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By Artisha Naidu, Research and Content Fellow at Environic Foundation International With warmer the weather here, many people are yearning for a much-needed vacation. While expenses are usually top of mind when planning a trip, environmental costs should also be a factor. Mass tourism is responsible for about five percent of global carbon pollution (UNWTO) and strains the supply of natural resource in areas dealing with resource scarcity issues. The International Ecotourism S

By DC EcoWomen and Recent Honeymooners Lisa Seyfried and Dawn Bickett You did it! You planned a successful green wedding.  You composted, you recycled, you upcycled, you thrifted, you ate local.  You did everything that you could to minimize the impact of your wedding day. But now there is another hurdle.  You want to plan a trip away from everything (and everyone!) and relax.  How do you carry the green theme into your honeymoon? Here are a few tips: 1. Go Somewhere Local. Y