Welcome to 2026! A new year brings new opportunities, including the chance to adopt a more conscious and sustainable lifestyle. Topics such as the circular economy, plant-based nutrition, energy efficiency, zero waste and slow travel are becoming increasingly important. True sustainability is no longer about…

Would you eat meat grown in a laboratory? I almost did for this article, but then I decided against it. Chefs from sustainable hotels and restaurants see better alternatives to meat consumption. Read on to learn more about the supposed “meat of the future” and…

Do you enjoy traveling? If so, you are among the privileged 20 to 30 percent of the world’s population who can afford vacations abroad. We believe this privilege comes with the responsibility to make socially conscious, fair, and informed decisions and take appropriate actions.

Alpine tourism is booming. In 2025, Austria once again set a new record for the number of visitors. However, when many people go on vacation, the environment and local communities quickly reach their limits. Marco Spiss, the owner and host of the sustainable Summit Lodges…

Before you brave the cold, it’s worth taking a moment to look back. Ice bathing is much more than a modern trend. In fact, people all over the world have been harnessing the power of cold water for thousands of years.