Camilla Tecchio
Author:More flowers and less pesticide spray, for a sustainable agriculture
Boosting biodiversity to reduce pesticide spray, Science tells us it is possible. Recent studies show the beneficial effect of flowers for organic farming. Poppies, daisies, cornflowers attract predatory insects and parasites, acting as true ‘natural pesticides’ Coriander, cornflower, buckwheat, poppy, and dill are being planted in long stripes across the fields to attract insects that usually […]
Continue reading2 Hours per week immersed in Nature to stay Healthy. Certified by Scientific Studies
The remedy for everyday stress is just around the corner. 2 hours per week surrounded by nature are enough to stay healthy. It is evidenced by scientific research of the University of Exeter, in England. The results of this important research, financed from British public health, were published in the magazine Scientific Reports. “Everybody knows […]
Continue readingRenon Train: a charming Slow Travel discovering Earth Pillars in South Tyrol.
A mix of history, breath-taking landscape and excursions. Let’s come aboard on the Renon train. Would you like to enjoy a different weekend that would surprise your children? Let’s come abroad to Renon train and enjoy a magical adventure among South Tyrolean mountains. The adventure starts in Bolzano and it is a Slow and Responsible […]
Continue readingHow can your Holiday Impact the Environment?
Every day, millions of people travel for business or fun. Have you ever wondered how much this impacts on the environment and natural resources? What is our contribution to global warming when we are on holiday? How much does your holiday pollute? “Consumption and Environment 2012” is the European Union’s document about European general consumption and its […]
Continue readingResponsible Tourism: making less Photos and shaking more Hands
What is Responsible Tourism? Respecting the environment, but also supporting local communities and making better places for people to live in. Tourism is probably the most profitable industrial sector in the global economy, although it is not a purely economic phenomenon. As a matter of fact, tourism can create opportunities for sharing and awareness-raising of […]
Continue readingAdamello Brenta Natural Park, face to face with Nature
Here you will discover unspoiled woods and wild animals. You will cycle in the valleys and explore mountains from refuge to refuge. What are we talking about? This is Adamello Brenta Park, the largest protected area in Trentino! Would you like to take a break surrounded by nature? Adamello Brenta Geopark is the perfect place […]
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