Ελληνικός τουρισμός, περιβάλλον & πολιτική

Large Greek Hotels will be obliged to avoid and document food waste

According to new law 4819/2021, effective from January 1, 2022, hotels with more than 100 beds will be obliged to implement procedures so as to avoid food waste and register any food waste produced on a new online platform. The law incorporates an EU Directive and also establishes tax incentives for food donations. The hotels should also organize the separate collection of packaging waste, at least plastic packaging, in each room. Given that the majority of Greek Hotels are under 100 beds, the measure will only have a limited effect at best. It is unclear if the platform will be accessible by the public so as to be able to check the environmental performance of the hotels.