eco-friendly travel essentials built for airports, hotels, vending operators, and travel retailers.
Our assortment includes:
• Bamboo toothbrushes
• Toothpaste tablets
• Dental kits
• Shavers
• Cotton eye masks
• Bamboo combs
• Travel kits for hotels
• Sustainable amenity kits
Each item has:
• Plastic-free packaging
• Biodegradable materials
• EU-compliant
• Loved by conscious travelers
• Packed in our social workplace in the Netherlands
Partners like Schiphol Airport Retail, Selecta, Corendon, Hilton, Radisson, and Luxair already offer our products because they sell fast, reduce plastic waste, and improve their ESG performance.
1.6 Sustainability + Convenience. The Perfect Match for Modern Travel Retail
Travel will never slow down. But the way people travel is changing.
They want comfort.
They want smart essentials.
And they want responsible choices that feel natural.
That’s exactly where sustainable vending and eco-friendly travel retail assortments fit.
The operators who adapt now win early.
They build loyalty.
They build stronger revenue streams.
And they build a story travelers want to be part of.
1.7 If You’re a Hotel, Travel Retailer or Vending Operator Wanting to Stand Out, Let’s Talk
Small changes in your assortment can create a huge impact.
Better for travelers.
Better for your brand.
Better for the planet.
We help you explore:
• Retail assortment fit
• Vending assortment upgrades
• Hotel amenity replacements
• Custom branding options
• Pricing & retailer margins
• Samples to test demand
Let’s connect and explore how sustainable travel essentials can boost your travel retail offering.
Corendon x CHOOSE!
Small Changes, Big Impact!
At CHOOSE!, we’ve always believed that sustainability isn’t just about products – it’s about people, purpose, and progress.
Every time a guest brushes their teeth, washes their hands, or opens a small amenity in their hotel room, there’s a quiet opportunity to make a difference. A chance to show that caring for the planet can be part of everyday comfort.
And that’s exactly what we set out to do together with Corendon Mangrove Beach Resort in Curaçao.
40,000+ Plastic Items Replaced – and Thousands of Guests Inspired
In partnership with Corendon Hotels & Resorts, we’ve replaced more than 40,000 plastic toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes with sustainable, personalized alternatives.
Each guest who booked premium now receives a bamboo toothbrush engraved with Corendon’s branding, and toothpaste tablets packed in eco-friendly sachets.
It’s a small daily habit that not only reduces single-use plastics – but also inspires travelers to rethink their own routines and discover that sustainability can start with something as simple as brushing your teeth.
Together, we’re showing that responsible hospitality isn’t just good for the planet – it’s something guests actually feel and remember.
Designed for Impact – Both Environmental and Social
At CHOOSE!, we believe sustainability should look good, feel good, and do good.
That’s why our impact goes far beyond materials.
Social Impact:
All our products are packed and organized in Almelo, the Netherlands, through a social workshop that creates meaningful employment for people with disabilities or limited access to the job market.
Every order directly contributes to social inclusion – turning a simple toothbrush into a story of shared purpose.
Custom & Personalized:
We help our partners bring sustainability to life through custom packaging and product design – adding logos, colors, and personalized details that perfectly align with brand identity. Even for smaller orders.
Design Support:
Our in-house design team helps create the perfect packaging concept for your company – transforming sustainable products into premium, on-brand experiences that guests will remember.
Inspiring Change Together
The beauty of partnerships like Corendon’s is that they reach far beyond a single resort.
Every guest interaction becomes a moment of education – a gentle reminder that small actions matter.
When travelers try out our toothpaste tablets packed in a paper sachet instead of toothpaste out of plastic tube, they don’t just experience a product. They see a value.
And many take that inspiration home.
That’s how change spreads – one smile, one stay, one story at a time.
About CHOOSE!
CHOOSE!™ provides eco-friendly and fully customizable guest amenities for hotels, resorts, and travel-retail environments.
From bamboo toothbrushes and toothpaste tablets to travel kits, razors, and eye masks – our goal is simple:
Better Choices, Cleaner Planet.
Trusted by leading hospitality brands like Schiphol Airport Retail, Selecta, Hilton, Corendon, and Luxairlines, we help brands turn everyday essentials into meaningful impact.
