Projects
Zero Waste HoReCa in Cyprus and Malta
Zero Waste HoReCa projects for Cyprus and Malta
The initiative aims at addressing the much needed shift towards sustainability in the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes) sector. The activities are structured around three major targets (1) energy saving practices and the reduction of CO2 emissions (2) water saving practices and (3) shift towards a sustainable supply chain through sustainable procurement practices and promotion of circular economy practices. The initiative is in line with the UN’s SDGs and the EU’s GHG Directive targeting the shift of the HoReCa sector towards sustainability. The initiative supports monitoring the resource usage reduction, introducing solution-oriented sustainability practices and the offsetting of GHG emissions.
Responsible Businesses Network
Businesses are inducted into the network through visits by members of the Zero Waste HoReCa team. The team asks the businesses a series of questions to gauge the current situation of the business. These are filled in using a template. A guide is available to provide inspiration to the businesses on practices they can implement to become more sustainable and move closer to the goal of net zero emissions. The guide is available here:
✅ Zero Waste HoReCa Guide Malta
✅ Zero Waste HoReCa Guide Cyprus
Our members:
Activities for Zero Waste HoReCa:
1️⃣. Energy Saving Practises
In the face of the predicted upcoming energy crisis, supporting businesses in reducing their energy consumption is vital for reducing their costs and contributing to reducing the climate crisis. Training and awareness raising on issues related to energy consumption and ways of reducing it will be implemented. The performance of the network members will be tracked through their practices.
2️⃣. Water Saving Practises
Water demand is predicted to increase due to climate change decreasing rainfall and water reserves. The HoReCa industry consumes large amounts of water, meaning that their application of water saving practices could make a positive impact on the water crisis. Training and guides will be provided with information on how to reduce their water consumption. The water consumption of these members will be tracked through the practices they implement.
3️⃣. Sustainable Supply Chain
Research suggests that two thirds of a company’s footprint lies with its suppliers. Therefore, targeting a businesses’ procurement practices to make them more sustainable, can help significantly reduce this footprint. These sustainability practices take into account the entire life cycle of the products being procured and try to minimize impact wherever possible.
Emissions tracking
Businesses can estimate the emissions they produce, and how this changes with the practices they implement, by using indicators international literature sources.
How to become a member:
✅ Simple!
✅No cost!
✅ Contact us! At: project@akti.org.cy
The 20 Zero Waste HoReCa Champions 2023 Cyprus are:
- Maierko, Nicosia – Award Category: Water Management
- Omni Eats, Nicosia – Award Categories: Waste Management, Public Green Contracts/Supply Chain
- Grape by the Sea, Kato Pyrgos, Nicosia – Award Category: Water Management
- Klimataria-Beach Bar Resto, Kato Pyrgos, Nicosia – Award Categories: Water Management, Public Green Contracts/Supply Chain
- Two Flowers, Pedoulas, Nicosia – Award Categories: Energy Saving, Waste Management, Public Green Contracts
- O Potamos, Kampi, Nicosia – Award Category: Energy Saving
- The Royal Goat Farm, Paliometocho, Nicosia – Award Category: Water Management
- Charalambos Holiday Cottage, Kalavasos, Larnaca – Award Category: Waste Management
- Amygdalies, Vavla, Nicosia – Award Category: Energy Saving
- Traditional Flavors Workshop (Giorgoulas), Koili, Paphos – Award Categories: Energy Saving, Waste Management, Public Green Contracts
- Auli tis Nefelis, Paphos – Award Categories: Water Management, Waste Management
- Mylari Bistro Tavern, Kritou Tera, Paphos – Award Categories: Water Management, Waste Management
- The Tremythas of Simou, Simou, Paphos – Award Categories: Waste Management
- Spring Of Life Forever, Amargeti, Paphos – Award Category: Energy Saving
- Campo de’ Fiori, Paphos – Award Categories: Energy Saving, Waste Management
- Taverna Mastro Doras, Limassol – Award Categories: Waste Management, Energy Saving
- CyHerbia, Avgorou, Famagusta – Award Category: Energy Saving
- Old Simos Tavern, Sotira, Famagusta – Award Category: Waste Management
- Taverna Proavlio, Parekklisia, Limassol – Award Category: Water Management
- Elysian Plant Based Kitchen Bar, Nicosia – Award Categories: Waste Management, Public Green Contracts/Supply Chain
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The 20 Zero Waste HoReCa Champions 2023 Malta are:
- Café Del Mar, St. Paul’s Bay – Award Category: Waste Management/ Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Malta National Aquarium, St. Paul’s Bay – Award Category: Waste Management/Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Vecchia Napoli (Opus-Mriehel) – Award Category: Energy Saving practices
- Manta, Sliema – Award Category: Water, Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Aqualuna, Gzira – Award Category: Water Management/Energy Saving Practices
- Blu Beach, Mellieha – Award Category: Water Management/Green Procurements/Supply Chain/ Energy Saving Practices
- Chophouse, Sliema – Award Category: Water management/Green Public Procurement
- Gululu, St.Julian’s – Award Category: Waste Management
- Nine Lives, St. Paul’s Bay – Award Category: Waste Management/Water Management
- Waterfront Hotel,Sliema – Award Category: Water Management
- La Nave Bistro, St. Paul’s Bay – Award Category: Energy Saving practices
- Bahria – Award Category: Energy Saving Practices, Waste Management, Green Public Procurement/Supply Chain
- Frank’s Gentlemen’s Club – Award Category: Waste Management/Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Lucy, Sliema – Award Category: Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Salia, Qawara/Mellieha – Award Category: Waste Management
- Olea,Salini – Award Category: Energy, Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- db San Antonio Resort & Spa,Qawra – Award Category: Water Management
- db Seabank Resort & Spa, Mellieha – Award Category: Water Management
- Tora, Sliema – Award Category: Energy Saving practices
- Aki, Valetta – Award Category: Waste Management