Travel better thanks to Circular Economy
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NEW! Are you a tourist accommodation operator? Discover the circular economy toolkit to help you take action.
Whether you are a tourist accommodation operator looking to adopt more sustainable practices or a vacationer searching for your next holiday destination in Quebec, it is possible to make eco-friendly choices and contribute to a circular economy.
This economic model rethinks the way we produce and consume in order to reduce resource use and optimize those already in circulation, thereby limiting environmental impact.
Discover inspiring initiatives and reinvent the way you travel!
Sustainable tourism and circular economy: a collective commitment
Every year, Quebec tourist accommodations welcome thousands of visitors.
These establishments play a key role in innovating in the circular economy and encouraging more sustainable practices.
A winning collaboration for the environment
RECYC-QUÉBEC and the ministère du Tourisme have joined forces to support tourist accommodations in their transition to the circular economy.
This showcase project has allowed us to experiment with implementing best practices and to provide convincing and inspiring examples to encourage this sector’s transformation towards a circular economy.
For over two years, 13 establishments received training and tailored support for the aim of reducing waste and optimizing the use of resources.
Waste management consultant Stratzer and the Centre de transfert technologique en écologie industrielle advised on the project and provided their expertise to support the accommodation establishments in assessing their practices, develop an action plan and implement tangible solutions.
In addition, the Association Hôtellerie du Québec plays a key role in facilitating communication with the establishments and expanding the project’s outreach.
Watch this video to learn more about the project.
Sustainable tourist accommodations
The results speak for themselves—these accommodations prove that it’s possible to transform the tourism industry by making it more circular and sustainable, and without compromising the quality of the customer experience, while saving money.
The circular approach means that accommodation establishments need to innovate and stand out from the crowd. Initiatives such as banning single-use products, turning to urban farming to supply restaurant kitchens, refurbishing furniture, recycling used textile or recovering rainwater are some of the tangible measures put into place by the establishments to reduce waste and maximize the use of resources available.
Find out about their achievements.
| Hôtel Château Laurier Québec (Capitale-Nationale) | Hôtel & Spa Le Germain Charlevoix (Capitale-Nationale) |
| Auberge Saintlo (Montréal) | Hôtel Ruby Foo’s (Montréal) |
| Hôtel La Libertad (Bas-Saint-Laurent) | Manoir Belle Plage (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine) |
| Auberge des 21 (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean) | Hôtel Albert par G5 (Abitibi-Témiscamingue) |
| Hôtel Centre-Ville (Chaudière-Appalaches) | Hôtel Mortagne (Montérégie) |
| Auberge du Lac Taureau (Lanaudière) | Excelsior Hôtel Spa Sainte-Adèle (Laurentides) |
| La Cache du Golf (Chaudière-Appalaches) |
Join the circular economy movement
Everyone can contribute to more sustainable tourism, whether as a traveler or as an accommodation manager.
Here are some tips for adopting eco-friendly practices.
Transform your tourist accommodations with the toolkit
Do you manage accommodation and want to adopt more sustainable practices?
- Use the free circular economy toolkit specially designed for tourist accommodation in Quebec.
- Be inspired by the circular economy initiatives implemented by other establishments and commit to this transition.
Travel sustainably
When you’re planning a trip, look for accommodations that are committed to a sustainable approach.
When booking your stay, enquire about their sustainable initiatives:
- Are there bins for recyclable and compostable material?
- Do they use local and seasonal products?
- Are bulk soap/shampoo/conditioner dispensers in use?
- What else are they doing to reduce their environmental impact?
A more sustainable tourism is within our reach.
Together, we can travel better thanks to circular economy!