Search Results for: environmentally friendly

Consumers adopting some sustainable behaviors, but change not keeping pace with concern, 18-country survey reveals

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Sustainable consumer behavior has only grown slowly: National Geographic’s Greendex. Increased Fears About Environment, but Little Change in Consumer Behavior. Everyone’s interested in being green. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? A new global analysis released by the National Geographic Society and GlobeScan finds that concern about environmental problems … Read more

Cruise journey for tech-savvy modern travelers

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For a more enjoyable cruise journey, cruise travel companies outfitted their ships with several high-tech innovations. The new technologies coming to the Quantum of the Seas, for example, include “Sidewalk to Ship” in 10 Minutes, real-time luggage tracking; the first of 40,000 free windows tablets for crew, exceptional variety and choice – oh, and a … Read more

#EarthDay 2014: Top eco-hotels in the U.S.

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Top 10 highest-rated green hotels in the U.S. according to TripAdvisor. Eco-friendly accommodation are good for the environment and the spirit.   Most travelers find travel experiences more enjoyable when they make greener choices, according to a new TripAdvisor’s eco-travel survey of more than 2,100 U.S. respondents. According to the survey, 23 percent of respondents have consciously … Read more

Eco-innovators: Top Biophilic Cities.

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Take the opportunity to appreciate nature and the great outdoors.   “Green Cities” trend is on a massive rise. All the major online booking websites and travel related media are searching for top destinations that are changing the meaning of “Green City.” After Tripadvisor and LonelyPlanet, the travel experts at Hotels.com have identified some of … Read more

Can hair salons help save the environment?

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Hairdressers have often played a key role in spreading information. A new study evaluates whether they could also help raise consumer awareness about the environment

Alain Ducasse: the emperor of French cooking

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Bill Buford profiles the chef who is the great practitioner of the French tradition, and is one of the 10 nominees for OFM’s chef of the decade