A Brief Study on Waste Management and Circular Policies in the Tourism Industry

The tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to the acceleration of climate change and the increase in environmental pollution, must also shoulder some responsibility for mitigating this. The tourism industry is considered a comprehensive and diverse industry encompassing a wide range of activities and services. Various activities, such as transportation, dining, accommodation, and travel, as well as tourist behavior, necessitate a comprehensive examination of the tourism industry's green transformation. This study aims to conduct a specific analysis of the tourism industry regarding waste management and waste management policies. In this study, important waste management application examples and recycling strategies will be reviewed for the tourism industry worldwide.By categorizing the main areas within the tourism industry, specific waste management strategies and practices for these subcategories and areas will be discussed. The study focuses on establishing a basic profile for waste management and recycling policies in the tourism industry.