“Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them” — A. A. Milne; author of Winnie-the-Pooh As summer approaches, many businesses and destinations are busy preparing for the seasonal influx of visitors. Across the country, tourism stakeholders are tending to the land, pruning trees, and planting flowers to create an inviting and visually appealing […]
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After 7 years of restoration, Clonmel Castle is one of the most outstanding Estates in Norfolk County. It is a luxurious all-inclusive experience, located in Port Dover, Ontario. Clonmel Castle is certified Silver with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes
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IN CELEBRATION OF TOURISM WEEK 2023, TAKE THE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 2030 PLEDGE It’s Tourism Week Canada 2023, and what better way to celebrate the tourism industry then signing the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge! This Tourism Week make the commitment to improve the sustainability performance of your business or destination, in an effort to create a more
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ONTARIO, CANADA – Today, after an eight month process, the Regional Tourism Office for Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington (RTO4) announced they have become the first destination in Ontario to be awarded GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification, by way of a rigorous assessment, review, and verification process. The process requires the destination to assess their
Greenwashing… often times you know it when you see it. Buzz word promises, unfeasible commitments, and at times mistruths. Greenwashing is the marketing of untrue, unsupported, or misleading information. This information provides false confidence to the eco-conscious consumers leaving them feeling confused, embarrassed or distrustful when the truth emerges. Greenwashing threatens an organization’s reputation, and
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Another Earth Day is upon us. On Saturday, April 22, we celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. The theme for Earth Day this year looks to how we can better invest in our planet. The beauty of investment (of time, money, effort and intention) in the planet is that
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This month we wanted to put together a list of book recommendations, to share as a resource for those interested in learning more about climate change, sustainability, or other related issues. We asked the GreenStep team for their favourite reads, and we were able to compile a list of amazing titles and authors. When it
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________________________________________________________________________________ The Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge is a global movement of individuals, businesses, and organizations within the tourism and hospitality industry that believe tourism has a tremendous opportunity to become a force for good and change the world. CELEBRATING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 2030 PLEDGE SIGNATORIES Square & Compass Promotions FIELDS TRIPS Tourism Industry Association of Ontario [ TAKE
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Waste diversion goes far beyond recycling and reducing the amount of waste that is going to the landfill or incineration. It means working to eliminate the concept of waste altogether, as we move towards a circular economy. In many cases, several categories of recyclable materials are banned from the landfill, making recycling mandatory. When thinking
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Located between the majestic Upper Ottawa River and the Eastern boarder of Algonquin Provincial Park, Anupaya Cabin Co. is certified Silver with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes you different? Anupaya Cabin Co. is an immersive wilderness retreat, designed
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