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‘Koh Taoism’: conservation initiatives involving travelers and divers
‘Koh Taoism’ is an initiative by local businesses and dive operators to lessen the environmental impact of tourism and preserve Koh Tao and its reefs. But is it too late?
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‘Green is for Go’ – Greening Your Hotel Meetings and Conferences
Diana Driscoll outlines some of the biggest questions surrounding green meetings and travel. How do hotels measure up? And what exactly IS a “Green Meeting?”
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Damage control: BP attempts to greenwash America
While thousands of barrels of oil per day are jetted into our coastal waters, BP’s public relations team is on full “damage control” mode – committing the oil giant to $500 million in environmental research money to study causes, effects and prevention of the current and potential future spills.
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Going plastic-free at RockResorts
Popular lodging company RockResorts has set in motion ambitious plans to eliminate nearly all plastic water bottles on its properties – expecting to save an estimated 640,000 plastic water bottles from the waste stream.
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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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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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Find a 'Deeper Shade of Green' with new luxury hotel certification
Global nonprofit leader in sustainable travel, Sustainable Travel International, is launching a new certification standard for luxury hotels and resorts.
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Greenwash Watch: "Eco" bottled water
Equipped with an all-too-snazzy “rippled web” and almost-sexy hourglass shapes, these water-giants seem to suggest that saying “We use less plastic” is as good as asking consumers to not use plastic at all – obviously encouraged more by recent negative press over the bottled water industry rather than actual environmental concern.
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EcoLogo: Defend yourself against "Greenwashing"
A recent study by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing found that up to 99.9% of products make unwarranted claims – including misleading statements, false labeling, and unsubstantiated promises that seem to “ride the wave” of society’s newly blooming eco-friendly consciousness.
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