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Ecological Footprint: Best Ways to Reduce it
An ecological footprint measures how much natural resources a human being consumes against the earth’s ability to regenerate them. Right now, man is consuming more natural resources in a year than the earth can produce in one year. By the GFN’s (Global Footprint Network) calculations, the earth will regenerate 12-month-consumed resources in eighteen months. It […]
Continue readingMeat Consumption is Bad for the Environment, here’s why
Today we consume and produce meat more than we ever did. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, every year 65 million animals are slaughtered for meat. More than 340 million tonnes of meat were produced in 2018 compared to 71 million tonnes in 1961. The demand for meat and meat […]
Continue readingLearn during your Italian vacation: 10 eco-hotels offering courses
What if your holiday also becomes an opportunity to try new experiences and learn something new? Local and organic cooking classes, yoga classes in the morning, an introduction to archery: you can discover new talent in you or pursue a great passion of yours; the important thing is to have something to add to your […]
Continue readingThe best sleeping pill? Nature!
Sleeping in nature is not only ecological but also the most effective way to overcome insomnia and to have a long and quiet sleep. This is what emerges from recent scientific studies In front of the water, in the woods, in the countryside: the choice is varied, the result is the same. The best sleeping […]
Continue readingReducing Plastic in Your Hotel: Why and How to Start Now!
Reducing plastic is necessary to have a cleaner and more liveable planet. Starting right from your hotel and reduce plastic waste. Reducing plastic from your Hotel is important to create and promote a healthier and more sustainable community. You can contribute with concrete actions that promote more sustainable and healthy lifestyles. Let’s see together why […]
Continue readingPian delle Ginestre: an Eco-Glamping in Tuscany among Woods, Spas and Sea
Happiness is being with nature, see her, talk to her. (Lev Tolstoy) There are some places in which you just need to stay for a few hours to feel happy and at peace with the world. Pian delle Ginestre, in Sassetta, Tuscany, is one of these. Immerse yourself in the silence of centuries-old woods. As […]
Continue readingGreen holiday between the two most beautiful natural parks in the Dolomites
Get ready for an unforgettable green holiday in South Tyrol, between the Fanes-Senes-Braies and the Puez-Odle nature parks to explore the wonders of the Dolomites and discover the Ladin culture. The karstic landscapes of the Fanes-Senes-Braies nature park that always surprise you, the magical Lake of Braies, the nature trail of Zannes, also available by wheelchair, […]
Continue readingSleeping in the Open Air: Tree Houses, Blubblehomes and More
Ever wondered what it’s like to sleep out in the open, under the stars? Well, someone did and went even further in designing and realizing homes that are purpose-built for sleeping in the open air in the woods. A room in the wood A few years ago, the Serpentine pavilion project in Hyde Park won the […]
Continue readingEarth Overshoot Day: We Need More Than The Earth Can Give Us
On August 22nd we are going to cross the point, where one planet was enough for us. Our annual demand on nature’s renewable resources and services exceeded what Earth can regenerate over the year. This day was named as Earth Overshoot Day 2020. Global Footprint network developed the Ecological Footprint metric to measure this problem. Ecological […]
Continue readingOasi Galbusera Bianca: your house in the nature near Milan
When you come to Oasi Galbusera Bianca, it is like crossing a portal of a fairy tale. It is located 40 km away from Milan and in a short time you can reach Brianza, with its active cities and companies… In a moment you’ll find yourself in the middle of green uncontaminated hills, surrounded by singing birds. Entering […]
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