Circular economy and sustainability in the tourism industry: critical analysis of integrated solutions and good practices in European and Chinese case studies

Kan Li, Giulia Cipolletta, Corinne Andreola (), Anna Laura Eusebi (), Barbara Kulaga, Silvio Cardinali and Francesco Fatone
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Kan Li: Xi’an Technological University
Giulia Cipolletta: Marche Polytechnic University
Corinne Andreola: Marche Polytechnic University
Anna Laura Eusebi: Marche Polytechnic University
Barbara Kulaga: Marche Polytechnic University
Silvio Cardinali: Marche Polytechnic University
Francesco Fatone: Marche Polytechnic University

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2024, vol. 26, issue 7, No 5, 16482 pages

Abstract: Abstract The concepts of sustainability and circular economy (CE) have attracted enormous attention in the academic, business and political spheres. However, a systematic review of case studies concerning CE in the tourism industry remains lacking. The present study collected good environmental management practices and circular solutions related to energy, water and waste from tourist accommodations in Italy/Europe and China. Moreover, sustainable procedures were critically discussed within the strategic water-energy-waste-food-transport (WEWFT) nexus. When comprehensive data were available, good practices were also measured by Circular Indicators (CIs) and compared to benchmark values set by existing certification or labelling. CIs support the innovative, resilient and sustainable development and assessment of the tourism industry. Most of the strategies were focused on energy optimization and a lack of tangible data was depicted for food and waste management.

Keywords: Circular economy; Accommodation; Environmental impacts; Good practices; Sustainable tourism; Circular indicators (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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