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5 Efficient Strategies for Reducing a Tourism Business' Carbon Footprint
Tourism companies that lower their carbon footprint meet environmental standards and benefit from cost savings, enhanced brand reputation, and stronger relationships with eco-conscious consumers. Here are some effective strategies to reduce a business's carbon footprint.
How to Recycle Plant-Based Plastics and Packaging Materials
The slow switch to plant-based plastic can be a game-changer for industries like hotels and tourism who previously used single-use plastics. Read more in this week’s blog.
8 Sustainable Travel Activities Suitable for All Ages
Whether you plan a family vacation, a solo trip or a getaway with friends, here are some sustainable activities for travelers of all ages to enjoy.
Advancing Climate Action in Tourism: Sea Going Green’s 2024 Progress Report
The 2024 edition of our Progress Report details the steps that were taken to make an impact in an industry that has now met and surpassed expectations for tourism growth. Read more in this week's blog.
Exploring AI's role in sustainable tourism
By leveraging AI technologies, the industry is not only enhancing visitor experiences but also managing resources more efficiently. Read more in this week's blog.
Carbon Offsetting or Carbon Cutting? Tourism's Climate Dilemma
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the tourism industry faces a critical dilemma: should it focus on carbon offsetting — investing in projects that reduce or capture carbon emissions elsewhere — or should it prioritize carbon cutting by directly reducing its emissions?
This article explores this tension, examining the potential ways the tourism industry can reconcile its growth with the pressing need for environmental sustainability.
Everything You Need to Know About the Mental Health Benefits of Ecotourism
How do nature-oriented vacations help your mental health? Here’s everything outdoors enthusiasts need to know.
Why Are Reusable Water Bottles Good for the Environment?
By switching to reusable water bottles, you minimize plastic waste, conserve resources and lower your carbon footprint. Read on to find out how these bottles offer a practical and stylish solution, making staying hydrated easier while supporting a healthier environment.
Our plastic, their problem: Cleaning up the most polluted island on earth
Henderson Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its unique geological features and species diversity, including 10 endemic plants and birds. It’s also the most polluted island on earth.
Read about my expedition to Henderson Island on the Plastic Odyssey boat with the Howell Conservation Fund where I helped to remove plastic pollution, measure new waste and monitor the state of pollution on the island.
9 Ways to Plan a More Environmentally-friendly Trip
Here are 9 tips to make your next vacation more environmentally friendly.
10 Ways to Make Sustainable Travel Educational for Kids
Here are 10 ways to make sustainable travel educational for kids.
Key Environmental Topics to Know More About This Election Year
The following key environmental topics, energy sourcing, climate change and environmental conservation, are a good place to start to help you determine the types of issues you’ll support with your choice candidate before casting your ballot. Learn more about these key topics in this week’s blog.
How to minimize the environmental footprint of your destination wedding
Here are three ways to minimize the environmental footprint of your destination wedding.
How Emerging Technologies Are Enhancing the Sustainability of Wellness Tourism
Delve into how these modern and sustainable solutions promote wellness tourism and how they benefit guests and hospitality businesses.
Three Sustainable Tips for Traveling to Death Valley, California
Here are three sustainable travel tips to help make your journey to Death Valley more eco-friendly.
Why Tourism Businesses Should Invest in Renewable Energy
Here are some reasons why tourism businesses should consider investments in renewable energy and other types of green energy projects.
The 8 Best Ecotourism Activities for Families
Ecotourism focuses on responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local communities. This approach offers a perfect opportunity for families to bond while respecting the planet.
Here are some of the best ecotourism activities the whole family can enjoy.
Three ways to travel responsibly that you may not have considered
Seeing the world is an experience that no one should have to miss out on, but to ensure the health and longevity of our planet, it’s vital to keep sustainability in mind and travel responsibly. From taking less luggage to being mindful of the experiences you enjoy in the destinations you explore, there are many ways to be a more eco-conscious traveler.
Here, we’ll take a look at three ways to travel responsibly that you may not have considered.
Integrating Marine Conservation Efforts Along Tourist Trails
This article will look at how we can engage travers with more eco-conscious behaviors through signage and communications on coastal tourist trails.
Transforming Your Marine Tourism Business With Recyclable And Compostable Packaging
While compostable and recyclable packaging benefits all ecosystems, its role in saving the world’s aquatic ecosystems and marine life is of dramatic significance. After all, the world is 71% water.
Below, we’ll further investigate how these green-forward packaging solutions promote sustainable practices within the marine tourism industry.