scholarly journals Reducing plastic waste for the competitiveness of Vietnamese tourist attractions

2020 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 01011
Author(s):  
Minh Tuan Tran ◽  
Trung Luong Pham ◽  
Xuan Tung Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Plastic Wastes ◽  
Plastic Products

Plastic usage in tourism activities has increased significantly in Vietnam over the past decades, leading to the burden of plastic pollution and the threat to sustainable tourism development. The Vietnamese government has recognized the importance of plastic waste management in sustainable tourism. Laws and regulations on controlling pollution due to non-biodegradable plastic bags. Public education activities have been organized to encourage people replace plastic products with natural materials, reuse plastic bags and reduce plastic wastes. Many tourism businesses have found ways to limit plastic consumption, such as replacing disposal plastic products with eco-friendly products. Vietnamese tourism has taken the first steps in reducing plastic waste pollution in tourism activities. This article proposed some solutions to limit and restrain plastic wastes from tourism in Vietnam.

scholarly journals How Company Manage Stakeholder Engagement For Sustainable Tourism Development In Indonesia?

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Gayatri Atmadi
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Mineral Water ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Mountain Areas ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
The Government

The background of this research is that in the past, the increasing trend of mountain climbing in Indonesia has reportedly raised environmental problems, especially regarding the tremendous volume of rubbish left behind mountain climbers.  Plastic waste threatens the Indonesia tourism industry in mountain areas. The government stated that the continuously increasing plastic waste threatens to ruin Indonesia's tourism sector. The mineral water industry is one of the government's primary focuses in its plastic waste reduction. As Indonesia's largest plastic-bottled mineral water brand, Aqua is pledging to remove more plastic from the environment than it uses by 2025. The purpose of the research is to get a descriptive analysis of how the company can manage its stakeholder engagement for reducing plastic waste in Indonesia. This research employed a qualitative narrative analysis method with a case study around Aqua’s efforts for reducing plastic waste in Indonesia and data collected from digital media. The principal results of the research show that Aqua made good collaboration between the Trashbag Community Indonesia, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and media journalists on the program “Sapujagad 2017" by removing 5 tons of rubbish from Indonesia's mountains. In conclusion, a successful company must do stakeholder engagement and corporate social responsibility activities for supporting sustainable tourism development in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Pyro-Oil and Wax Recovery from Reclaimed Plastic Waste in a Continuous Auger Pyrolysis Reactor

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultan Majed Al-Salem ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Jiawei Wang ◽  
Gary Anthony Leeke
Keyword(s):  
Product Distribution ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Densification Process ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Waste Plastic ◽  
Diesel Fuels ◽  
Plastic Recycling ◽  
Plastic Wastes ◽  
Liquid Products ◽  
Pyrolysis Reactor

The increasing global waste plastic pollution is urging people to take immediate actions on effective plastic recycling and processing. In this work, we report the results of processing reclaimed plastic wastes from unsanitary landfill site in Kuwait by using a bench scale continuous auger pyrolysis system. The plastic feedstock was characterised. After a simple thermal densification process, the material was fed to the pyrolysis system at 500 °C. The pyro-oil and wax products were collected and characterised. The process mass balance was developed on dry basis, and the yields of pyro-oil, light wax, heavy wax and gases were 5.5, 23.8, 69.4 and 1.3 wt%, respectively. The findings have indicated that the reclamation of plastic waste from landfill was feasible in terms of the product distribution and characteristics. Further liquid analysis confirmed that the liquid products contained fractions that are comparable to petrol and diesel fuels. The wax products are viable and have potential application as coating, covering and lubrication.

scholarly journals Sumber Daya Arkeologi dalam Pembangunan Pariwisata Berkelanjutan di Provinsi Maluku

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Komang Ayu Astiti
Keyword(s):  
Character Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Natural Landscape ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
The City

Archaeological resources in Maluku has important value in regional development and spread in different natural landscape. The problem that arises is how to make the proper management of this resource as a tourist attraction while maintaining the authenticity and preservation in accordance with the character possessed. The purpose and usefulness of the research is to make the archaeological resources in the Moluccas as one of the tourist attractions that provide benefits not only economic, but also social, cultural and environmental on the current generation and the future. The data used are secondary data from the results of research that has been done before and the results of the survey author to several archaeological sites in the city of Ambon as well as if by applying the theories and concepts appropriate to address concerns and objectives. Archaeological resources in Maluku has a unique, originality, authenticity and can be used as industrial commodities tourism as a diverse tourist attractions. The management of this potential is important to increase the diversity of attractions in the ministry of foreign tourists activity continues to increase in visiting museums and archaeological sites in Indonesia. Adapted to the character development of each site and archaeological sites in the region to bring up the context of the importance and significance of contemporary leading to the realization of sustainable tourism development (sustainable tourism management). Empowering local communities is very important as one of the pillars with partnerships with other stakeholders,  and will provide benefits in balance between economic, social, cultural and environmentally sustainable manner in the community both now and for generations to come.Sumber daya arkeologi  di Maluku mempunyai nilai penting dalam pembangunan daerah dan tersebar  pada landscape alam yang  berbeda. Permasalahan yang  muncul adalah bagaimana  pengelolaan yang  tepat untuk  menjadikan sumberdaya  ini sebagai atraksi wisata dengan tetap menjaga keotentikan dan pelestariannya sesuai dengan karakter  yang  dimiliki. Tujuan dan kegunaan penelitian adalah untuk menjadikan sumber daya arkeologi di wilayah Maluku sebagai salah satu atraksi wisata yang memberikan manfaat tidak saja secara  ekonomi, tetapi juga sosial budaya dan lingkungan  pada generasi sekarang  dan yang akan datang.  Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dari hasil-hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya dan hasil survey penulis ke beberapa situs arkeologi yang ada di Kota Ambon serta di olah dengan menerapkan teori dan konsep yang sesuai untuk menjawab permasalahan dan tujuan.   Sumber daya arkeologi di Maluku mempunyai keunikan, orisinalitas, otentisitas dan dapat dijadikan komoditas industri pariwisata sebagai atraksi wisata yang beragam. Pengelolaan potensi ini penting  untuk meningkatkan diversifikasi atraksi  dalam pelayanan  aktivitas wisatawan mancanegara yang  terus meningkat  dalam mengunjungi museum dan situs-situs arkeologi di Indonesia.  Pengembangan disesuaikan dengan karakter dari masing-masing situs dan kawasan situs arkeologi dalam konteks untuk memunculkan nilai penting dan makna kekinian yang mengarah pada terwujudnya pembangunan pariwisata berkelanjutan (sustainable tourism management). Memberdayakan masyarakat lokal sangat penting sebagai salah satu pilar dengan melakukan kemitraan dengan stakeholder lain, sehingga memberikan manfaat secara seimbang antara ekonomi, sosial budaya dan lingkungan secara berkelanjutan pada masayarakat sekarang maupun pada generasi-generasi yang akan datang.

scholarly journals PLASTIC WASTE AS BOTH SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND MEDIUM FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 001
Author(s):  
Johannis Tsoumas
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Environmental Consciousness ◽  
Art And Design ◽  
Form Of Life ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Plastic Products

Amidst the technological, social, economic, and cultural developments of the past few decades, the notorious environmental problem seems to be exacerbated, overshadowing any glimmer of optimism about the future of planet Earth. This is largely attributed to the thoughtless production and use of plastic products, but mainly to their reckless management as waste. Oceans, rivers, lakes, and many terrestrial areas of the planet suffocate under the masses of synthetic objects that displace any form of life. The voices of despair are getting louder and louder all over the world, but governments in many countries pretend to hear nothing. Nevertheless, protest reactions coming from the world art and design community constitute an important visual, functional, as well as a sociopolitical movement with multiple goals.This article does not simply aim at describing and analyzing the environmental problem through the aggravating presence of plastic waste. Its main purpose is to comment on and decode the works of selected artists from all over the world, works which are exclusively inspired and made of plastic trash. Overall, their work constitutes a form of artistic innovation and, at the same time, a form of severe protest and activism which aims at awakening the world aesthetic, and mainly environmental consciousness.

scholarly journals Plastic waste

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phạm Hà Trang ◽  
Hoang Truong Giang ◽  
Nguyen Cam Duong
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Global Problem ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Plastic Products

Plastic pollution is an urgent global problem that threatens the entire ecosystem, causing climate change and many other consequences that humans have to bear. Therefore, citizens need to uphold their sense of responsibility, consciously change living habits, say no to single-use plastic products. Protecting the environment, limiting plastic waste is protecting ourselves.

scholarly journals Environmental Policy for the Restriction on the Use of Plastic Products in Taiwan: Regulatory Measures, Implementation Status and COVID-19’s Impacts on Plastic Products Recycling

Environments ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Wen-Tien Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Outbreak Period ◽  
International Trends ◽  
Regulatory Measures ◽  
Implementation Status ◽  
Plastic Containers ◽  
Plastic Products

In response to international trends regarding the reduction in plastic waste (or plastic pollution), this work used the official statistics that were recently released, focusing on regulatory actions restricting the use of plastic products and/or the increase in recycling in Taiwan. In addition, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on plastic waste generation and plastic products’ recycling were also addressed in the present study. The results showed that the plastic compositions in the garbage slightly increased in recent years, suggesting that the effect of restrictions on the use of plastic products in Taiwan was not significant, even though the regulatory measures have been implemented since 2002. However, chlorine contents in the garbage were significantly increased in 2020. The increase could be attributed to the fact that kitchen waste (containing salt), household waste containing disinfectant (e.g., chlorine dioxide, sodium hypochlorite) or PVC-made products were generated more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the data also indicated that the monthly quantities of recycled plastic containers and other plastic products had no significant change since January 2020, especially in the outbreak period from May 2021 to July 2021.

scholarly journals Fuzzy Based Spatial Risk Evaluation of Plastic Pollution: A Case Study of Anambra State of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Chibundo Chukwuma ◽  
Louis Chukwuemeka orakwe ◽  
Ejikeme Emmanuel Emenike ◽  
Chukwuma Chris Okonkwo
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Terrestrial Environment ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Spatial Risk ◽  
Plastic Wastes

Abstract Natural systems, human health, and artistic sensitivities are all threatened by plastic pollution in most developed and developing countries. Plastic has emerged as a major global threat with rivers serving as sink for transported plastics, emanating from the terrestrial environment as a result of human activities. Anambra State in Nigeria is arguably the business hub of the South-eastern part of Nigeria, with a massive output of plastic wastes daily from individuals, commercial activities and industries. Owing to an inefficient waste management system, plastic leakage into her drainage networks is a critical environmental challenge. The aim of this study is to geospatially model the vulnerability associated with the various plastic leakage factors to the environment. To achieve this aim, data on different thematic variables which include plastic waste density, slope, land-use, drainage density and distance to drainage network of the study area were modelled, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) was used to delineate the variables in order to obtain final risk map for the study area. The result of the study indicates that a total area very high risk is 1840.03 km2, this constitutes about 40.11% of the study area. Local Governments Areas (LGA) located in the southern part of the study area is more susceptible to plastic waste leakage, this could be linked to factors like high dense population and increasing rate of urbanization in the region. It is recommended that waste collection should be frequent, strategic and higher priority should be attached to the high risked area from this study. Anambra State Government also needs to work together with plastic recycling companies, for effective collection of plastic wastes in the areas classified as hotspots in plastic litter accumulation as one of the mitigation measures.

scholarly journals MoGeo, a Mobile Application to Promote Geotourism in Molise Region (Southern Italy)

Resources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Filocamo ◽  
Gianluigi Di Paola ◽  
Lino Mastrobuono ◽  
Carmen M. Rosskopf
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Digital Tool ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Wide Audience ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Molise Region

Geotourism represents a powerful and new form of sustainable tourism that has rapidly expanded worldwide over the last decades. To promote it, the use of digital and geomatic tools is becoming of increasing importance. Especially mobile information represents one of the most efficient and smart ways to bring geotourism closer to a wide audience. This applies in particular to rural and inner areas, where the exploitation of geoheritage can represent a crucial resource for eco-friendly and sustainable tourism development. With the aim to promote geotourism on a regional scale, we have implemented a mobile devise application for Molise region, tested in the Alto Molise area. This application, called MoGeo App, aims at providing diversified geotourism information that combines geologic attractions (geosites and geologic itineraries) with other possible tourist attractions (other sites of natural and cultural interest), to respond to differentiated interests and needs of a wide audience. Besides geotourism purposes, the structure of MoGeo App can be used also for other purposes such as educational targets, by adapting contents and language. It appears to be a flexible, easily updatable digital tool, adaptable to various target groups, as well as other regional contexts, both inside and outside of Italy.

European trends in the feedstock recycling of plastic wastes

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-19 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Conversion ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Waste Stream ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
General View ◽  
Feedstock Recycling ◽  
European Legislation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Plastic Wastes ◽  
Plastic Products

Consumption of plastic products has increased dramatically over the past few decades. This trend results in the generation of a vast waste stream that needs to be properly managed to avoid environmental damage. Increasingly stringent European legislation is setting new standards that promote the application of novel recycling technologies capable of absorbing large amounts of plastic wastes. An option with great potential is feedstock recycling, which includes a variety of processes like pyrolysis, catalytic conversion, depolymerisation and gasification, designed to transform plastic waste into hydrocarbon products for use in the preparation of recycled polymers, refined chemicals or fuels. This paper summarises the current situation regarding the generation of plastic residues in Europe and provides a general view of alternative recycling methods. Up-to-date information is also included on commercial or demonstration recycling activities currently in operation, paying special attention to the development and application of novel catalytic feedstock recycling processes.

scholarly journals Sustainable Tourism and Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Reham Kamel El-Khadrawy ◽  
Amr Abdalla Attia ◽  
Marwa Khalifa ◽  
Rowaida Rashed
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Heritage Sites

Cultural Tourism offers a strong motivation to preserve the elements of cultural heritage in tourist destinations. It helps to preserve cultural elements as important tourist attractions. Cultural tourism’s notion is unlimited to visiting monumental attractions only, but it has also become an interactive experience with the social fabric of the community through attending exhibitions, festivals and events, and the purchase of traditional local products. Thus, the human capital factor in tourism is linked to the quality of tourism products. With the growth of international tourism, the importance of sustainable tourism development has emerged to protect natural, cultural, and human resources, in addition to achieving economic development. As non-sustainable tourism development has led to the deterioration of tourism resources. This research paper examines if cultural tourism contributes to decrease tourism seasonality and achieve sustainable tourism development in cultural heritage sites. A case study of Aswan was selected. Aswan has unique and important elements of cultural heritage (Tangible and Intangible), but it still faces many problems like tourism seasonality, besides its tourism is still weak compared with other cities that have the same tourism potential. Based on a literature review and analytical study of global examples that achieved sustainability in cultural heritage sites, a field study of Aswan was conducted to evaluate the current status of cultural tourism, besides illustrating the challenges of achieving sustainability. The major result that has emerged from the study is paying attention to cultural tourism is the possible solution to the challenges that Aswan tourism faces. Finally, the paper concluded that investment in human capital creates opportunities for cultural tourism which in return resolves one of tourism’s major challenges: seasonality.

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