Solid Waste Generation, Composition and Management in Paro Hotel Industry

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Choni Zangmo
Alice Sharp

Abstract

Management of solid waste has become an increasingly important global issue as a result of population growth, as well as increasing individual needs, changes in lifestyle and growth in tourism. This waste management problem has become severe in the Paro region of Bhutan, driven by growth in tourism, changes in consumption patterns and growth in GDP. This research aimed to study the amount of waste sent to landfill, and the current status of solid waste management systems and waste composition in Paro District hotels. The current composition of solid waste from hotels comprises organic waste (53 %), glass (14 %), paper (9 %), metal (7 %), LDPE (7 %), textiles (5 %), HDPE (3 %), rubber (1 %), and others (1 %). To improve solid waste management (SWM) in the hotel industry and to reduce total amount of waste generated, environmentally sound practices in various nations are recommended such as implementation of guidelines, monitoring systems, education and special training programs for hoteliers and customers.

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Zangmo, C., & Sharp, A. (2017). Solid Waste Generation, Composition and Management in Paro Hotel Industry. Applied Environmental Research, 39(2), 15–27. https://doi.org/10.35762/AER.2017.39.2.2
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Author Biography

Choni Zangmo, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand

I am currently pursuing master's degree in Environmental Technology at School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology (BCET), Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University - Rangsit Campus.