New technologies don’t always have the best reputation for being environmentally sustainable. Although, there is a new movement to use tech for good. There are many new up and coming methods for applying technologies as a way to alleviate the negative impacts that our environment is facing including the use of drones.

Researchers and conservationists are at the frontlines of discovering how drones can be used to gather data and monitor the environment. Read on to see how drones are changing the game of conservation!

The coronavirus has impacted travelers all over the world since it hit at the beginning of 2020. As a result, it has made even the bravest travelers a little more cautious when considering the prospect of travelling this summer. Nevertheless, whether you’ll be enjoying your summer vacation at a nearby park or by going abroad to take a well-deserved break from working from home, you shouldn’t forget about traveling sustainably and reducing your footprint while continuing to stay safe.

This is why we’ve come up with a list of the right products you’ll need to keep yourself and others around you corona-safe, while making sure you have all of the sustainable summer must-haves. Here you can find 7 tips and items to prepare you while you’re on the move.

People are now, more than ever, concerned about saving the planet and the health of the environment. That is why adopting eco-friendly practices within your business structure is a popular trend that is here to stay. It is not only companies that are undergoing changes, there are shifts happening in consumers’ mindsets as well. According to the recent data, 26% of European citizens buy only “eco-friendly goods” and for over 50% of this figure, these choices are made frequently.

With data pointing to these types of changes, the world of business will need to adapt to meet consumer demands. In light of this, we have prepared a list of tips on how to market your eco-friendly business to get the consumer recognition that you deserve. Enjoy!

Given the growing concerns for energy consumption, global littering, business energy rates as well as increased population and migration, concerns about the planet are very justified. That said, we can all be part of the change and contribute to an eco-friendly planet in our own ways – let’s jump right into it.

The era of businesses turning a blind eye to its environmental responsibilities is long over, and today even the smallest enterprise is called upon to do its part in reversing climate change and protecting the world we all live in.

Consumers across the board are savvier than ever and will be actively seeking out companies and products that align with a more sustainable and eco-friendly future. Green practices also allow owners to save considerable amounts of money and streamline their offerings – a win for everyone involved, including the planet!

Here are 4 practical ways to make your business more eco-friendly.

With pollution and waste mismanagement increasing across the globe, protecting the oceans has become more critical than ever. The good news is that ocean-lovers are continuously looking for ways to support ocean conservation. Now you can even take part without ever leaving your home, or your couch!

Ekoru is an up and coming search engine that gives back to the oceans with every search that you make. One search equals one pound of trash removed from the ocean. Try it yourself!

Sustainable tourism is expected to continue to grow in a post-COVID world. Sustainable tourism is a responsible and non-damaging way of traveling that has the intention of leaving no negative trace behind on the destination.

To feed your sustainable tourism wanderlust, we’ve put together a list of top destinations for sustainable tourism that you should visit once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Let’s take a closer look.

Sustainability and reusable items have come into the spotlight of consumer trends in recent years, which has inspired the rise in the market of single-use plastic alternatives. Unfortunately, since the coronavirus outbreak the sustainability movement has regressed from its previous progress in the fight against single-use plastics.

The fear over the virus has been the biggest driver of this new pro-plastic movement which has reversed plastic bans in the U.S. and beyond. This blog will examine the renewed demand for plastics, the myth of plastic being considered “safer” and how the coronavirus will impact sustainability from innovative solutions to consumer mindsets.

The hospitality industry is no stranger to competition. Sustainability is currently the hottest trend in the hospitality and tourism industries, backed up by findings that 75% of Millennials and Gen Zers prefer sustainable businesses and are willing to pay more for it.

Sustainability is here to stay. Not only will this future-proof your business, but also help you gain a competitive edge. This blog will look into how environmentally-minded practices within the hospitality industry have translated into savings, increased name recognition and awards.

Located on the Dutch island of Aruba, the Bucuti & Tara resort first emerged in 1987 as the result of a tourism boom that took hold of the island in the 1980’s. It was at this point that the owner and CEO, Ewald Biemans, already seeing how tourism was impacting the island he himself calls home, decided to focus on developing an environmental program as the core of Bucuti & Tara’s mission.

Now, after more than 20 years of development since Bucuti’s first Green Globe certification in 1999, the resort has earned every award imaginable for its sustainable operations and unique guest experiences. In 2018, Bucuti & Tara reached the milestone of becoming the first carbon neutral resort in the Caribbean, cementing its place as one of the top resorts in the world.

Find out more in our interview with Bucuti’s very own CEO, Ewald Biemans.

The effects of the novel Coronavirus and the resulting lockdown have been so widespread it would seem that every day another industry is claiming difficulties and rolling out a crisis plan.

What does all this disruption mean for solar power, which was by all accounts experiencing prodigious growth all through 2019? Let’s take a look at some of the ways the industry has been affected – and how it could respond to survive and thrive in an unstable marketplace.

There’s no doubt that the coronavirus threw us all a curveball. We’ve seen unprecedented lockdowns and border closures around the world, changing our daily routines drastically. This has not only disrupted sectors like the hospitality and tourism industries, but also how we view our relationship to our surroundings, be it environmental or social.

This blog will look at how COVID-19 has impacted the environment, wildlife, the tourism industry and our habits as well as takeaways that we can apply to life after the coronavirus.

World Water Day is a time to celebrate the beauty of our marine environment, its biodiversity and all of nature surrounded by water. It's also a time to reflect and give back to the planet. Individuals and corporations are contributing to climate change and pollution every day, whether it's through car emissions, factory waste or fossil fuels. Plastic pollution is something that's also harming the environment — specifically, our oceans.

In celebration of World Water Day, this blog will reflect and demystify the 3 main causes of ocean plastic pollution and provide solutions for how we can cut down our plastic footprint.

Travelling is an incredible experience that allows you to visit new places, enjoy exciting new experiences, and learn about different cultures all around the world. However, global travel is having a damaging effect on the environment and tourism is responsible for around 8 percent of the world’s carbon emissions according to a recent study.

This makes the tourism sector a bigger polluter than the construction industry. While some emissions are unavoidable while travelling, there are plenty of ways to make your holidays greener. With this in mind, here are some of the top eco-friendly transport options in 2020.

This week, Sea Going Green declared a climate emergency. Luckily, we’ve come up with a plan.

To follow our commitment, Sea Going Green has created a Climate Emergency Action Plan in line with our commitment to target lowering our clients and our own office’s CO2 emissions. Our goal is to set an example for the tourism industry while inspiring all of you to join the Tourism Declares community by declaring a climate emergency and creating your very own action plan.

Enough is enough. We’re declaring a climate emergency. Call us a whistle-blower, but the tourism industry is in trouble and without immediate change, the consequences of inaction will be irreversibly destructive to the future of our environment.

Along with 78 travel companies and counting, we’re joining forces with big names in tourism to stand up and take responsibility for our actions. In this blog, we’ll discuss how the tourism industry has contributed to global warming, why we’re declaring a climate emergency and our commitment working towards keeping warming to 1.5 degrees by 2030.

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we are celebrating women’s empowerment in businesses, and especially within the tourism industry. Sea Going Green couldn’t have been possible without the hard work from our amazing team, which happens to be majority female (a rarity in the science and tech worlds)!

For this occasion, we interviewed Ally Dragozet, our founder and CEO, on what it means to be a female entrepreneur in the tourism industry, 3 years after launching Sea Going Green.

Attending COP 25 inspired me to dive into how the tourism industry and climate change are interrelated as climate change represents a real threat to not only the marine environment, but also the future of tourism.

You often hear about the contribution of aviation to global warming and how our coral reefs, which are attracting more tourists than ever, are dying as a consequence. This blog will give some insights into how tourism and climate change are interconnected and what the industry is doing to reduce its carbon footprint.

It's safe to say that going green is "in." As the general public is growing more concerned about the state of the environment, more corporations are adopting sustainable practices to stay in their good faith. Unfortunately, this trend may have a dark side.

Just because a company adopts an image of caring for the environment doesn't mean they have a legitimate interest in being eco-friendly. This blog will look into how some corporations may be giving off the illusion of sustainability while actively harming the environment in a phenomenon known as corporate greenwashing.

Between mining activities, deforestation, floating plastic islands, space debris, the state of the world’s ecosystems is in utter shambles. The world is burning and flooding, displacing nearly 7 million people in the first half of 2019 alone, and we—the global society—have yet to achieve a meaningful response to these acts of ecocide.

This blog will discuss the importance of holding those who inhibit progress for fighting climate change accountable, while breaking down what defines ecocide and what we can do to help.