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Carbon Footprint! |
There are 2 types of carbon offsetting programs, and
although neither one is perfect they definitely help. Pro-active programs usually help fund renewable
energy sources and look to solutions for a cleaner future. These programs
usually focus on supporting clean energy and its progression, in the form of
wind power, solar power, hydroelectric power and biofuel. The re-active offset
programs help to offset pollution that has already been expelled into the
atmosphere. These programs focus on planting trees which will consume the
carbon dioxide that is in the atmosphere now, to help clean up the mess we make
daily. We suggest offsetting your carbon footprint with
Sustainable Travel International and MyClimate. Their program is the best
we've seen in that it's comprehensive and supports both kinds of offsets.
They'll let you calculate your exact offset, or you can choose a standard
donation from $1 all the way up to $500. CLICK HERE to learn more or to offset
your footprint now.
| Donate Your
Rewards Points |
As a part of our travel rewards program, we offer you the option to donate your points to one of our green charities. We actually make a cash donation to that charity when you choose this option. Check out our charity partners making a positive impact on the planet.
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Sustainable Travel International (STI) is a global leaser in sustainable tourism development. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organizatin's mission is to promote sustainable development and responsible travel by providing programs that enable consumers, businesses and travel-related organizations to contribute to the environmental, socio-cultural and economic values of the places they visit, and the planet at large.STI is dedicated to providing education and outreach services that will lessen the toll that travel and tourism takes on the environment and local cultures. By providing tangible, solutions-oriented programs, STI is taking a holistic approach to addressing global sustainable development within the travel and tourism industry.
TIES promotes responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people by:
- Creating an international network of individuals, institutions and the tourism industry.
- Educating tourists and tourism professionals.
- Influencing the tourism industry, public institutions and donors to integrate the principles of ecotourism into their operations and policies.
TIES is a non-profit, non-governmental membership organization and has members in nearly 100 countries worldwide. |
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