HI has become a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) unites the tourism sector behind a common vision to address the
If you’re like us, you try your best to live sustainably and make environmentally-friendly choices. By bringing reusable shopping bags to the grocery store, using energy efficient light bulbs (that get turned off when not in use!), buying locally produced
**The voting period is now closed. Winning projects announced HERE!** What about you have your say in a competition that will award our hostels with over £18,000? Scroll down, pick your favourite project (you can even vote for two!), and
What if wearing that old knit jumper you received for Christmas in 1998 could save both money and reduce your CO2 emissions? In February, some of our hostels got cosy to show how easy it is to adopt a new
Have your say in the HI Sustainability Fund Competition 2015! All our running projects are on deck to impress; the projects leaders are now waiting for you to deliberate!
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HI has become a Signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative
HI has become a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) unites the tourism sector behind a common vision to address the
The Eco-Friendly Skies
If you’re like us, you try your best to live sustainably and make environmentally-friendly choices. By bringing reusable shopping bags to the grocery store, using energy efficient light bulbs (that get turned off when not in use!), buying locally produced
The HI Sustainability Fund Competition is back! Vote now
**The voting period is now closed. Winning projects announced HERE!** What about you have your say in a competition that will award our hostels with over £18,000? Scroll down, pick your favourite project (you can even vote for two!), and
Pack your old knit jumper!
What if wearing that old knit jumper you received for Christmas in 1998 could save both money and reduce your CO2 emissions? In February, some of our hostels got cosy to show how easy it is to adopt a new
Vote Now in the HI Sustainability Fund 2015 Competition!
Have your say in the HI Sustainability Fund Competition 2015! All our running projects are on deck to impress; the projects leaders are now waiting for you to deliberate!
The Carfree kind of cool: 5 cool green ways to get around
Alternative eco transport around the world on International Carfree Day!
Volunteer in Norway: “Life is short. Do stuff that matters”
It’s said that we travel to change ideas, not places.
Enjoy home-made produce in Zasavje, Slovenia
From curative herb gardens to walnut liqueur and baking activities, Slovenia knows how to keep it locally grown.
Hostel of the week: Interlaken Youth Hostel, Switzerland
Mindblowing. A pretty apt word for Interlaken.
The Green Key to unlock sustainable travel at Danhostel Ribe, Denmark
Give the world a big green hug – and sleep in comfort.