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October 3, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Surplus Meal Sharing Schemes

Olio, which was introduced in the UK in 2016, aims to address the issue of food waste by utilizing the sharing economy and...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Tourism
Resource
October 1, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Rainwater and grey water recycling

A lot of initiatives are already being successfully adopted by businesses in the tourist sector, which has a significant...

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

Biodigesters on Board of Cruises

A solution that disposes of food waste safely and cost-effectively is utilizing LFC biodigester. Onboard biodigesters can...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Tourism
Resource
September 30, 2022World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Innovative Greywater Recycling in Hotels

Abu Dhabi Premier Inn has engaged with Waterscan, an expert in water treatment, to build the first water recycling system in...

Organisation
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sectors
Water
Tourism
Resource
September 29, 2022UNEP SCP

ADDRESSING PLASTIC POLLUTION IN TOURISM THROUGH SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT

This guidance draws from existing sustainable procurement good practices that, when implemented systematically throughout the...

Organisation
UNEP SCP
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sectors
Public Procurement
Tourism
Plastic
Resource
September 8, 2022UNEP SCP

GTPI plastic measurement methodology tools for Accommodation Providers

The Tools help to generate the following GTPI performance metrics: (i) annual total weight of plastics (metric tonnes), (ii)...

Organisation
UNEP SCP
Type
Technical Tools
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sectors
Tourism
Plastic
Resource
June 10, 2022SEEDIS — Social, Environmental & Economic Development Intersector Solutions

SEEDIS Solutions

SEEDIS identifies and features resources and tools to encourage collaboration and support stakeholders in their transition...

Organisation
SEEDIS — Social, Environmental & Economic Development Intersector Solutions
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Global
Sectors
Public Procurement
Financial Sector
Tourism
Buildings and construction
Resource
April 8, 2022One Planet Network

Review Standards and Investments in Sustainable Agriculture

Investors are ever focused on financial risks, but it is increasingly clear to many financial service providers (FSPs) that...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Research and Studies
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
North America
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Agricultural and Fishery
Financial Sector
Health