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What is “Fair Trade”?

We have all seen the labels on products in the supermarket, or have read about a certain hotel or other business that uses fair trade products. But what exactly is “Fair Trade”?

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Green Energy: What is it?

As part of many “green” initiatives within the travel industry, the transition to “green power” tends to play a major role. Fortunately, innovative programs around the world make it possible for all environmentally conscious travelers as wells as travel busniesses to support renewable energy directly by participating in the “green” power market.

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Renewable Energy Credits: What are they?

An REC (a renewable energy certificate, sometimes called a green tag) is a commodity that represents the environmental benefits of renewable electricity, but can be handled independently of the energy generated from a renewable facility.

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