ABSTRACT
Keywords:
Recycling
Hotel waste
Salvage value
GHG emission
Environment benefits
Today is the Green Economy era and green strategies, like recycling can provide a great benefit to hotel
industry. However, there is a lack of research to support these financial benefits. Therefore, this study
investigates the role of recycling to enhance hotel businesses by contributing to its bottom line. The study
uses a waste-audit technique on five hotel properties and conducts cost-benefit analysis based on the
waste-audit results. Furthermore, the study estimates potential environmental impacts from recycling
in terms of greenhouse gas ( GHG) reduction. Findings suggest that hotels should practice recycling more
rigorously not only to help the environment, but also to realize some potential monetary benefits. Additionally,
participation of the hotel guests in this process is also recommended to make it more affordable
and lucrative for the industry.