Waste Management in Hospitality Industry
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What is the primary theory used to determine the gaps in direct waste management practices in Pasay City?

Waste Hierarchy is a framework that studies the avoidance, resource recovery, and disposal of waste to properly recycle and dispose of waste.

What is the main goal of the study?

To take a close look at how selected McDonald's outlets in Pasay City manage their waste.

What are the three sub-problems that this study seeks to answer?

  • What is the assessment of employees and management in selected McDonald's branches within Pasay City in Terms of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle? (correct)
  • Is there a significant difference in the assessment of the 3 groups of in the three Selected McDonald's branches? (correct)
  • What are the challenges faced among the groups of respondents? (correct)
  • All of the Above

    • The study hypothesizes that there is a significant difference in the assessment of the respondents from the three selected McDonald's branches.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the ways that the study seeks to enhance the improvements in waste management issues?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the article "Kitchen Waste Segregation 101", what is an essential component of restaurant operations?

    <p>Kitchen waste segregation is an essential component of restaurant operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The article "Kitchen Waste Segregation 101", states that restaurants may reduce mistreatment and improve outcomes by using bins specifically designed for different sorts of waste.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the article "The Importance of Waste Segregation" by the Axil-IS blog, the author implies that increasing recycling rates and reducing landfill trash requires educating employees, putting waste regulations into place, and collaborating with waste management experts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The article "The Malady of Food Waste: Millions Starve As Trash Bins Fill With Leftovers" states that food wastage only happens during COVID lockdowns.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Philippines, the Mother Earth Foundation is trying to prevent food waste from going to landfills, where it emits methane as it breaks down and rots.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the article "Food Waste Reduction Initiatives in the Philippine Food Industry: Challenges and Opportunities", the authors believe that the food industry should avoid promoting sustainable practices.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the study, restaurants in Pasay City are known to expect the small Food Waste Truck every morning to collect buckets of food waste from their back doors.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The compost is sold for P15 per kilo to farms or given for free to Marikina residents.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study conducted by Shihab. (2019). states that trash management is the process of gathering, moving, treating, and getting rid of trash that can be classified as solid, liquid, or gas.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The article "Sustainable Food Waste Management Practices: Perspectives from Five-Star Hotels in Thailand" by Uraiporn Kattiyapornpong, Morakot DittaApichai, and Chatchasorn Chuntamara offers a thorough examination of the hospitality sector's sustainable food waste management practices.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study conducted by USHA, B, R. (2024). discusses the importance of solid waste management in urban sustainability, highlighting its role in reducing environmental pollution.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to "Sustainable Waste Management Through Behavioral Science: Case Studies Around the World", successful waste management depends on stakeholder participation, social support, and a strong social contract with citizens.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the study of Kumari, T., & Raghubanshi, A. S. (2023). Rapid urbanization and population growth have boosted trash output, making waste generation a major environmental management concern.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In emerging nations, where trash creation surpasses both population expansion and economic development, this issue is especially acute. Energy-generating techniques and other efficient waste management strategies are essential to the prosperity of a country.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the synthesis of the studied literature, research by Ahmadi et al. (2019) suggests that methods to deal with the problem of waste in the hospitality sector include cooperation with food banks, better inventory management, and employee training.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chen and Zhou (2019) emphasize the importance of consumer behavior and the necessity of legislation for efficient food waste management

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The articles stress the economic, environmental, and social impacts of waste. Efficient waste management, as discussed by Unilever Food Solutions and the Axil-IS blog, emerges as a crucial aspect for sustainable restaurant operations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The synthesis reinforces the urgency of implementing comprehensive strategies, policies, and collaborative efforts to address waste from its sources to its final disposal, promoting sustainability in the food industry.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the next step in the Systems Approach Model?

    <p>The Output (0) is the Proposed Recommendation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of input that are used in the Systems Approach Model?

    <p>References such as books, journals, periodicals, theses and dissertations, and other online sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the process in the Systems Approach Model?

    <p>Data gathered though survey questionnaire; Assessment in waste management practices terms of: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction

    • The hospitality industry is integral to food service, offering food and drinks to customers and enhancing communities through job creation.
    • The industry faces increasing consumer demand for diverse foods, resulting in increased waste management concerns.
    • Waste management is crucial to efficiently collect, separate, recycle, and dispose of waste from both people and businesses, especially with growing demand for fast food.
    • Effective waste management is essential to prevent negative impacts on community resources and maintain cleanliness.
    • The fast food industry, particularly McDonald's, faces notable challenges related to waste generation due to the high volume of disposable packaging and food waste.
    • Waste management is a critical concern for the food service industry due to shifting consumer preferences towards convenience and quick service.

    Background of the Study

    • The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003) establishes guidelines for waste management in the Philippines.
    • This extensive law addresses waste source reduction, recycling, and composting.
    • Encouraging environmentally-sound waste management methods is a crucial component.
    • McDonald's is a large international fast-food chain that has been rapidly expanding its presence in the Philippines starting in 1981 with locations in Pasay City.
    • Rapid expansion, high-volume of disposable products and food waste are a significant concern for the company and the environment.

    Research Questions

    • What is the assessment of employees and management at selected McDonald's branches in Pasay City regarding Reduce, Reuse and Recycle practices?
    • Is there a significant difference in the assessments of different groups of respondents (e.g., employees, management) at the different McDonald's branches?
    • What are the challenges faced by different groups of respondents in relation to managing waste at each McDonald's branch?

    Hypothesis

    • There is no significant difference in the assessment of respondents from the different McDonald's branches in Pasay City related to waste management practices.

    Scope and Limitations

    • The study focuses on waste management practices at selected McDonald's branches within Pasay City.
    • The study will involve respondents including 27 managers and 140 employees.
    • The study is set to take place between August 2024 and December 2024.
    • The study will evaluate how McDonald's practices align with RA 9003 and existing waste management practices and policies.
    • The Philippines still faces problems in solid waste management despite RA 9003.
    • Challenges in the scope, operation, cost, and involvement of the informal sector are factors.
    • The need for public-private partnerships is a key component.
    • The importance of waste segregation for recycling and proper disposal is highlighted in international research and articles dealing with waste management.
    • Food waste is a concern for developing nations including the Philippines.
    • Effective strategies and practices for managing food waste help in mitigation of negative environmental and economic impacts.
    • Increased focus on international collaboration and sustainable solutions is crucial to reduce food waste.
    • Addressing waste management in the hospitality industry is important to reduce waste, encourage recycling, and promote waste segregation.
    • Proper use of staff education, inventory management, and training are important waste reduction practices.

    International Literature

    • Waste produced by human activity poses an environmental threat.
    • Selective garbage collection and recycling have replaced previous methods of waste disposal, focusing on significant stress on the environment and climate change.
    • Sustainable waste management practices, including the recycling and reuse, minimize environmental conservation issues.
    • Strategies to reduce waste output and encourage recycling and reuse, are important to reduce negative effects on waste management sustainability.
    • The hospitality industry's significant contribution to food waste was studied and methods for lowering food waste include staff education and enhanced inventory management.

    Local Literature

    • The Philippines has problems in waste management despite the law RA 9003.
    • Lack of adherence to waste policies, institutional gaps, scope, cost issues, and the informal sector were found to be problems.
    • The role of public-private partnerships to close institutional gaps for better and effective adherence to waste management policies is of critical importance.

    Theoretical and Conceptual Framework

    • The study utilizes the primary theory of determining gaps in direct waste management practices at McDonald's branches in Pasay City through waste hierarchy.
    • The waste hierarchy (avoidance, resource recovery, and disposal) evaluates the efficient management of food loss and waste.
    • The Input-Process-Output (IPO) model will be used to guide the data collection and analysis.
    • Inputs includes the relevant literature, surveys, and data collected from respondents, which will inform the process of analyzing waste management practices.
    • Outputs include the proposed recommendations gathered from the studied data through data interpretation and analysis.

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    This quiz explores the role of waste management in the hospitality and food service industries, with a focus on fast food operations like McDonald's. It discusses the challenges of waste generation due to consumer demand for convenience and the importance of effective waste management practices. Key legislation, such as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, is also highlighted.

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