In coastal tourist centers, untreated waste from hotels and motels is discharged directly into the sea. To stop this pollution, the government has launched ‘Green Rating’ or eco-friendly rules for hotels in Cox’s Bazar and Kuakata, Bangladesh.
Standards and obligations:
Waste treatment is mandatory: The license renewal of hotels that do not have their own sewage treatment plant (STP) is being suspended.
Reduction in plastic use: Hotels have been instructed to use large refillable dispensers instead of small plastic shampoo bottles or water bottles for guests.
Conclusion: The green rating system implemented by the Bangladesh government will contribute to making tourism sustainable. It will also protect the country’s ocean environment from major disasters.
