18 - Waste prevention: Disposable items

Category : Waste

Status : Mandatory

Type of accommodation : Accommodation

photo  Waste prevention: Disposable items

Definition (User manual)

(a)


Disposable toiletries items (shower caps, brushes, nail files, shampoos, soaps etc.) shall not be available to guests in rooms unless they are requested by guests or there is a legal obligation or it is a requirement of independent quality rating/certification scheme or of hotel chain quality policy the tourism accommodation is a member of.

(b)


Disposable food service items (crockery, cutlery, and water jugs) shall not be available to guests in rooms and restaurant/bar service unless the applicant has an agreement with a recycler for such items.

(c)


Disposable towels and bed sheets (draw sheet is excluded) shall not be used in rooms.