期刊名称:International Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology Research
电子版ISSN:2408-7262
出版年度:2015
卷号:3
期号:5
页码:75-84
语种:English
出版社:International Invention Journals
摘要:This work was the review of the potential impacts of the activities, products and services that need to be addressed within the Environmental Management System (EMS). The study was done at the “Hotel des Parlementaires” (HDP), a 4 stars Hotel with a capacity of 300 rooms located in the city of Yamoussoukro. In-depth interview of 3 target groups was done, the management team, Social and Environment Managers, and staff. This was completed by a focus group Interview. Data were gathered by listing the environmental aspects according to the ISO 14001 criteria. Then identified most significant environmental impacts were assessed. The most important potential impacts to the environment found were the discharge from the HDP into the air and water bodies, the contamination of soil, the utilization of raw materials and natural resources, the management of waste, and the environment of the local community. Corrective actions concerning good Housekeeping practice such as the use of ecocard for bedrooms, sundry of laundry, storm water collection and recycling, reuse of rinse water, and the setup of 3Rs program for waste management were proposed. The setting up of a training program for environmental awareness among staff, guests and clients were indicated.