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Machu Picchu: Inkaterra’s initiatives for the protection of the threatened world cultural heritage

Machu Picchu: Inkaterra’s initiatives for the protection of the threatened world cultural heritage

In 1911 the archeologist Hiram Bingham discovered the Inca ruins Machu Picchu and in 1983 they became recognized as UNESCO-world cultural heritage. The ancient city is without doubt impressive and for most Peru travelers an absolute must. Meanwhile nearly 6,000 people visit the site daily…

Eco-friendly scuba diving with fun factor

Eco-friendly scuba diving with fun factor

To tell the truth, it was not really easy to find information about sustainable diving equipment. Diving environmentally acceptable is not new rather than diving with ecologically friendly equipment. You find more information on the subject sustainable diving, on our “old” Blogposts and some eco-friendly…

Food waste and green cuttings used in the garden

Food waste and green cuttings used in the garden

Sometimes it’s frustrating to see how much waste is produced while cooking or gardening. Even though I rarely cause plastic waste in the kitchen, other waste has to be disposed of. Private households usually generate small amounts of organic waste. In hotels, on the contrary,…

Lively garden: preserving biologic diversity

Lively garden: preserving biologic diversity

“If the bee disappeared, man would only have four years left to live.” Albert Einstein’s quote repeatedly arises in the media. It seems as if the warnings of researchers, scientists and beekeepers have finally reached the mainstream of society. 

A clean affair: Eco-friendly laundry

A clean affair: Eco-friendly laundry

Often, you are asked to use your towels several times when staying at a hotel. Probably, you already experienced that towels are replaced anyway, no matter what you decide. That way, hotels worldwide produce tons of towels every year.  However, a single washing cycle of…