
4. Used Hotel Soaps
The Economics of Everyday Things
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Zachary Krakit: In 2009, hotel guest Sean Seypler asked what happens to the soap in his room. He found out that hotels throw away millions of bars every day. So he set up a mad scientist lab in his garage with the help of some family and friends. Today, 86% of hotel guests use packaged soaps; they're more utilized than any other amenity - even TV.
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