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Glyphosate – Austria has drawn the line
Austria is the first European country to ban glyphosate, a pesticide that for a long time has been at the center of a debate that divides Europe into two sections: some nations support the use of this herbicide, unlike other countries (including Italy itself), that are actually aware of the considerable damage caused by this substance […]
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“Refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle” the thought behind Zero Waste Bali and other bulk stores
The growing number of bulk stores around the world is helping people to coordinate waste management on their personal level. A small change in one’s everyday routine, but a massive step in the overall fight against plastic pollution. 40 % of the world’s plastic waste is coming from packaging, meaning that we contact the material once, […]
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5 indicators for measuring your company’s sustainability and for avoiding Greenwashing
How can you measure a company’s sustainability? There you have the 5 main indicators for evaluating the environmental, social and economic impact of your company, making it truly sustainable and fighting against greenwashing It is important to be eco-friendlier, for every aspect of our lifestyles, including our work. But how can we measure the environmental […]
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6 Good Reasons to Plant Trees
Human behavior on planet Earth is one of the major causes of climate change: the use of fossil fuels and deforestation raise carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere with worrying consequences. Our generation has the task of stopping these climate changes and safeguarding the planet. The best way to compensate for the CO2 produced and released […]
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7 giants that earn billions of dollars thanks to the global tourism
As air routes and the use of the internet increase, from the 1900s onwards the tourism sector has experienced a general growth in its business. Nowadays, 7 multinationals are earning billions thanks to global tourism, which includes cruises, hotels, and air routes. This is an actual oligopolistic challenge between parts that are willing to attract […]
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Costa Rica: how this small Country is set to become the first Plastic-free and Carbon-free in the World
Costa Rica attracts around 1.7 million tourists yearly, what is even more interesting is that nearly 80% of these tourists engage in eco-tourism related activities throughout their stay. Now, their plan is to be completely plastic-free and carbon-neutral by the year 2021. What is the drive behind their eco-friendliness and how the country prepares to […]
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Simple ways to lower the impact of your holiday
Choosing a sustainable accommodation, which has put into practice and carries out important environmental choices such as the use of renewable energy, is undoubtedly the best choice, but it is not always possible. When you can’t find eco-friendly accommodations, or whenever you are on vacation, you can reduce your environmental impact with small and simple […]
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Responsible 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 […]
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Greta Thunberg: the 16-years-old climate change warrior
Youth. Consciousness. Awareness. Commitment. Courage. Determination. These are more or less the things to change the world. Or, at least, to try to and having some more chances to succeed. Well, Greta Thunberg has them all. The Swedish 16-years-old has been under the global spotlights for months. Not for gossips or trifles, which might be […]
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A 7-Steps Guide to Starting Your Own Eco-Friendly Travel Blog
With the rapid advancement of technology, it is not only a good idea but also essential to have a blog. A blog is an important tool that helps you voice out your ideas and opinions to improve other people’s lives. And by improving other peoples’ lives, you end up improving your life. You can do […]
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