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Easy to be green: luxury meets sustainability at Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge
Nurturing a symbiotic relationship with the natural environment and local community, Dominican Republic’s Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge shows how the best of creature comforts and sustainable hospitality practices go hand-in-hand. Located in the Dominican Republic‘s unspoiled southwestern Barahuco Mountains, the 12-cabaña Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge offers green luxury with ease for the eco-conscious traveler.Situated on…
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Blue Planet Prize award to one of the most renowned tropical biologists at Rio+20
Blue Planet Prize award to Lovejoy at Rio+20 The Blue Planet Prize, one of the most prestigious awards for work in the environment, has been given to ecologist and Counterpart International Board member Dr. Thomas Lovejoy. The Blue Planet Prize is given annually by Japan’s Asahi Glass Foundation to recognize leaders who make a…
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Code REDD campaign to save world’s threatened forests
Code REDD campaign to save world’s threatened forests Illuminates Rio+20 In the heart of Rio thousands of people from around the globe gathered on June 20 o support the launch of Code REDD, an emergency action campaign to save the threatened forests of the world, by dramatically increasing the demand for REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from…
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2012 Summer Olympics – the greenest Games in history
Green Olympics in 2012 Sustainable Development in the Olympics: Report from Jones Lang LaSalle The 2012 Summer Olympics in London this July will be the greenest Games in history, expanding on the legacy of sustainable development that has expanded in past Olympics. London partnered with World Wildlife Fund and BioRegional to create “One Planet Olympics,”…
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Green Hospitality trophy goes to The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt
The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt was awarded with the Green Hospitality Awards on account of the improvements made by the 5 star hotel and the Environmental Action Plan focusing on energy, waste and water management. The Green Hospitality Awards are recognised both nationally and internationally as standards that allow members achieve good environmental performance and allow visitors…
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Luxury brands group PPR announces a five year sustainability plan
The group, which owns luxury brands ranging from Yves Saint Laurent to Stella McCartney, has launched a five year plan with a series of environmental targets aimed at reducing its footprint