Go-green

10 DIY projects with old pallets for your garden, balcony and exteriors

Summer is now drawing near and it’s time to dust off that old pallets pile! Here you’ll find 10 creative tips to indulge in the art of recycling. A simple way to create the most different objects and make your garden, balcony and vegetable garden even more unique (and eco-friendly). Pallets are a basic element […]

Discovering sustainable tourism: its meaning and potential

Our blog is all about sustainable tourism. We share new ways of travelling and green travel experiences. We give tips on how to look after our environment and our nature. And we often (well, almost every day) talk about sustainable tourism through direct experiences and interviews. But what does sustainable tourism really mean? How is […]

Say farewell to supermarkets? Yes, you can!

Can you say farewell to supermarkets, lines and shopping carts, fidelity cards and leaflets? Yes, you can, and with a better quality of life. It takes time and effort, but it is worth it. You are not alone in this journey as you can follow some well-defined steps. You can count on supporting organizations such […]

Tourists: what is their ecological footprint?

Europe is the world´s number one tourism destination. Millions of tourists are visiting places like Spain, Paris, London or Italy. In the same time, tourism is a leading sector of European economy (10% of EU GDP). With such a big industry, big responsibility is coming hand in hand …. Have you ever thought, what is […]

Slow Holiday in Sardinia: 5 itineraries not to be missed in the South of the island

One of the most beautiful region of Italy: Sardinia. An unreal enchanted place, a gem of the earth which rises from the sea, a breeding isle of different landscapes, which makes it a real natural paradise. But Sardinia is not just this: it is also the perfect destination for those who love walking and exploring […]

Meat consumption is destroying our planet: a report by WWF

We eat much more animal protein than we need for healthy life. A lot of people know the impact of meat industry on water, land and habitats. But did you know that the largest impact comes from the crop-based feed the animals eat? A new report by WWF, Appetite for Destruction, was launched at Extinction […]

The future is by electric car

Predictably, the direction of future automotive will be directed towards electricity. Electric car markets is growing and Electric mobility systems are spreading around Europe. Is Italy ready for the new challenge? Notwithstanding people’s mistrust in new forms of mobility, there are several indicators which lead us to predict the lowering of fossil-fuel dependence. The future […]

What is Sustainable Tourism?

It is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and this word seems to be on the mouth of many, but what is really sustainable tourism? And how can you practice it? Let’s find out together! We’ve written about it many times and more and more people talk about it, but do we know exactly what […]

Green Sail, a project to protect our seas

Aimed at the protecting our seas, Green Sail inspires action to make a difference by encouraging recycling and environmentally friendly behaviour in tourist hotspots, marinas and ports. Partnerships for the Future Green Sail is an initiative that unites charter companies, marinas, institutions, various businesses and interested individuals committed to responsible practices in marine environments. The […]

Urban Green: two studies show how our health depends on trees

Public gardens and urban green areas guarantee for a higher quality of life and protect us from air pollution. This is what the last ISPRA report on the quality of urban environment states. This rich document, now at its 10th edition and extrapolated from the analysis of many environmental indicators belonging to 73 different Italian cities, is composed […]