E'Terra

mxyzptlk — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:14:00 -0500

Hi Gary
Right in our own backyard ... E'Terra
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A Wiser Earth?

garym — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:36:22 -0500

Perhaps there is more of this sort of sustainable-living thing going on than anyone dares imagine ...

visit WiserEarth.org for more information on what they are calling the largest grassroots movement ever.

garym: ict evangelist - musician - whatever

Sustainable Tourism

garym — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:05:24 -0500

Apropos to recent discussions inspiring massive trash and dune conservation, and just to show that ideas can be put to practice anywhere, even here, an item posted by Costa Rico's Lapa Rios Ecolodge, telling the tale of their preparations to meet all guidelines for a Certificate in Sustainable Tourism:

This complete, and rigorous, certification system, which is the only certification endorsed by the Costa Rican government, awards hotels 'leaves' on a scale of one to five based on their sustainability achievements -- much like the Mobile star rating which evaluates hotel services -- The CST bases its judgements on four factors:

Biological-physical: How does a property impact and/or protect its surrounding environment

Services and Infrastructure: How do the property's operations (including product use and disposal, water and energy management, etc.) affect the environment

Social-Economic environment: What impact does the property have on nearby communities to promote/provide education to its staff and community and to work with community service providers

External client: How does the property promote and teach responsible tourism with guests who visit

Currently, the CST is not mandatory for all properties in Costa Rica. For this reason, it is imperative that the consumer take an active role in looking for properties that are indeed participating in the certification process.
[ Lapa Rios Ecolodge ]

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