Guideline to Circularity

This guideline is the preliminary result of our project, which was selected as one of the 60 winners of the ASEAN Blue Innovation Challenge 2024, funded by UNDP and the Japanese Government. The project pilots a circular homestay model, introducing the concept of "Circular is Wellness" in tourism. It emphasizes the importance of regenerative tourism as an integral part of the experience for both tourists and operators.

From the perspective of local tourism operators, circularity helps reduce the overuse of resources during peak seasons and regenerates and minimizes costs during low seasons—not only benefiting individual operators but also supporting the entire community.

In the first version of the guideline, "circularity" refers to the secondary use of wastewater in a compostable pit to fertilize deserted land in the area.

The concept continues to be built up with the project "Preserving Rice Culture through Water Management in Tourism Sector in Pu Luong", awarded Youth4Climate Initiative, funded by UNDP and the Italian's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security.

Circular Economy As Key Driver For Sustainable Development

Wellness tourism is established as one of the strategic development sectors of the travel industry. However, when mentioning wellness tourism, the current focus is often on individual care for tourists, without an emphasis on small and medium businesses and local communities...

Concept note:
Circular is Wellness

In the search for authentic experiences and sustainable living, "Circular is the Wellness" redefines the relationship between people, nature, and well-being. This concept integrates the principles of a circular economy with holistic wellness, emphasizing sustainability, resource efficiency, and mindful living,,,

Circular Community Framework
by Magnolia

CCCB (Circular Community Capacity Building) is Magnolia’s systemic framework for transforming rural communities into self-reinforcing, low-carbon, and future-ready destinations.