Circular Economy Contributions Towards Zero Waste with Reference to Hotel and Resort Operations: A Systematic Literature Review

Vinod Kumar (), Kunal Seth, Shiwani Thakur and Ruchika Kulshrestha
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Vinod Kumar: Amity University
Kunal Seth: Amity University
Shiwani Thakur: Amity University
Ruchika Kulshrestha: GLA University, Assistant Professor

A chapter in Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Synergizing Sustainable Technologies and Management Practices (STAMP 2024), 2025, pp 325-334 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The hospitality sector is having an increasingly negative influence on the environment, which emphasizes the urgent need of sustainable practices adopted by hotels and resorts, especially when it comes to waste management. The purpose of this systematic literature study is to examine how hotel and resort operations might advance zero waste goals by implementing the principles of the circular economy (CE). This research identifies important tactics and practices that are consistent with CE principles, such as resource efficiency, waste minimization, and product lifecycle management, by methodically examining peer-reviewed publications, industry reports, case studies and other specified material related to the issue. It compiles research on cutting-edge waste minimization strategies, like closed-loop systems, recycling initiatives, and material reuse, and evaluates their viability within the framework of lodging facilities. The study will identify the key to CE practices and its effectiveness on waste management. The review also identifies obstacles and difficulties the hotel industry faces when putting CE practices into practice and provides suggestions for resolving them. The study will also provide an overview of how CE ideologies can drive zero waste in the hospitality industry.

Keywords: Circular economy; waste management; hotel and resorts; environment; sustainable practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-682-6_22

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