Something different - Eco Retreats offers guests the chance to sleep in a Native American Tipi. Each tipi has its own washing and toilet unit with a shower and basin situated just a few yards outside and the tipis are heated by a wood burning stove. The Eco Retreats team even offer guests [...]
Daily Archives: November 6, 2007
Walk Awhile
Fancy taking a holiday where your carbon footprint is minimal? Well consider Walk Awhile a leading provider of walking holidays in the ‘Garden of England’ (Kent). Walk Awhile are members of Responsible Travel which means that the accommodation guests stay in on the walking tours are independent inns.
Walk Awhile have been awarded [...]
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Silverjet Carbon Offsets
“Following the Government’s decision earlier this month to double air passenger duty (APD) for business-class only airlines Silverjet announced today that it is to offer customers the choice to opt-out of its own industry-leading carbon offsetting programme when booking a seat on the airline.” To read the rest of the press release click here.
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Jupiter Environmental Income Fund
One more from Jupiter, which is slightly different from their Ecology Fund. “The Jupiter Environmental Income Fund, managed by Chris Watt, differs from the Jupiter Ecology Fund in having a predominantly UK bias with fewer ethical exclusions. The Jupiter Environmental Income Fund focuses on investing in UK companies that are actively managing their environmental [...]
Jupiter Ecology Fund
Another interesting ethical/green fund: “The Jupiter Ecology Fund, launched in April 1988, has a global growth remit and focuses on companies providing solutions to environmental and social problems through Jupiter’s six green investment themes - clean energy, water management, green transport, waste management, sustainable living and environmental services.” Read more here.
