Did you know? One return flight from the UK to Florida produces as much carbon dioxide as a year's driving by the average British motorist. Commercial jets add almost as much to global warming annually as the whole of Africa!
"All the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.” – Paul Fussell
The ETA provide award winning travel insurance. The ETA is a completely carbon neutral organisation, and a not-for-profit organisation, so all revenue goes into improving services and campaigning for a greener UK.
Being a member of the ETA also has additional benefits such as a weekly e-zine the Apple, keeping you up to date with green motoring news and events, plus discounts from a number of ethical or ‘green’ organisations. www.eta.co.uk
Marks and Spencer are one of the greenest retailers in the UK, with a proven commitment to protecting the environment, trading ethically, combating climate change and reducing waste. Their goal is to become the world’s most sustainable major retailer, making their operations carbon neutral.
Naturesave Insurance is the ethical alternative for all your insurance needs. They have a strong commitment to the advancement of environmental and ethical issues, and have been working to promote sustainable practices within the business community and the insurance industry since 1993. Naturesave Insurance provide comprehensive insurance cover for individuals, companies and charities at competitive prices. 10% of the premium generated from the sale of all home, travel and personal accident policies goes to benefit specific environmental and conservationist projects throughout the UK. www.naturesave.co.uk
The UK's 1st Travel Insurance Product that helps you tackle climate change. When you buy a policy, Climatesure will calculate the carbon dioxide you produce by flying overseas and pay for it to be offset by Climatecare, a leading carbon offset company. They do this by funding sustainable energy projects around the world, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by the same amount as your activities produce. So, you can protect yourself and the planet at the same time.
