Travelers Incentivized to Supply their Own Personal Products for Greener Sustainable Travel

New measures to reduce single-use personal products and foster a more sustainable environment took effect on 1 January 2025 in the entire hospitality industry. This represents a giant step for plastic reduction and is an excellent reason to adopt environmentally friendly habits. On 23 January 2025 the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) invited hotel businesses, consumers and partners from across society to establish a new flagpole for green tourism. Before the policy was launched, a survey indicated that 74.0% of respondents supported restrictions on single-use products, and respondents who said they would bring their own personal products increased from 59.6% in past surveys to nearly 90%. For hotels, some put the policy into practice in creative, environmentally friendly and socially beneficial ways, and indicate through their online booking services to remind visitors to prepare their toiletries. Elsewhere, non-governmental organizations and the public are giving their thumbs up on social media for the plastic reduction measures. The policy requires people to change their habits and prepare their own personal products when they stay at hotels. Meanwhile, hotels still must consider their guests’ needs, so for guests who forget to bring their own supplies, shower products in 180 ml bottles or larger are provided.

Source: https://www.moenv.gov.tw/en/