All India Sustainable Development Council

In the framework of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, the All India Sustainable Development Council commits to:

• Stimulating elimination of problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging and/or items by running roadshows, seminars, internships, research and development, and training initiatives.
• Encouraging reuse models where relevant, to reduce the need for single-use plastic packaging and/or items, by working on the replacement of plastic with alternative solutions, renewable energy, and marine litter projects in coastal areas.
• Promoting/incentivising the use of reusable, recyclable, or compostable plastic packaging and/or items by promoting renewable products and alternative options to plastic products.
• Supporting initiatives that aim at increasing collection, sorting, reuse, and recycling rates, and facilitating the establishment of the necessary infrastructure and related funding mechanisms, by supporting collection of plastic waste from hotels and travel groups.
• Supporting initiatives that aim at increasing demand for recycled content in plastic packaging and/or items, such as projects for reducing plastic usage and promoting renewable and sustainable products.
• Promoting the engagement of travellers on recycling and reuse throughout their journey by promoting sustainable products for all groups.
• Collaborating with the private sector, NGOs, and other destinations towards achieving the vision and objectives of the GTPI.
• Publicly reporting and communicating on progress of the implementation of commitments annually.