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This center is established to educate visitors about alternative technologies to help us live eco-friendly.

On 25 July, 2012 by Barb Jungbluth in Destinations

The Guardian is running a travel article today about the airlines' new agreement to cut carbon emissions by 50% before 2050. I believe this is greenwash of the worst sort.

On 22 September, 2009 by Jack in Travel

Anyone looking for eco-travel resources for Hawaii's Big Island would do well to click over to BigIsland.org/Ecotourism.

On 29 April, 2011 by Jack in Travel

With the credit crunch, it seems that ’green travel’ isn’t getting us to open up our wallets. Travelers aren’t taking the typical eco-friendly trips anymore, because they’re not willing to pay the premium associated with the privilege.

On 12 January, 2009 by Jack in Travel

Out of 1,000 UK travelers, 55% pay no attention to the environmental impact their travel plans have. Out of the 45% that does care, just a minuscule 2% worry enough to purchase carbon emissions offsetting for their flights

On 12 November, 2008 by Jack in Travel

Whether it's sharing rides to and from the airport or printing only essential pages of their itineraries, travelers are casting a critical eye on earth-friendlier habits, a new survey by GO Group shows

On 22 March, 2015 by Jack in Travel

In response to growing numbers of truly eco-sensitive tourists, hotels, airplane manufacturers like Boeing, Mexican destination villagers, and even the United States Government are getting into the show

On 22 March, 2015 by Jack in Travel

Trekking through the high passes of Tibet, exploring wildlife in Ecuador's jungles, or canoeing down a river in Utah. Here are 4 very cool and eco-friendly vacation getaways.

On 21 June, 2011 by Jack in Travel

Organic porridge, iPod tours and a carbon neutral hostel are just a few of the eco-friendly highlights uncovered in the first ever green travel guide to Edinburgh

On 31 October, 2018 by Jack in Travel

Trekking through the high passes of Tibet, exploring wildlife in Ecuador's jungles, or canoeing down a river in Utah. Here are 4 very cool and eco-friendly vacation getaways

On 31 December, 2012 by Jack in Travel

There's no convenient 'green pages' directory for eco-lodges, eco-friendly tour companies, or eco-travel destinations. Instead, there are dozens of programs which aim to help travelers make up their mind about the eco-credentials of their travel suppliers

On 04 August, 2008 by Jack in Travel

It's been a year since the introduction of Velib, Paris's bike rental system and they are being used by people all over Paris

On 12 December, 2014 by Jack in Travel

Clearly, 100 different global sustainable tourism certification schemes is too much for the beleaguered consumer. In an effort to make the situation more simple and the consumers choice easier, some top heavyweights in sustainable tourism have joined together in the Sustainable Tourism Criteria Initiative

On 29 July, 2008 by Jack in Travel

A single long-haul flight between London and Los Angeles will rack up 2.6 tons of carbon emissions in your personal pollution account

On 06 August, 2008 by Jack in Travel

Eco-travel has gone through a honeymoon period and become a mainstream trend. It's easy to find information about where to go and where to stay if you want to be eco-friendly. And it's getting both cheaper and easier to do so. However, many travel companies have jumped on the trend and turned quite a number of former eco-travel destinations into something less than eco-friendly. Here's where the green wash can be at its worst

On 18 March, 2012 by Jack in Travel

Would you travel greener if it were simple and inexpensive? 90% of travelers in a recent survey indicated that they would like to have less of an impact on the environment when they travel.

On 20 July, 2014 by Jack in Travel

Train travel is fast, convenient, and usually cheaper than flying. As an added benefit, you get to see the beautiful countryside you're traveling though, and don't have to deal with airport security.

On 31 October, 2018 by Jack in Travel

Is that great American tradition - The Road Trip - be in danger? With gas hitting $4 per gallon and only rising, it certainly is costing more each day. World Hum's Eva Holland shares her article The $4 Gallon Survival Guide.

On 20 July, 2014 by Jack in Reading

Bus travel is economical, eco-friendly, and sometimes much faster than other options. In Mexico and Brazil for example, it's the cheapest way to get around, and quite comfortable as well.

On 02 August, 2019 by Jack in Travel

A new series of eco-travel guides has launched for the United Kingdom. These ecoescape guides to "responsible escapism" feature 'slow travel', green places to stay, local food and drink and eco-friendly day trips.

On 27 March, 2008 by Jack in Travel

Not all travel involves jetting off to exotic places (or Cleveland...). Most of our miles and co2 emissions are caused by our daily commute - usually solitary miles in our own car. Car pooling is a nice way to be more social on your commute and help the environment out at the same time.

On 08 January, 2008 by Jack in Travel

If you're heading for the farthest reaches of Earth, or five minutes away from the corner store, clean drinking water becomes a priority. With an Aquapure Traveller bottle you'll always have water with you.

On 01 November, 2007 by Jack in Travel Gear

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On 13 November, 2013 by Jack in Reading

Need furniture for your pad? Get it free by a webswap. Got a spare vacuum cleaner or computer monitor? Give it away to a new home. Cut down on your environmental impact by Freecycling your stuff.

On 18 April, 2007 by Jack in Travel

Travel means CO2 emissions unless you walk or cycle everywhere. While we all should reduce our travel miles, some of us have the bug and can't help ourselves. Here are five ecological and cost-effective habits you can adopt today to minimise your impact.

On 18 December, 2007 by Jack in Travel

 

 


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