Comparative Case Study on Solid Waste Management in Rural Tourism

Abstract

The present study is conducted through a case study method on waste management in three rural tourism destinations: Giethoorn from the Netherlands, Penglipuran from Indonesia and Mawlynnong in India. Rural tourism is gaining increasing popularity. While it brings new industries, job opportunities, and social and cultural benefits to the local community, it also challenges its environmental sustainability, particularly in the management of waste. In Giethoorn, they have intensive waste sorting, public recycling facilities, and an active local community. In Penglipuran, it's a mix of traditional approaches and a zero-waste philosophy that avoids plastic and emphasizes using natural biodegradable materials. The cleanest village of Asia -Mawlynnong, involves a very personalized approach to waste management with a heavy emphasis on a natural assortment of materials for waste collection and a strong focus on composting.The study would highlight how sharing these insights can help develop best practices for sustainable waste management in rural tourism around the world.