This report urges tourism stakeholders to continue fighting plastic pollution during the COVID-19 recovery. This document illustrates how reducing the plastic footprint, increasing the engagement of suppliers, working closer with waste service providers, and ensuring transparency on the actions taken, can significantly contribute to a responsible recovery of the tourism sector.

Topics

Circular Economy
Climate Change
COVID-19
Crisis and Risk Management
Destination Governance and Management
Health and Wellbeing
Investment and Finance
Safety and Security
Solid Waste

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B7 -Safety and security
B8 -Access for all
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D9 -Solid Waste

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

03- Good Health & Wellbeing
12- Responsible Consumption & Production
13- Climate Action

Citation

“One Planet Network;

2020;

Recommendations on Plastic Pollution and COVID-19;

BTRP-ID: 2515″

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Recommendations on Plastic Pollution and COVID-19

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