Archive for the "Eco Travel" category

Send Me Your Eco-travel Tip - Win a SteriPEN

June 25th, 2008

Don’t forget to send me your eco-friendly travel tip so that you can be entered to win a SteriPEN traveler! I’ll announce the winner in my July newsletter (sign up here if you don’t already receive it).

To enter the contest, simply let me know how you travel lightly when …

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Chinese Toothpaste Recalled from Luxury Hotels

August 14th, 2007

Gilchrist & Soames provides toiletries for luxury hotels around the world. They supply the products in those nifty little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste.

Gilchrist & Soames

Monday, the company announced that it will be recalling its toothpaste made in China. This London-based company …

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Respecting Other Cultures

July 11th, 2007

Responsible and sustainable travel goes well beyond picking up your garbage, conserving water and taking public transportation. It’s about connecting with people and becoming an ambassador of your country.

The recent announcement that city officials in Paris declared a Tourist Day to urge the French to be nice to their guests, …

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Local is Eco-Friendly

June 18th, 2007

For years I’ve promoted the idea that eating locally, sleeping locally and traveling using local transportation was ideal because these methods are cheaper for the traveler, they get you closer to the culture and they help support the locals.

I’d like to add that these also fall into the sustainable travel …

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Pee Before You Board - Save the Planet

March 14th, 2007

China Southern Airlines has calculated that it takes about one liter of fuel to flush the toilet at 30,000 feet. Therefore, it is recommending that all boarding passengers use the loo prior to boarding.

Although the thought of the airline promoting this unique way of saving fuel (and money for the …

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