Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, is set to become the first holiday park operator in the UK to invest in eco-friendly waterproof mattress protectors across all of its parks, a move that will both reduce waste and connect to the company’s wider sustainability initiatives.

Working with mattress supplier, WOW, from October 2023, every new Parkdean Resorts mattress purchased will have a built-in waterproof protector made from SEAQUAL® fabric, a material produced using recycled ocean plastic. Each mattress protector is removable, allowing them to be easily washed or replaced by staff, which will significantly reduce the number of mattresses disposed of.

Seaqual pay fishermen and women to pull plastic out of the ocean for it to be turned into different materials. So far, this initiative hs contributed to 600 tonnes of plastic being removed from the ocean.

The move to sustainable fabric follows a series of initiatives that Parkdean Resorts has been undertaking as part of its dedication to protecting the planet and keeping our seas clean, including regular beach cleans around its parks up and down the country. The company recently published its first ever ESG report detailing its pledges to care for its parks, people and planet, with plans covering renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, and maintaining the natural beauty of 3,500 acres of land across its 66 parks throughout the UK.

Jane Bates, Director of Sustainability and Procurement at Parkdean Resorts, said: “We’re passionate about integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business, and investing in SEAQUAL® mattress protectors allows us to reduce waste at our parks while supporting an initiative we care deeply about: keeping Britain’s beaches clean and safe.”

WOW will ensure the swift and seamless integration of SEAQUAL® mattress protectors across all of Parkdean Resorts’ parks.

Commenting, Darren Stega-Jones, Managing Director at WOW, added: “We’re delighted to be working with Parkdean Resorts on this exciting project. After considering several options to improve the longevity of the parks’ quality mattresses, SEAQUAL® was the perfect choice with its strong connection to Parkdean’s sustainability mission.”