EFFECT AND CUSES OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

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EFFECT AND CUSES OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

The management of wastes in hospitality industry is due to lack of space, increase in hygiene level, advancement in science and technology, pollution and global warming management to conserve the earth.


People have started waste management to conserve the earth. And make full use of things that are thrown away, And thus we get many advantages. Firstly, areas are now much cleaner after we have trash bins, garbage dumps, land fills etc to collect rubbish, increasing sanitary level. We can also be relieved of stench produced and the disease that originate from the trash.

Secondly, processes such as incineration, land fill, recycling and energy recovery by converting waste into energy are made possible by advancement in science and technology, saving space and making full use of resources. Also, can decrease pollution and slow down global warming, which is a major problem mankind is facing now a days.

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THE AIM OF WASTE MANGEMENT IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

1. Waste management in hospitality industry is aimed at maintaining a high standard of hygienic practices in the industry.
2. Its aimed at conserving resources, energy, raw materials and nutrients.
3. It aimed controlling pollution of land, air, energy, water, sediment in the hospitality industry.
4. Its also carried out to enhance, business performance, and maintain corporate social responsibility, improve occupational health and safety.
5. Waste management in the hospitality industry also helps to reduce the risk of food contamination, of poisoning which leads to health risk and probably death of the consumer. (Kookana 2008).

TYPES OF WASTES CONSTRUCTION WASTES

This consists of unwanted materials produces directly or incidentally by the construction or industries. This includes, building materials such as insulation, nails electrical wiring and rebar as well as waste originating from site preparation such as lead, Asbestos, bricks, woods, concrete, which are damaged or unused for various reasons during construction.

FOOD WASTES

Food waste is any food substance, raw or coolest which is discharged food waste been generated by residences and commercial establishment, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and produce stands, institutional cafeterias, kitchen and industrial sources like employee Lunch rooms.

Food waste is been managed by the waste is been managed by generator or the government. Most food waste is combined with general waste at the source. Separate collection has the advantage that food waste can be disposed of in ways not applicable to other wastes. I.e. Steaming, feed to animals, Human wastes e.t.c.

This is a waste type usually used to refer to by products if digestion; such as faces and urine. Human waste is most often transported as sew age in waste water through sewerage systems. Alternatively it is disposed of in nappies (diapers).

Human waste can be a serious health hazard, as it is a good vector for both viral and bacterial diseases. A major accomplishment of human civilization has been the reduction of disease transmission via human waste through the practice of hygiene and sanitation including the development of sewage systems and plumbing.

BULKY WASTES

Bulky waste or refuse is a technical term taken from waste types that are two large to be accept4ed by the regular waste collector. It is usually picked up regularly in many countries from the streets or permanents of the area. This service is provided free of charge in many places but often a free has to be paid.
Bulky waste item includes discarded furniture (coaches, recliners, and tables), large appliances (refrigerators, ovens, TV’s) and plumbing fixtures (bath tubs toilets, sinks) branches brush, logs and other

Importance  of Waste Management

Management of waste being generated in the hospitality industry is a basic requirement of ecologically sustainable development. Effective waste management strategies contribute to the creation of cleaner, less wasteful and more sustainable society.

Effective waste management in the hospitality industry strategies assist in minimizing or avoiding adverse impacts on the environment and human health while allowing economic development and improvement in the quality of life.

Waste management in the Hospitality industry basically aimed at the monitoring, minimizing transportation, processing and disposal of wastes. Knowing the importance of waste management many organization and government are adopting “Zero waste policies.”

This whole of system approach aims to reduce waste at the source through product design and producer responsibility. It also includes waste reduction strategies further down the supply chain such as cleaner production, product dismantling, recycling, repair, reuse. These are done in the industry to deliver cost-effective and environmentally sustainable waste management solutions (sourced from