Greening San Andres – Sustainable tourism to reduce single use packaging

This project addresses the environmental challenges, namely waste generation and pollution impacting the marine coast, faced in San Andrés, Colombia by replacing singe-use cups with reusable cups in the local chains of food & beverages. To keep track of cup returns, QR codes or NFC chips are utilised, and corresponding credits are issued. Communication plays a key role in encouraging behaviour change for a greener future. Moreover, the initiative generates employment opportunities in cup collection, washing, and return processes. This leads to waste reduction, improved resource utilisation, and the adoption of sustainable practices in the tourism industry.

Beyond implementing a sustainable and circular approach to packaging, Kleen Hub’s system stimulates local entrepreneurship, generates employment opportunities, and enhances the region’s tourism sector, contributing to the economic and social well-being of San Andrés. Ultimately, the project sets a model for Colombia’s regions to adopt sustainable practices, aiming for a greener and more prosperous future.