Designing Eco-Friendly Tourist Facilities With Waste-to-Energy Systems

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Author(s): Afshan Irshad (Chandigarh University, India)and Ajit Kumar Singh (Chandigarh University, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 36
Source title: Solid Waste Management and Disposal Practices in Rural Tourism
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ahmad Albattat (Management and Science University, Malaysia), Amrik Singh (Lovely Professional University, India), Pankaj Kumar Tyagi (University Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India)and A.K. Haghi (University of Coimbra, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9621-6.ch011

Keywords: Business & Management / Business Science Reference / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Management / Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Management

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This chapter explores integrating Waste-to-Energy (WTE) systems into eco-friendly tourist facility designs, focusing on technologies such as incineration, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and pyrolysis. It addresses site selection, system integration, and economic feasibility, illustrated through case studies of resorts, lodges, and hotels utilizing various WTE methods. The chapter discusses technical, regulatory, and social challenges, offering strategies for overcoming these obstacles. It also examines future trends in WTE technologies, the role of smart systems, and global best practices. By highlighting the environmental, economic, and social benefits of WTE systems, this chapter provides valuable insights for advancing sustainability and operational efficiency in the tourism industry through innovative waste management solutions.

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