10 eco things you can do
The climate change problems of the world and how to solve them can be an overwhelming issue to take in and take on. But it is actually quite simple when it comes down to it. Here is a list of 10 things you can do as a tourist and at home to reduce your CO2 emissions – those carbon dioxide gasses, which burn the ozone layer, melt the ice and make the world a warmer place – and not in a good way. Switch off TVs, computers and lights when you are not using them. Also unplug electronic items on standby as well as chargers for mobile phones and other electronic equipment when you are not using them. Replace old electronic appliances with high-efficiency and low energy ones. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs. Save on heat and airconditioning, when possible. Turn it off when doors and windows are open and at night when rooms are unoccupied and while you are at work. Eat organic vegtables and fruit rather than meat. If…
Responsible Eco Tourism in Indonesia
Environment Friendly: Indonesia, for all its massive volcano mountain peaks and impressive geography, is actually an incredibly fragile environment. our lives have revolved around the Mountain & free flowing river. We feel an increased responsibility to protect and preserve these wild places. Not only do we leave every campsite cleaner than when we’ve arrived, we’ve taken steps to protect Indonesian Mountain & rivers and the people who live along them. We pioneered the use of kerosene and LPG gas on all of our adventure trips in the Himalaya/River and virtually wrote the manual on effective waste disposal on treks/raft so as not to degrade the environment. All of our vehicles meet the emission standards in the cities, towns and other areas that they ply in. Pollution takes away the beauty and threatens the fragile ecosystem of the country. We will leave therefore nothing behind us except footprints and take with…