According to the UNEP, the increasing volume and complexity of waste associated with our modern economy pose a severe risk to our ecosystems and health. An estimated 11.2 billion tonnes of solid waste are collected worldwide annually, and the decay of the organic portion contributes to about 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
n 2011 it was reported by UNFAO that one third (1/3) of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally, which amounts to about 1.3 billion tons per year.
The hospitality and tourism sector accounts for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, including the hotel sector contributing to 1% (source UNWTO). With over 700,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, worth over $570 billion, the industry is thriving and continues to expand its footprint
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