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About the Criteria D. Environment D.2.3. Waste Management Plan
About the Criteria D. Environment D.2.3. Waste Management Plan | D.2.3. Waste Management Plan |
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D.2.3. A solid waste management plan is implemented, with quantitative goals to minimize waste that is not reused or recycled. _________________________________ Waste has become a major pollutant affecting both environmental aspects (land degradation, water quality) and socio-economic factors such as health and public dumps. Reducing potential waste streams, reusing what can not be avoided and recycling what is not reusable is critical factor in sustainable tourism operations. Minimizing the amount of solid waste that goes to landfills and incinerators helps reduce negative environmental impacts. Additionally, minimizing waste reduces the need for virgin materials and limits the amount of greenhouse gases that are released throughout a product's life cycle (i.e., extraction, manufacturing, distribution, use, and disposal). A lifecycle approach to waste management begins with the purchasing practices (D.1.1 and D.1.2) through coordination with local authorities on appropriate disposal.
__________________________________ Potential Indicators • Total waste generated (in tons) by type and disposal method |
