Category: Pollution

Copenhagen rewards tourists who participate in eco-friendly tasks

Tourists to the Danish capital will be rewarded with free food and activities - but only if they take part in environmentally friendly tasks.

Onsite micro-bottling system aims to eliminate plastic water bottle waste

Hoteliers in search of alternatives to plastic bottled water have a new option to consider: an on-site micro-bottling system. Available from Boomerang Water and about the size of an ice machine, the system can fill up to 400 reusable bottles an hour.

Is reef-friendly sunscreen necessary?

Sunscreen is essential for shielding your skin from the sun’s harmful rays - both on holiday and at home. But while it protects you, is it harming the environment around you?

Connecticut Attorney General warns about widespread plastic microfiber pollution

In a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong led 16 states in sounding the alarm over pervasive plastic microfiber pollution, urging EPA and NOAA to use the full extent of their authority to protect public health and the safety of our oceans.

Intrepid launches sustainable rail trips

Intrepid Travel has launched a new range of trips dedicated to rail travel to promote slower, more sustainable travel.

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Booking.com and UN Tourism develop online training series for hospitality

A new series of online training sessions for hospitality businesses, focusing on community engagement, energy and greenhouse gases, as well as food and water management, has been developed by Booking.com in collaboration with UN Tourism.