Assessing the factors that influence waste generation and diversion at Canadian festivals

Rachel Dodds and Philip R. Walsh

Current Issues in Tourism, 2019, vol. 22, issue 19, 2348-2352

Abstract: Festivals can be important contributors to tourism and the social and economic sustainability of the communities in which they are located. A festival, however, can also negatively impact the environment by increasing demands on waste management and disposal. To better understand what factors influence festival waste management, we applied both quantitative and qualitative methods to find that provincial location, festival type and festival size significantly influence waste generation and diversion. Consistency in waste regulation and practices, sustainability partnerships with local stakeholders, and responsible leadership are encouraged.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2018.1461813

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