GREEN PEARLS® – curated for sustainable impact
From the cold cut to the cover – at sustainable hotels you can discover great, eco-friendly and fair hotel products that might also be an inspiration for you back home.
The university town of Freiburg im Breisgau is the perfect destination for a sustainable weekend getaway. The neat and tidy city boasts a prime location in the Black Forest. A city of cyclists and sunshine, it is known for its warm and relaxed atmosphere. Here…
Want to go on vacation and leave a smaller carbon footprint? Great! Many sustainable hotels and vacation rentals will help you get to your destination by eco-friendly train – for example, with a first-class upgrade or a free electric shuttle to the nearest train station. In this article, we show you the different incentives and support options available through Green Pearls® partner accommodations.
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On our blog we often talk about HOW to travel sustainable. Today, though, we want to talk about WHY it is important. We’ll give away this much: it’s not just about protecting the environment. Ultimately, sustainable travel benefits you personally.
Your homegrown zucchini from the balcony is less sustainable than the conventional zucchini from the supermarket. Surprised? We were too! But that is the conclusion of an international study, the first to compare the carbon footprints of home-grown and farmed produce. Still, researchers say urban…
Th drink originated in the United States. In the 1920s, soda bars were all the rage, and soda jerks would mix drinks fresh with soda water, milk, ice cream, or egg, depending on the customer’s preference.
Today, cream soda is usually a sweet, carbonated lemonade with vanilla flavoring (though it doesn’t contain milk or cream). In the U.S., it’s often golden brown, but in Japan, there are also pink and green varieties flavored with cotton candy or melon.
In German-speaking countries, cream soda is not a standard supermarket beverage. Instead, it is often only available as an imported product in U.S./U.K. or Asian sections. (Note: Mass-produced brands like A&W (U.S.) and Barr (U.K.) typically contain artificial flavors, colors, and corn syrup.
You’ll have the smallest ecological footprint if you use cream soda syrups that you carbonate or mix with sparkling water yourself.)
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