All Posts Tagged With: "Virgin Atlantic"

Biofuel flights arriving at an airport near you? Let's hope so.

June 16th, 2009 in Airlines and Transportation • News

According to the Geneva-based Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the first drops of sustainable aviation biofuels could be entering aircraft tanks within 3 to 5 years.

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Virgin America becomes the first US airline to join the Climate Registry

Nonprofit organization The Climate Registry officially welcomed California-based airline Virgin America as its first U.S. airline member. The airline is committing to report emissions data and carbon reduction goals via the nationally recognized agency.

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Virgin Atlantic launch 'Worn Again' recycled airline seat bags

September 2nd, 2008 in News • Products and Services

Worn Again, a U.K.-based designer of recycled clothing and accessories, has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to launch a new product: fashionable bags made from recycled airline seat covers.

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Richard Branson developing Caribbean eco-resort

July 3rd, 2008 in Destinations and Tourism • Featured • News

The ever-innovative Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, is setting his sights on yet another foray into sustainable business – eco-resorts – with twenty exclusive villas as well as a beachfront restaurant on the new “Mosquito Island”, which he says will be the most environmentally-friendly resort in the world.

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Launch of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2008

April 21st, 2008 in Awards and Events • Featured • News

Nominations are now open for the Responsible Tourism Awards 2008 sponsored by Virgin Holidays. The Awards celebrate tourism ventures around the world that make a positive contribution to conservation and the economies of local communities.

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