Waste management and making tourism sustainable is the need of the hour

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Climate change and tourism are closely connected. Local and regional authorities across Europe are working together to improve waste management for making tourism more sustainable in their towns.

Up to 26 cities, including Copenhagen in Denmark, Lanzarote in Spain and Krakow in Poland, have signed a charter of commitments that exhibits the intention of local and regional authorities to diminish waste generation and transition towards a circular economy.

Tourism is the third largest economic sector in the EU and links closely with other areas like culture, food and even sports.

Waste generation is a particular challenge for local and regional authorities due to the waste created by tourists that largely exceeds that of residents.

Hence, cities and regions are taking part in increasing awareness and motivate tourists to act responsibly.

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