Reduce Vacation Rental Waste: A Simple Way to Cut Plastic in Timeshare Units

Vacation rentals and timeshare units across the United States have seen remarkable growth over the past decade. Driven by changing traveler preferences, user-friendly digital booking platforms, and a desire for more personalized accommodations, the short-term rental industry has evolved from a niche market into an almost $38 billion dollar lodging solution.

As this shift continues, it has transformed once quiet towns into popular vacation destinations and added valuable lodging capacity to major tourist hubs. But alongside the benefits comes a growing environmental concern: plastic waste from condiments left behind in these rentals.

The Hidden Cost of Short-Term Rental Waste

In most vacation rental and timeshare units, guests are allowed to leave unopened dry goods like mac and cheese or ramen noodles. However, nearly all travelers avoid using opened condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise that were left behind by previous guests.

Let’s look at just one timeshare unit in Orlando, Florida. According to the 2023 State of the Timeshare Industry Report by ARDA (American Resort Development Association) and AIF (ARDA International Foundation), Orlando timeshares had an 80% occupancy rate last year—meaning an average unit is rented for about 42 weeks a year.

If each guest purchases a new bottle of ketchup, mustard, and mayo, that’s 126 plastic containers potentially thrown away from a single unit every year. Now multiply that by the 201,600 timeshare units in the United States, and the environmental impact is massive.

That’s over 25 million pieces of plastic waste generated annually—often still partially full—just from condiments in vacation rentals.

Eco-Friendly Travel Starts with Simple Solutions

In many vacation hotspots, particularly island destinations, waste disposal is a serious issue. Plastic must be shipped off-island, driving up costs for local governments and harming fragile ecosystems.

That’s where Condo-ments.com comes in.

We provide pre-portioned, eco-friendly condiment packets delivered directly to your home prior to your departure date. Our condiment delivery service helps reduce plastic waste, cut down on food spoilage, and make travel more convenient—all without sacrificing taste.

Why Choose Condo-ments?

• ✅ Eco-conscious travel solution

• ✅ No leftover waste or sticky bottles

• ✅ Perfect portions, perfectly timed

• ✅ Convenient delivery to your home

By using Condo-ments, vacationers can enjoy the comforts of home without the hassle of overbuying or wasting food—and help protect our planet in the process.

Join the Movement

Whether you're a timeshare owner, vacation rental guest, or eco-minded traveler, there's a smarter way to stock your fridge. Visit Condo-ments.com and help reduce vacation rental waste—one packet at a time.

Convenience Delivered. No Waste, Just Taste!