The most populous city in Australia is eager to become a world leader in environmental action. Sydney, Australia has created a city program, “Sustainable Sydney 2030,” that aims to improve living, improve the environment, build a thriving economy, support art and culture, and get people connected within the community and the world. It has big [...]
Palm Springs is on the Path to Sustainability
Palm Springs, California lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley, within the Colorado Desert. Located approximately 10 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 140 miles northeast of San Diego, it’s an easy two hour drive by freeway. The permanent year-round Palm Springs population is 45,000, and doubles during the winter season. The history [...]
What Is The Real Cost Of Bottled Water?
I recently came across a great infographic that helps us to clearly understand the impact of our inane affection to bottled water. It’s hard to understand why many hotels continue to provide bottled water both in-room and in conference & meeting space . . . Social and corporate environmental responsibility dictates otherwise and there are [...]
Bangkok – Venice of the East
With its many golden temples and its thriving culture, Bangkok has become of the most popular tourist spots in Asia. It was realized more than a decade ago, however, that the city was responsible for large carbon emissions and doing more than its fair share to promote global warming. As a result, the Bangkok Metropolitan [...]
Vertical Forest Hotel – A New Trend In Future Development?
Stefano Boeri Architetti, an Italian architectural firm, has come up with a new design for bringing the forest to urban population centers. The concept is “Go vertical”. Where available undeveloped land is sparse and very expensive, Stefano’s solution is to go vertical, to create a vertical forest. The concept is intriguing. As developers look for ways [...]
The Greenest Spot in Melbourne – Alto on Bourke
Located in the central business district of Melbourne, Alto Hotel on Bourke is a new boutique apartment hotel that has received the top environmental awards and certifications of Australia. Without sacrificing any comforts or luxuries of its guests, Alto Hotel maintains style and modern design along with eco-friendly practices that separate it from the [...]
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