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How can restaurants in the U.S. get greener?
A new program by the National Restaurant Association is aiming to promote and recognize dining establishments’ environmental sustainability efforts.
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How does Travelocity determine what makes a ‘green’ hotel?
The popular online booking engine looks to Green Key for its green hotel ratings to populate its Green Hotels Directory.
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Timberland’s new climate change campaign ‘gets things done’
Timberland’s new political campaign, “Don’t Tell Us It Can’t Be Done,” takes a hard-hitting approach to socio-political change in line with next month’s COP15.
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Do consumer demands and ‘greenwashing’ affect hotels’ sustainability efforts?
A new round table study at Cornell University is trying to find the mythical “green bullet” when it comes to green hotels, as well as define what “green travel” really means, once and for all.
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A new green hotels program comes to the South
The State of South Carolina has just launched a new certification program for the hospitality industry called the South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance.
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Help Congress protect our kids from toxic chemicals
Scientific studies are emerging on an almost daily basis that continually link toxic chemical exposure to serious health problems, especially in young ones.
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Eco-friendly hotel amenities now come in bulk sizes, too
Green hotel-pampering agent Pineapple Hospitality is now offering the Sonoma Soap Company’s eco-friendly amenities in daily and bulk gallon-sizes in an effort to further promote its own sustainability standards in a big, big way.
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10 things you need to know about travel insurance
So many things can go wrong while traveling. Everything from weather to sickness, traffic to family matters, can tend to get in the way of even the simplest itinerary. While the idea of having insurance fr your next trip may sound a bit daunting, there are services out there that aim to make the process all the more simple for even the most laid-back layperson.
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re-source: A fresh approach to bottled water, or not?
Over recent months, the bottled water industry has caught a lot of negative press for not only its negative eco-impact but its reluctance to “man-up” to the accusations. Sure, some brands have touted their new “eco-design” bottles and whatnot, but the facts still remain that bottled water places a tremendous stress on our natural resources throughout the world. Is the new brand “re-source” any different?
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Which wines are eco friendly? 25 wines get Greenopia’s seal of approval
Recently, environmental concerns have risen over the enormous amounts of required water and land needed to produce wine, as well as the impact of wine bottle production and shipping on the environment. Answering the call for a comprehensive listing of eco-friendly spirits, popular green-living guide “Greenopia” has released a sustainability review of 25 major wine labels.
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How can restaurants “go green” while cutting costs?
With proven practices and modern trends helping eateries serve up savings and boost consumer appeal, eating establishments across the country are taking a bite out of foodservice costs while helping to save the environment.
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Flyers choose green with a new flight booking tool
Even in today’s rough economy, travelers are eager to put the environment first. A new and free online flight search tool has shown that, when given a choice, travelers typically choose carbon-efficient flights.
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Lonely Planet travel guides go high-tech
Popular travel content provider Lonely Planet has partnered with NAVTEQ to provide a new, interactive travel guide for both Australia and New Zealand, with additional Asian cities to follow.
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New educational tour promotes sustainable consumerism
The launch of the coast-to coast 2009 National Clean Air Green Tour is aiming to educate consumers on the latest advances in sustainability, giving participants hands-on experience with well-known brands that support environmental awareness.
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Even in this economy, companies want customers to know just how green they are
According to a recent study, companies are continually investing in green programs in an effort to win over consumers, even though the price for any company to go green, whether it is in the travel sector or not, is typically higher than the non-green alternative.
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Green shopping on your iPhone
Two new iPhone apps highlight eco-products and green benefits for shoppers at the touch of a screen.
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Fair Trade principles emerge amongst the Carbon Offset market
A new platform, ClimatePath.org, has created a new marketplace for small offsetters and projects to connect, allowing users to calculate their carbon footprint, review methods for conserving, and browse for specific fair-trade projects that match their values and interests.
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Renew your passport – quick, easy and online
With new passport regulations set to take effect in June, the US Passport Agency is expecting an increase in applications that could raise standard processing times for passport renewals. RushMyPassport.com offers expedited passport processing to help consumers get their passport renewals processed more quickly.
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UNWTO calls on tourism leaders to join the Green Economy
A new climate deal is expected to be reached at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, at the end of this year. The fundamental intention is to drop green house gas emissions to levels where global warming is tolerable, with clean energy focused consumption and production patterns, and with responsibility and benefits shared equitably by all states.
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TripAdvisor study offers glimpse of 2009 Trends
Parks recreations, outdoor activities and “green” options are topping the charts as far as what American travelers are looking for in 2009.
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Giant sea turtles swimming up to safe haven in Panama 
New adventure travel site launches to help “Book the Adventure of a Lifetime” 
San Francisco welcomes new shark exhibit in name of conservation 
Boeing helps Haiti rebuild, schools are top priority 
‘Freedom to Travel’: How will an ease on Cuba travel restrictions affect the industry? 
Sustainable hotel brand Adoba helps ‘Move America Forward’ with William Shatner 
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