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The bicycle: from means of transport to economic growth instrument
Sustainability is by now one of the main focal points of many discussion in our society and contemporary politics. Surely this means of transport has become the symbol of this new stance. This becomes clear when looking at the emblematic use that is usually made of the bicycle: the European Union, for example, chose it […]
Continue readingThe first 100% organic and sustainable country in the world? Sikkim!
Rewarded by the ONU with the Future Policy Award 2018, the Sikkim is the first region in the world to have a 100% sustainable agriculture. An extraordinary result, reached thanks to the perseverance against the destroying exploitation of the environment and biodiversity. Sikkim is a federal State of India surrounded by China, Nepal and Buthan. […]
Continue readingBook and Bed Tokyo: here you can sleep among the books!
In Tokyo, book lovers can sleep very quiet. In fact, in the japanese capital they can find Book and Bed, the first hostel-library in the world. With more than 1700 books, this fabulous place is perfect to disconnect from the outside world and tune in with yourself. The amazing opportunity to spend the night sleeping […]
Continue readingVäxjö, the greenest city in Europe
Växjö is the city that decided to fully embrace sustainability. Everybody, from industries to the district and single citizens, decided to let go of fossil fuels and to prefer clean energy instead. We’ve already travel far and wide to discover the cleanest capital cities around the world, the road-free city and the one aiming at becoming the first […]
Continue readingBike, family and nature: all the ingredients for your next green holiday
If you want to find the perfect destination that makes the whole family happy, but you think it’s an impossible challenge, don’t you worry! A couple of readers of ours is looking for some tips to find the ideal spot for a green holiday with their family and… with their bikes! Here are our ideas. “Dear Ecobnb, […]
Continue readingConstructive Alps: what if sustainability was also social?
Architecture, Alps and Attention to sustainability: these are the 3 “A”s of the Constructive Alps project. A contest that awards eco-friendly buildings not only from the environment’s perspective, but also from the social one… is this the new frontier of sustainability? What is “Constructive Alps”? Here’s our firts “A”: Architecture. Constructive Alps is literally the International Prize for sustainable […]
Continue readingDiscovering Paestum and all the beauties nearby
Next stop: Campania! If you’re traveling to this southern Italy region, then Cilento is one of those places you shouldn’t be miss! In-between the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the bright green of the gentle hills facing it, one of the cradles of Greek and Roman history – Paestum – awaits you. An unforgettable experience to discover […]
Continue readingIl Terzo Giorno: the Italian exhibition that tells the story of our planet
A journey through the story of the Earth, to the discovery of its life, its growth, its changes but also of the damages that are occuring. “Il terzo giorno” shows the man-nature relationship through the eyes of 40 international artists and 115 contemporary works of art. Sustainability is the leading theme. ‘Il terzo giorno‘ is an […]
Continue readingA zero-emission travel by train: you can now do it in Australia
Even though it only runs a short distance, the first (functioning!) solar train in Australia is already the start of a revolution. With a supply of 100 seats, it carries tourists to the amazing seaside location of Byron Bay, in New South Wales, Australia. The train costed approximately 4 million dollars and it moves thanks […]
Continue readingBled: 9 things not to miss in the Pearl of Slovenia
An atmosphere, frozen in time, among snow-covered peaks and quiet landscapes. A romantic castle on the mountain, where ancient myths and modern soap-operas take place. A boatman tells us the stories of the place while paddling towards the enchanted islet in the middle of the lake. Bled is the perfect destination for green tourism, and […]
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