September 11, 2019
Month: September 2019
September 10, 2019
Oceana’s New Lead In Fighting Plastics Crisis
Oceana is the largest international advocacy organisation dedicated solely to ocean conservation and aiming to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one third of the world’s wild fish catch.
September 9, 2019
Microfibre Consortium Builds Global Reach
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has announced details of three new members which have joined the organisation’s initiative to develop practical solutions to minimise microfibre release into the environment from the textile industry.
September 8, 2019
Cornish Coast To Coast
Backpacking is not only about trekking through high mountains and crossing remote passes; it can be a relaxed and sociable activity. A modest coast to coast walk sounded ideal but where and how long would it take? The answer lay in the west. The Saints' Way crosses mid-Cornwall from Padstow on the north coast to the south coast port of Fowey, a distance of some thirty miles.
September 6, 2019
Vaude CEO Extends DBU Role
Antje von Dewitz, CEO of the outdoor brand Vaude, has been a member of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) Board of Trustees for more than five years. Last month, she was elected as deputy chairwoman for a further five years.
September 5, 2019
Sonoma County Commits To Sustainable Travel
California’s Sonoma County Tourism (SCT) has announced a significant commitment to helping travellers enjoy a visit to the area while protecting local natural and cultural resources. With more than 60 unique nature parks, Sonoma County's rich, diverse landscape is one of its main attractions.
September 3, 2019
Mule Days Loom In North Carolina
I was delighted to hear about Mule Days. Based in North Carolina, they are not very accessible but that’s a minor detail in feeding the imagination. The small town of Benson, with a population of around 3500, will swell to approximately 30,000 come September 26-29 when the 70th Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration takes place.
September 2, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 