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When holidaymakers leave, landlords of holiday homes are often left with more than just memories – especially in the kitchen. What happens to the food that is left behind?

72% of consumers use digital platforms and apps to promote sustainability. Second-hand platforms, comparison portals and smart home technologies are particularly popular.

Eight metres above the ground, in the middle of the former Klettwitz-Nord open-cast lignite mine, a very special holiday flat is being built: a cylinder attached to an unused wind turbine tower is being converted into a new holiday home.

Climate change can no longer be denied, but for many people, the disasters are too distant in their minds and in space. According to a study, VR technology can help bridge these distances.

Plastic reduction at TUI / Gothenburg new UN hub for sustainable lifestyles / BREEAM for Aroundtown's Center Parcs / Greener conferences in Alpbach / Webinar on biodiversity

When looking for a holiday home, you often find many filter functions such as location, size or price to choose from. One provider has now added public transport connections to make it easier to travel without a car. 

Green spaces cool cities in summer, forests store CO2, attractive landscapes attract tourists – ecosystems make a significant contribution to human well-being. Concrete data supports this for the first time.

Man-made landfill in the sea - the flood of plastic in the water is constantly increasing. What can be done about dangerous particles? Researchers from Hanover have developed an amazing solution: a unique gel.

Consumers want sustainable products, but other factors are more important to them when making a purchase. New EU regulations are intended to protect consumers and reduce environmental impact. Take smartphones, for example. 

The European Commission is currently working on a comprehensive EU strategy for sustainable tourism, which is due to be published in early 2026. It wants to include the views of citizens, communities and businesses through a survey. Take part – until 15 August.