TOP trends for ecotourism in 2023 & beyond

After analyzing studies and multiplying interviews, we share the 4 trends that we believe will mark the ecotourism year of 2023. work elsewhere, if possible near nature Between July and September 2020, Airbnb noted a 128% increase – compared to the same period in 2019 – in the number of comments referring to trips for …

Recycling plastic into … roads

A Tasmanian government body has found a very unique way to recycle single-use plastics and other landfill-bound waste by building a new road.  173,600 plastic bags and packaging, 82,500 glass bottle equivalents diverted from landfill, Toner from approximately 5,900 used printer cartridges and more than 33 tonnes of recycled asphalt were  repurposed to create the 330 tonnes of asphalt …

Future of ecoutourisme in France (and elsewhere in Europe)

 “The phenomenon remains difficult to quantify, however, since there is for the moment no body that manages to classify rigorously what falls under ecotourism, to define the sector, its exact perimeter, and to measure it”, explains Jean-Marie Boucher, CEO of consoGlobe, the Internet portal for sustainable development. Difficult to distinguish therefore, especially as a number …

Ocean Clean-Up has finally begun !

A great ecological project has now become a reality as the Ocean Cleanup deploys its $20 million system designed to reuse and recycle the ocean plastic. Here is the latest photo: The floating boom system has been deployed from San Francisco Bay and will undergo several weeks of testing before being hauled into action. The …

Can waste become a commodity ? The Chinese case study

Waste has emerged as China’s biggest environmental challenges. The country faces a solid waste treatment backlog of around 60-70 billion tonnes, putting it under huge pressure to boost recycling capacity.It has already launched a scheme to create “waste-free cities” and is building hundreds of “comprehensive recycling bases” across the country. But firms complain that China …

The Ocean Cleanup Project – already raised 30mUSD

We love this project – The Ocean Cleanup by 22-year-old Boyan Slat. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is one of the most polluted areas of the ocean. has a potential cleanup solution. The Ocean Cleanup uses a boom to capture plastic and keep it in areas where a boat can come and periodically pick it up. The …

Villa-Bali.com launches GECO project … Bali needs our help!

If you have been to Bali, you would probably know what a stunning island it is. Also known as paradise island to some, it has always been well known for its picturesque scenery, delicious food and warm-hearted locals that would offer assistance to you anytime. If you have never been to Bali, I am sure …