Kullapa Soratana. A framework in moving towards sustainable hot spring bath in China. (). King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. Central Library. : , 2021.
A framework in moving towards sustainable hot spring bath in China
Abstract:
The rapid growth of the tourism industry has caused the exploitation and destruction of nature. Hot spring bath, as an important form of hot spring tourism in China, is expanding its development scale gradually. Thus, there is a declining in the quality of hot springs leading to a reduction in the number of visitors and a sign of declining in hot spring resorts business. A sustainable direction for development and operation of hot spring is needed in order to preserve natural resources and the quality of hot springs, while visitors can still visit the place for recreation. This study developed a framework from a life cycle perspective, which is an appropriate approach to assess the environmental aspects and potential impacts over the life cycle of a product or service. The framework comprised of goal and scope definition, and life cycle inventory analysis, the first two major steps in conducting life cycle assessment. The framework can aid in the energy and water footprint assessment of an outdoor hot spring bathing of a hot spring resort in Tengchong, Yunnan, China. The hot spring bathing process with the major resource consumption can be identified and improved its resource consumption efficiently.
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. Central Library