Author: Elena Bragantini
Polluting Hamburgers: giving up beef can reduce carbon footprint more than cars
Cars, trucks, industries, home heating are the biggest causes of the air pollution. But there is also a less common one: the hamburger. Small but very dangerous for the environment. Yet, according to the scientists, if Americans gave up 1 of the 3 meat burgers, which on average consume a week, could eliminate the emissions corresponding […]
Continue readingSextantio, a rediscovered hamlet in South Italy
An ancient fortified abandoned village at 1250 meters of elevation at the feet of Gran Sasso, has been rediscovered thanks to a Swedish entrepreneur. This is the history of Santo Stefano, Sextantio, a small village into the mountains of Abruzzo that has acquired a new life thanks to the practice of the “Albergo Diffuso”. Today […]
Continue readingWomen vs Men: who are the winners of the sustainability?
In the last years people around the world are becoming more sensitive towards sustainable topics. But, according to a recent study, the real champion of the sustainability are the women. They produce less rubbish, they put more attention on recycling, they consume more organic and kilometer 0 products and use more often the soft mobility. […]
Continue readingUrban forests: planting more trees in the city to grow health, security and wealth
Public parks and urban green areas a valid obstacle for the air pollution and they can improve the quality of our life. Planting more urban forests is a simple way not only to improve the health of a city’s people, but to make them wealthier too. This is the topic discussed during the World Forum […]
Continue readingVal di Funes: Top 10 unforgettable experiences
Here we are in Val di Funes: a natural paradise with fascinating woods and grazing lands at the feet of the Odle (that in Ladin language signifies “needles”). The Alpine Pearl of Funes is not inly a fascinating place near the Unesco Heritage Natural Park Puez-Odle, this little alpine village is also an example of […]
Continue reading10 ideas for your home made Christmas cards
Christmas is coming and it’s time to be creative not only with the green presents but also with homemade and cheap Christmas cards to let know to our beloved how much they are important for us. Here are 10 simple creative ideas to create personalized Christmas cards even with the help of our children! An […]
Continue reading4 Eco Trends of Tourism
How will be the tourism in the future? According to a recent report, more travelers will choose sustainability. Here are the 4 main eco trends! How will be the tourism in the future? Will we travel on spaceships visiting faraway planets or will we finally take care of the safeguard of our Planet? According to […]
Continue readingMelting Glaciers: causes and effects
Listening to the news talking about the melting glaciers, of the harsh causes and difficult consequences on the environment is nowadays become normal. A very important phenomenon to do not underestimate: it is damaging our generation It may cause ruin the life on the earth forever The melting of the glaciers is caused by the […]
Continue readingClimate change: let’s save the winter tourism
The increase of the temperatures and rainfalls and the melting of glaciers are changing the atmospheric conditions, the flora and the fauna of the Alps. But not only. According to the scientists, the winter tourism will also change. For the lovers of the winter holidays, of the ski, snowboard and snow, here’s a bad news! […]
Continue reading10 tips to discover an extraordinary and green Verona
Not only the Arena or the House of Giulietta and Romeo. Beautiful gardens and flew markets, delicious gastronomy and sweet hills, let’s discover a secret and eco-friendly Verona. The capital of love hides extraordinary places and unusual green journeys to discover a sustainable city. Here’s the top 10 things to do in Verona. Verona, the […]
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