Green Your Getaway Archives - Sailors for the Sea

Vacation Carbon Footprint

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Join Our Green Boating Community When you’re deciding where to go on your vacation, chances are that you choose a destination partly due to the beautiful environment. Tourism is dependent on intact ecosystems. Tropical beaches, vibrant coral reefs, beautiful vistas and other natural elements are key motivators for vacation choices. What would happen if something … Read more

Sustainable Seafood

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Join Our Green Boating Community Not very long ago, the abundance of fish in the ocean seemed to have no limit. However, studies estimate that half of global fisheries stocks are overexploited; another 40 percent are fully exploited and have no room for additional capacity. Our choice in seafood is a chance for each of … Read more

Greening Your Galley

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Join Our Green Boating Community Whether you have a runabout boat or a large cruising vessel, food preparation will play a major role in the enjoyment of your trip. Follow the below suggestions to help green your galley: Choose cookware and kitchen items that are reusable and will last. Try to avoid anything plastic and/or … Read more