Introduction

This module provides an in-depth understanding of waste management and recycling practices within the HoReCa (hotels, restaurants and catering) sector. It explores strategies to minimize waste generation and reduce the carbon footprint associated with HoReCa operations.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to raise awareness about the importance of proper waste management and recycling practices in the HoReCa sector.

Specifically, it aims to:

• Highlight the significance of waste reduction and recycling.
• Introduce techniques for waste segregation and collection.
• Provide insights into effective recycling initiatives.

Learning Outcomes

In Module 2 you will learn (about)

• The action area & competencies of waste management
• HoReCa representatives activities to support waste management
• Skills requirements & criteria
• Best practices
• Practical exercise

This module refers to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Supplementary material

Additional resources for further learning.

Perkumienė, D., Atalay, A., Perkumienė, D., & Grigienė, J. (2023). Sustainable Waste Management for Clean and Safe Environments in the Recreation and Tourism Sector: A Case Study of Lithuania, Turkey and Morocco. Recycling, 8(4), 56. https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling8040056

Diaz-Farina, E., Díaz-Hernández, J. J., & Padrón-Fumero, N. (2023). Analysis of hospitality waste generation: Impacts of services and mitigation strategies. Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 4(1), 100083. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annale.2022.100083

Vinck, K., Scheelen, L., & Du Bois, E. (2019). Design opportunities for organic waste recycling in urban restaurants. Waste Management & Research, 37(1_suppl), 40–50. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242x18817714

References:

Soler, X. (2022, July 15). Reciclaje en hostelería, restaurantes y hoteles: el plan de las 3R. Distribuidora Joan. https://blog.distjoan.com/2022/07/15/reciclaje-en-hosteleria-restaurantes-y-hoteles/

Blanco, I. (2023, August 12). Reciclaje de residuos orgánicos: Industria HoReCa - De Raíz Chile. De Raíz Chile | Expertos En Compost, Tierra De Hojas Y Jardinería. https://www.deraizchile.cl/blogs/noticias/reciclaje-de-residuos-organicos-HoReCa

Gestión de residuos, ¿cómo prevenirlos en el sector turístico? (n.d.). https://higieneambiental.com/gestion-de-residuos-sector-turistico