Travel

Have you pitched a tent yet this year? June marks National Camping Month, so if you haven’t built a campfire or filtered river water this summer, it may be time to get out in nature! Camping is an inexpensive but…Read More

Haldis Toppen is the Communications Director at Greenheart International, an organization that coordinates cultural exchange programs for Americans and foreigners who wish to learn about other ways of life. Greenheart is passionate about creating global leaders, reflected in such initiatives…Read More

As diners, we typically don’t have access to an understanding of how restaurant food is sourced or how leftover waste is disposed of. All we usually see is our food leaving the kitchen as it is brought to our table.…Read More

This article was guest written by Jean Deruiter. According to a 2018 study, the tourism industry contributes around 8% of greenhouse gas emissions. And a big part of those came from aviation (40%) and transportation (30%). No wonder there is…Read More

Electric bikes have gained popularity in recent years, especially in highly populated cities like New York City, where in 2020 the state legalized the use of this great form of transportation. While the reasons to choose an e-bike might vary,…Read More

Summertime is HERE! And while you might be trying to beat the heatwaves in your hometown by stocking up on summer shandy, blasting your Spotify playlist out of your windows, or perfecting your picnic game, we want to take the…Read More

2020 has already been a big year for the world, environmentally-speaking. We have had devastating wildfires in Australia, earthquakes in Puerto Rico, a melting Antarctica, and the relaxing of environmental protections in the United States. But this year has also…Read More

When you think about airlines or air travel, you don’t necessarily associate it with green travel. But there have been some encouraging strides made by the airline industry to go green, well, somewhat. When you travel domestically, in economy class…Read More

‘Tis the season for being outdoors and enjoying all the natural wonders this world has to offer! It’s important, however, to remember to do all we can to remain eco-friendly while we travel – especially because planes, trains, and automobiles…Read More

With travel season approaching road trips, vacations and spontaneous getaways are on the radar. Travel can be tough on the environment, which is why we have 5 recommendations to make your trip a little friendlier to the environment. 1. Look…Read More