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What if bacteria could help build a more sustainable future? Bacterial cellulose transforms waste into innovative materials for greener packaging, eco-friendly fashion, and wound care. A tiny microbe, a giant impact! #SDG12 #SDG13 #Sustainability

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November 3, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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New hope for hydrogen-powered #aviation: #ClimateChange, understanding & the business case for investing in #hydrogen as fuel traveltomorrow.com/new-hope-for... #SDG12 #tourism #sustainable #travel #tourism #SDG13 #climate
New hope for hydrogen-powered aviation
Research by scientists at Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates that more than 50,000 people died from heat across […]
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October 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Taking it slow is now the new #travel flex in #Asia: #SlowTravel is picking up speed as #communityled & village #tourism, #homestays, #rail networks & multi-stop #journeys are reshaping how #travellers #explore.
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Taking it slow is now the new travel flex
Slow travel is picking up speed as community tourism, homestays and multi-stop journeys are reshaping how travellers explore Asia.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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#InTheNews re. #sustainable #tourism & #development
1/ #Commmerce: #Travel #sustainability is moving from awareness towards action & #experience: #travellers see more #sustainabletravel choices not only as a responsibility, but how to enrich a #trip
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#SDG12
Three in Four Travellers Say Sustainability Matters as Trip.com Launches My Travel Impact to Help Turn Intent into Action
Trip.com Group's survey of 8,777 travellers across 29 markets finds 75% value sustainability, prompting the launch of My Travel Impact, an in-app dashboard consolidating sustainable hotel, flight and…
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October 31, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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#Exodus @Adventure #Travels & #TUICare Foundation among the six winners of the International Centre for #ResponsibleTourism /#ICRT Global Awards 2026
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Exodus and Tui Care Foundation among Global Responsible Tourism Award winners
Awards also go to initiatives making ‘a real difference’ in Sri Lanka, Brazil, Namibia and Czech Republic
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November 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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#GBTA: ‘Incremental’ progress on #sustainability: #sustainable #businesstravel is becoming more embedded in how companies manage their programmes www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Management/g...
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GBTA: ‘Incremental’ progress on sustainability
Corporates have achieved “incremental” progress in making their business travel programmes more sustainable this year despite “challenging” headwinds
www.businesstravelnewseurope.com
November 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Accelerating Fish🐟 Sauce Fermentation: Integrating Microbial, Biochemical and Physical Transformations for Optimised Processing⚗️
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#backslopping #autolysis #proteolyticactivity #SDG2 #SDG12 #fishsauce #ftbjournal
The chemical, microbial and sensory transformations involved in fish sauce fermentation and approaches to accelerating the process are summarised. Fish mixed with salt undergoes autolysis and hydrolysis, breaking down proteins and muscle tissue to form liquid fish sauce. Changes in microbial communities and the activity of enzymes, salts and microorganisms influence protein degradation, texture, colour and flavour development. Fermentation may be accelerated through backslopping and starter cultures, particularly Bacillus, Tetragenococcus and Virgibacillus strains, to enhance proteolytic activity and improve flavour profiles.
October 29, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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🌍 #WorldSustainabilityDay!

🌿 What natural systems do we rely on?
🌱 Soil health
💧 Clean water
🍽️ Where our food comes from
⚖️ Fair access to resources
💡 Growth through innovation, not extraction

Now how do these apply to #travel? ✈️
www.earth-changers.com/purpose/sust...

#sustainabletravel #SDG12
Campi ya Kanzi, Kenya Group of people with a local maasai guide standing at the edge of scrubby grassland, watching four giraffes run past a lone flat‑topped tree across a sunlit savanna.
October 28, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Acetylated Opuntia atropes🌵 Mucilage: Physicochemical Characterisation and Application in Low-Fat Yogurt🥛
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#cactusmucilage #hydrocolloids #SDG3 #SDG12 #dairy #foodstabilization #Opuntiaatropes #ftbjournal
The graphical abstract illustrates the extraction and acetylation of mucilage from Opuntia cladodes and its application in low-fat yogurt. The acetylated mucilage is incorporated at different concentrations, with or without gelatine, to evaluate its functional effects. The addition of acetylated mucilage reduces syneresis and improves water retention, while its combination with gelatine increases viscosity.
October 30, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Relais & Châteaux has launched #MyImpact global platform helping its 580 independent #hotels & restaurants measure #carbon #emissions, identify priorities & develop locally tailored #sustainability commitments into measurable actions
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#SDG12 #SDG13 #SDG17
Relais & Châteaux MyImpact sustainability platform
Relais & Châteaux MyImpact helps 580 properties measure carbon emissions and advance sustainability across 65 countries.
www.traveldailynews.com
October 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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🌍 It's #WorldSustainabilityDay! - Building systems that support people & #planet, for communities, ecosystems, economies thriving together, now and for future generations.

So where do we start? 👇

What actually IS #sustainabletourism?
www.earth-changers.com/purpose/sust...

#sustainability #SDG12
Campi ya Kanzi, Kenya Group of people with a local maasai guide standing at the edge of scrubby grassland, watching four giraffes run past a lone flat‑topped tree across a sunlit savanna.
October 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Plant Protein-Based Scaffolds for Cultivated🧫 Meat🍗 Production: A Review
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#cultivatedmeat #MuscleCells #PlantProtein #scaffolding #SDG12 #SDG13 #sustainability #ftbjournal
The graphical abstract illustrates the development of cultured meat using plant-derived proteins and animal cells. Proteins from corn, peas, peanuts, soybeans and wheat are processed into isolates or meal and combined with supporting polymers to produce scaffolds using techniques such as electrospinning, texturising, crusting, microcarriers, freeze-drying and 3D printing. Scaffolds are evaluated for structural, mechanical and stability properties before being seeded with animal cells obtained from biopsies or immortalised cell lines. Cell adhesion, proliferation, differentiation and co-cultivation support the development of a cultured meat product.
October 28, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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#EU delegation from #European Parliament’s Committee on #Transport & #Tourism #TRAN visits #Albania & #Montenegro to assess regional connectivity, as the #EuropeanUnion prepares to unveil its first #sustainabletourism strategy traveltomorrow.com/eu-delegatio... via @TravelTomorrowX #SDG12
EU delegation visits Albania and Montenegro to assess transport links and sustainable tourism
As the European Union (EU) prepares to unveil its first sustainable tourism strategy, a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is […]
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October 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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#Travel #sustainability is moving from awareness towards action & #experience: #travellers see more #sustainable choices not only as a responsibility, but as a way to enrich a trip - so says #Trip.com in their #SustainableTravel Consumer Report 2026
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Three in Four Travellers Say Sustainability Matters as Trip.com Launches My Travel Impact to Help Turn Intent into Action
Trip.com Group's survey of 8,777 travellers across 29 markets finds 75% value sustainability, prompting the launch of My Travel Impact, an in-app dashboard consolidating sustainable hotel, flight and ...
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October 27, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Olive Leaf🌱, Thyme🌿 and Green Walnut Husk Extracts as Functional Ingredients in Dairy🥛 Products: A Review
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#oliveleaf #thyme #GreenWalnutHusk #SDG2 #SDG12 #polyphenols #dairy #functionalfood #FTBjournal
Graphical abstract illustrating the extraction and analysis of bioactive compounds from plant materials, followed by their potential applications in food products. The compounds exhibit enhanced antimicrobial and antioxidant activities and stronger protein–lipid interactions. Their incorporation into foods such as yoghurt, cheese and milk-based beverages may improve oxidative stability and functional value while supporting clean-label formulations.
October 26, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development
10/ #Climate: How #holiday planners are helping to mitigate climate volatility www.openaccessgovernment.org/how-holiday-... #ClimateAction #SDG13 #SDG12 #Water #Energy #Plastics #Carbon #LeaveNoTrace #Regen #PositiveImpactTravel
How holiday planners are helping to mitigate climate volatility
Amid recent soaring temperatures, read here how holiday planners are minimising their carbon footprint while still enjoying their travels
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October 24, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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6/ #Cuture: #Greek #spa town #Loutraki hosted the annual general assembly of the #European #Historic #Thermal Towns Association #EHTTA this week, with #heritage preservation, #water-resource management, & #sustainabletourism on the agenda
www.tovima.com/travel/europ... #Greece #SDG12 #thermaltowns
European Spa Towns Meet in Loutraki for General Assembly - tovima.com
Thermal heritage, protecting water resources, and developing sustainable tourism topped the agenda
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October 24, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development
3/ #Commerce/#Climate/#Conservation : #WTTC members have committed $2b new investment to #Malta: how can #destinations turn such investment into long-lasting prosperity? tourismag.com/articles/101... #SDG6 #SDG8 #SDG9 ##SDG12 #SDG14 #SDG15
Malta’s $2 Billion Tourism Pledge: What Europe Should Build Next | Tourismag | Tourism Magazine
WTTC members pledge $2 billion for Malta tourism as Europe faces critical choices on investment, cli | Tourismag | Tourism Magazine
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October 24, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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#Greek #spa town #Loutraki hosted the annual general assembly of the #European #Historic #Thermal Towns Association #EHTTA this week, with #heritage preservation, #water-resource management, & #sustainabletourism on the agenda
www.tovima.com/travel/europ... #Greece #SDG12 #thermaltowns #spatowns
European Spa Towns Meet in Loutraki for General Assembly - tovima.com
Thermal heritage, protecting water resources, and developing sustainable tourism topped the agenda
www.tovima.com
October 22, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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#MondayMotivation: “#Nature is #painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.” ~ #JohnRuskin - Victorian #writer, lecturer, #art historian & critic, draughtsman & #philanthropist.

How's the season & weather with you?

📸 #Croatia #design www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#SDG12
Hotel Lyra, Plitvice Lakes, Croatia Balcony with two lounge chairs overlooking a sunlit birch forest and grassy clearing, overlaid with the quote: "Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty." — John Ruskin, with hashtags #EarthChangers #BeTheChange.
October 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Assessment of the Potential Impact of Aqueous and Ethanolic Malt🍺 Extracts on HepG2 Liver Cells🧪
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#craftbeer #malt #AlanineAminotransferase #SDG3 #SDG9 #SDG12 #ftbjournal
The graphical abstract compares the antioxidant properties and cytotoxicity of individual malt extracts (Carafa III, Caramunich III, Carapils and Pilsner) with Imperial Stout craft beer. Malt extracts show increased colour intensity and total phenolic content (TPC), while aqueous extracts tend to have greater antioxidant capacity than ethanolic extracts. Compared with individual malts, the beer has lower TPC and antioxidant capacity but shows no cytotoxicity at concentrations up to 500 µg/mL under most tested conditions. It also results in lower ALT enzyme levels than individual malts.
October 20, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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How do we classify fruit left on the tree or in the field because of harvest practices or grading?

FAO guidelines for fruits and vegetables help countries measure harvest and post-harvest losses, giving reliable data to track #SDG12 target 12.3.

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October 19, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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#WTTC members have committed $2 billion in new investment to #Malta: how can #destinations turn such investment into #sustainable prosperity?
tourismag.com/articles/101... #SDG6 #water #SDG8 #SDG9 #infrastructure #SDG12 #waste #SDG14 #SDG15 #commerce #climate #conservation
Malta’s $2 Billion Tourism Pledge: What Europe Should Build Next | Tourismag | Tourism Magazine
WTTC members pledge $2 billion for Malta tourism as Europe faces critical choices on investment, cli | Tourismag | Tourism Magazine
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October 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Upcycling Fruit🍊🍍🍋 and Vegetable🥕 Pomace Powders for Technological, Nutritional and Sensory Enhancement of Cookies🍪
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#pomace #polyphenols #sustainability #SDG12 #dietaryfiber
The graphical abstract illustrates the preparation of three fruit and vegetable pomaces from different blends of fruit and vegetables and their use in cookies. Blend 1 consists mainly of orange, carrot and pineapple; Blend 2 contains carrot, beetroot and apple; and Blend 3 comprises apple and pear. The resulting pomaces (P1, P2 and P3) are incorporated into cookie formulations with varying levels of pomace addition (25 or 50 %) and sugar and oil reduction (30 or 60 %), enabling the development of cookies with modified formulations.
October 19, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development
5/ #Commerce/#Community/#Conservation: Anything new? Or interesting as, no? At least recognises not all #green consumers the same!> Study Exposes #Green #Intent-Action Gap in #SustainableTourism www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?ne... #SDG12
Portsmouth Study Exposes Green Intent-Action Gap in Sustainable Tourism Practices
Tourists who care deeply about sustainability are not necessarily willing to pay extra to reduce the environmental impact of their holidays, according to new research from the University of…
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October 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM