While international standards for reducing single-use plastics in the hospitality industry could significantly benefit the environment, their success would depend on careful design, inclusivity, and... moreWhile international standards for reducing single-use plastics in the hospitality industry could significantly benefit the environment, their success would depend on careful design, inclusivity, and flexibility. A collaborative approach involving governments, industry stakeholders, and international organizations may balance environmental responsibility and practical feasibility. Less
Yes, although it would be tricky to provide a fix-all solution to the issue since the hospitality industry is so large and diverse. Since the hospitality industry is customer-focused, the issue arises... moreYes, although it would be tricky to provide a fix-all solution to the issue since the hospitality industry is so large and diverse. Since the hospitality industry is customer-focused, the issue arises in how effective the "replacement" of the single-use plastic is in regards to usage, accessibility, style, etc. An example of an attempt at this is the elimination plastic-straws in restaurants in certain parts of the US, as even a quite small change sparked outrage in a lot of consumers used to the feel and look of plastic straws. Less
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