Carbon Footprint Of Food Waste In Classified Star Hotels In Nairobi City County Kenya
Elsevier
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Abstract: This study assesses greenhouse gas emissions from food waste across 28 classified hotels in Nairobi. Using surveys, transport analysis, and regression modeling, it quantifies daily waste at 21?30 kg per hotel, resulting in 52.5?75 kg CO?e. Disposal method impacts emissions?landfill yields 1.38 kg CO?e per kg of food waste, composting only 0.11 kg. Transportation and sourcing add further emissions, varying by distance. Regression analysis shows r = 0.88 correlation between waste and emissions. The study proposes collaborative mitigation involving composting, biodigesters, and stakeholder engagement from NEMA, county government, and Kenya?s hotel industry. Results form a baseline for emissions dashboards, hotel certification metrics, and food system climate policies.