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October 30, 2023RMIT University

The Transition to a Circular Built Environment in Australia: An Analysis of the Jurisdictional Policy Framework

Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga is at the School of Property and Construction Management at RMIT University. Usha is co-leading...

Organisation
RMIT University
Type
Research and Studies
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Global
Sectors
Water
Public Procurement
Environmental Services
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Industrial Sector
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
Resource
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December 12, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Measuring tourism emissions at destination level: Australia case

Research in Australia based on a framework integrating the principles of Tourism Satellite Account with the National...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Research and Studies
Sectors
Tourism
Resource
December 12, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Earthcheck

This resource has been reviewed as part of Climate Action in the Tourism Sector: An overview of methodologies and tools to...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Technical Tools
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sectors
Tourism
Resource
September 30, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Food Waste into Biochar

The Municipality of Machu Picchu collaborates with its partners Inkaterra and AJE Group to transform food waste into biochar...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Tourism
Resource
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October 6, 2021One Planet Network

Reduction of single-use plastics in the hotel industry in Cyprus

Background information Cyprus produces around 570,000 tonnes of waste annually, 88% of which goes to landfill due to limited...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Communications Material
Project
February 10, 2020United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Hobart, Tasmania's capital announced they will become first plastic-free Australian city

"Hobart City Council revealed the HUGE news when an 8-4 vote in favour of cleaner practices was passed in a meeting earlier...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Project
February 10, 2020United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Building Greener Markets in Tasmania, Australia

"Salamanca Market has introduced a new organics waste stream. This exciting change will see more than 24 tonnes of compost...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Project
February 7, 2020United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Taste of Tasmania: festival supporting the fight agains plastic pollution

Loaves & Fishes Tasmania Loaves & Fishes Tasmania are a charity organisation based in North Western Tasmania who recover food...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Project
February 3, 2020United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

"Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic-free" initiative in Cyprus

Why? The tourism industry is engaging with the issue of plastic pollution, which is a particular threat to ocean flora and...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Project
February 6, 2019German Development Cooperation (GIZ)

Luang Prabang - Handle with Care

Luang Prabang has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995 and has become the main tourism destination in Lao...

Organisation
German Development Cooperation (GIZ)