The CSS-H mission is to promote circular-thinking in the hospitality and tourism sector. The project will equip SMEs with the knowledge and tools required to make their operations more sustainable through a circular mindset to reduce the environmental impact of their industry. The project examines the tourism and hospitality sectors through a sustainability lens to promote environmentally responsible management strategies. The website has seven success stories which are a combination of real life business owners working in the hospitality industry. The project initiatives include:
Develop learning materials for hospitality SMEs surrounding the circular economy.
CSS-H Self Scan: self-assessment questions for SMEs to provide insight on the level of circularity in their operations and processes and identify areas for improvement. This will be available online using a tool that is currently undergoing testing. Users will be given a score based on how circular their business is and recommendations for improvement. There will is also the Network Toolkit on how to set up a regional network in your area.