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Introduction
The hotel industry is one of the most successful industries in the Philippines and
even in the international arena. However, there are so many things are expected for this
The hotel sector is one of the key players in developing the tourism industry in
opportunities. However, the lack of proper management among the business operations
of the hotel sector may lead to damages on the islands’ environment, and then lose out
Food waste tends to be food that has fine quality and is suitable for consumption,
but does not get consumed because it gets discarded―either before or after it is left to
perish. Food waste typically takes place at the retail and consumption stages in the food
value chain. The cause can be the negligence or a conscious decision to throw food
away. Although both food loss and waste happen all over the world, food loss tends to
be more prevalent in developing countries, while food waste tends to be more prevalent
in developed countries. (Lipinski, 2013) As the drivers that generate food waste and the
solutions to it are different from those of food losses, food waste is recognized as a
Meanwhile, in the study conducted by Batra and Shresta (2014), they have found
out that green and clean atmosphere, hotel green policy, word of mouth and the past
experience of guests encourage them to stay at hotel and are willing to pay more during
their stay. The study also investigates that the employees participation play a vital role
in supporting the green practices of hotel on green projects as well as learning the
In Philippine hotels, among the three groups of green practices included in the
study, solid waste management obtained the highest mean for both the housekeeping
department and food and beverage department which indicates that green practices
under this category are the most extensively implemented. (Viernes, 2014) In addition,
Green Building Code provides a framework of standards that will enhance sound
The aim of this paper is to examine current practice of hotel operators in General
Santos City towards sustainable food waste management from purchasing of food
resources to food wastes disposal as well as green practices. The contribution of this
study can provide a comprehensive description of the current practices of food waste
management and green practices for the hotel sector and most of the wasteful
processes could be identified. This can evidently guide the waste minimization strategy
by informing where the focus should be and which recommendations could have a
greater impact in reducing food waste as well as in the introduction of green practices.
The researchers will determine the “Food Waste Prevention and Green Practices
of Selected Hotels in General Santos City: Mixed Method Study on Quantity, Cost, and
Causes”.
Specifically, the researchers will seek to answer the following questions:
1.1 Age;
1.2 Gender;
2.1 Quantity;
2.3 Cause?
3. What are the green practices of the hotel establishments in General Santos City?
3.1 Quantity;
3.3 Cause?
4. What is the extent of the food waste prevention of the hotel establishments in
profile?
5. What is the extent of the green practices of the hotel establishments in General
H0: There is no significant food waste and green practices in selected hotels in
H1: There is a significant food waste and green practices in selected hotels in
3.3 Causes.
The conceptual framework of this study shows how the researchers will conduct
the study and the processes involve. It is the aim of the study to determine the food
waste and green practices of selected hotels in General Santos City. It is also the target
of the study to present the extent of the hotels implementation of both food waste and
green practices.
Meanwhile, in data collection, the researchers will utilize mixed method, both
qualitative and quantitative approach. Important data of the study will be collected using
survey questionnaires and interview. Statistical and content analysis will be employed to
interpret the data of the study to come up with the expected output.
the economy. It encourages employment and success stories that made us popular
from the rest of the countries worldwide. With the realization of this research, people will
be informed at the same time will be educated on the advantage of religiously practicing
community about the advantages of food waste and green practices. Likewise, this
study will be made significant to the businessmen who are engaging in the hospitality
business. Moreover, this study will show the people of Gensan that hospitality
institution to provide more quality education to its students as well as those who are
taking hospitality industry courses. The utmost support of the school will contribute to
the improvement of the tourism industry of the city by creating and producing skilled and
best quality students who will work for the city in the future.
To the students and to the researchers, this study will give them particular
ideas on the value and the real advantage of the hospitality industry in a functional city
Lastly, to the future researchers, the outcome of this study will provide the
researchers with knowledge on the possible references if ever they will be conducting a
The researchers had identified limitations in conducting the study. By doing so,
this study will be limited only to specific parameters that will give assurance of achieving
Therefore, in conducting this study, the researchers will limit only to the following:
The study will focus only in finding relevant information and data regarding the
subject-matter of this study which is, “Food Waste Prevention and Green Practices of
Selected Hotels in General Santos City: Mixed Method Study on Quantity, Cost, and
Causes”.
In order to find the most relevant data regarding the latter, the researchers will
identify its respondents randomly. The researchers will utilize respondents coming from
To gather the primary data, the researchers will utilize adapted survey
questionnaires and will institute interview for additional input which will be very
beneficial to the study. Interview and survey sessions will be conducted based on the
Likewise, this research paper will be conducted and be made available within the
Definition of Terms
The following are important terms operationally defined by the researchers for
easy understanding:
Food Waste Practices. This practice aims to eradicate wastage in terms of food and
addresses the problem of too much consumption and utilization of raw materials of
General Santos City. Is a small-sized city in South Cotabato where hotels are
Green Practices. These are practices employed by the hotel industry in order to abide