Home⇛Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives⇛vol. 4 no. 6 (2026)

Green Technology Adoption in Dumaguete City Restaurants

Maricel B. Fontejon

Discipline: tourism, transport and travel

 

Abstract:

The hospitality industry's growing environmental impact necessitates adopting sustainable practices, particularly in restaurant operations. Despite growing awareness, empirical studies have examined the extent of green technology adoption in local restaurant settings only to a limited extent. This study evaluates the level of green technology practices among restaurants in Dumaguete City and identifies the challenges influencing their implementation. Specifically, it examines practices in terms of energy conservation, waste management, water conservation, operational efficiency, and cost-saving measures. A descriptive-correlational research method was employed, followed by a structured survey design administered to n = 45 restaurant personnel. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean (M), and Spearman's rank correlation (r). Findings indicate a high level of implementation in waste management (M = 4.09) and operational efficiency (M = 4.09), and a very high level in water conservation (M = 4.27). Energy conservation (M = 3.77) and cost-saving measures (M = 4.02) were also highly practiced. However, high initial cost (M = 3.51) and limited awareness (M = 3.37) remain significant barriers. Results further reveal a significant relationship between respondents’ education and their adoption of green technologies (p < .05), while position was found to have no significant relationship. The study concludes that while green technology adoption is evident, financial and knowledge constraints hinder full implementation. It recommends strengthening policy incentives, training programs, and awareness campaigns to enhance sustainable practices in the restaurant industry. These findings imply that advancing green technology adoption in the restaurant sector requires not only organizational commitment but also stronger institutional support, targeted capacitybuilding initiatives, and accessible financing mechanisms to overcome economic and knowledge-related barriers.



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