{"id":9489,"date":"2026-04-15T16:04:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jarta.org\/?p=9489"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:32:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:32:31","slug":"marriotthukuintro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jarta.org\/eng\/2026\/04\/15\/marriotthukuintro\/","title":{"rendered":"[Certified Facility Introduction] Courtyard by Marriott Fukui | A Sustainable Hotel Model from Hokuriku, Advancing Waste Reduction and Regional Circularity"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Facility Overview<\/span>
\nLocated just a two\u2011minute walk from Fukui Station, Courtyard by Marriott Fukui occupies the upper floors of a 28\u2011story mixed\u2011use building. With 252 guest rooms, banquet facilities, a Japanese restaurant, an all\u2011day dining venue, and a lounge bar, the hotel serves as a new hub for exchange and activity in the Hokuriku region.
\nAs the first Green Key\u2011certified hotel in Fukui Prefecture, the property promotes environmentally conscious operations. Through collaboration with local businesses, the hotel contributes not only within Fukui but also across the broader Hokuriku area\u2014including Kanazawa and Toyama\u2014supporting the advancement of sustainable tourism throughout the region.<\/p>\n

\n2. Good Practices<\/span>
\nCourtyard by Marriott Fukui places strong emphasis on waste reduction and resource circularity, implementing concrete initiatives within daily operations.<\/p>\n

\u25a0Reducing Beverage Container Waste in Guest Rooms:
\nThe hotel discontinued the provision of aluminum canned beverages and installed water dispensers in all guest rooms.
\nThis maintains guest convenience while significantly reducing single\u2011use container waste.<\/p>\n

\u25a0Circular Recycling of Coffee Capsules:
\nIn partnership with Nespresso, the hotel collects used coffee capsules for recycling. The recovered materials are repurposed, and the resulting soil amendment is utilized in the hotel\u2019s landscaping through an external contractor\u2014making the resource\u2011circulation process visible within hotel operations.<\/p>\n

\n\u25a0Food\u2011Loss Reduction Initiatives:
\nSurplus ingredients from restaurants and banquets are repurposed in the staff cafeteria. Close coordination between purchasing and kitchen teams ensures maximum utilization of ingredients, helping to reduce food waste.<\/p>\n

\n3. Challenges<\/span>
\nBecause the hotel occupies floors 15 through 28 of a high\u2011rise building, it faces structural limitations that make it difficult to create large indoor green spaces.
\nTo address this, the hotel focuses on environmental contribution through regional partnerships. By actively incorporating local agricultural products and collaborating with farmers and producers, the hotel promotes local sourcing in its restaurants\u2014supporting both environmental and economic circularity within the region.
\nEven within the constraints of an urban high\u2011rise, the hotel continues to explore new approaches to enhance sustainability in collaboration with the local community.<\/p>\n

\n4.<\/span>\u00a0Message<\/span>
\n\u201cAs the first Green Key\u2011certified hotel in Fukui Prefecture, we have received strong interest from local stakeholders. Our initiatives extend beyond Fukui, and we aim to share our learnings with partners across the Hokuriku region, including our suppliers in Kanazawa.<\/p>\n

\nOur goal is to serve as a model for sustainable tourism in Hokuriku, contributing to the region\u2019s long\u2011term environmental and economic vitality.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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