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Circular practices in restaurants: A guide to sustainability and circularity

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01 September 2024

Circular practices in restaurants: A guide to sustainability and circularity

Ecotourism

Gastronomy tourism

Circularity of tourism services

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Turismo de Portugal’s guide, published in March 2021, offers strategies for restaurants to implement eco-friendly practices and minimize environmental impact.

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Turismo de Portugal

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Geographical descriptors

Portugal

Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

International Organisations

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

  • Business activities

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

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In March 2021, Turismo de Portugal released a guide aimed at encouraging sustainable and circular practices in the restaurant industry. This guide offers practical advice and strategies for reducing waste, optimizing resource use, and adopting eco-friendly practices to foster a more sustainable and environmentally responsible dining experience. Its goal is to help restaurants minimize their environmental footprint while upholding high standards of service and quality. (The original piece available only in Portuguese)

#Circular tourism economy #Sustainable tourism #Handbooks and guidelines

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