Global Tourism Plastics Initiative
Tools & resources
Tools and resources for implementing the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative
This repository of tools and resources aims at supporting the Signatories of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative implementing their commitments on elimination of single-use plastics, introduction of reusable models, engagement and collaboration with value chain stakeholders, etc., as well as at enabling additional tourism businesses and organizations to take action on plastic pollution.
The tools and resources repository includes:
- Introduction of Reusable Alternatives;
- Guidelines for tourism businesses and destinations;
- Guidelines that can be applied by tourism businesses and destinations;
- Policy Recommendations to address plastics in tourism;
- Broader reports with references to the tourism sector;
- Reports on circular strategies to address plastic pollution;
- Reports including plastic waste management insights;
- Reports with information on plastic types and hotspots, and;
- Reports on plastics legislation and regulations.
*Events and webinars on implementing the GTPI and addressing plastic pollution in tourism sector (available here)
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1. Introduction of Reusable Alternatives
Introduction of Reusable Alternatives
This focused work stream is designed for the GTPI business signatories, comprising a network of forward-thinking hotels, hostels, hotel chains, tour operators, online booking platforms and cruise lines.
2. Guidelines for tourism businesses and destinations
3. Guidelines that can be applied by tourism businesses and destinations
4. Policy Recommendations to address plastics in tourism
5. Broader reports with references to the tourism sector
6. Reports on circular strategies to address plastic pollution
7. Reports including plastic waste management insights
8. Reports with information on plastic types and hotspots
9. Reports on plastics legislation and regulations
The tools and resources listed in this repository have been curated by the Coordinating Team and developed by members and partner organizations.
Should you wish to submit additional resources, please contact us at oneplanetstp@unwto.org.
