Borderline Sustainable

Ep 8 - Green Metrics & Getaways: Inside Eco-Tourism Reporting

Curious about the business side of your travel decisions? Are you a numbers person or planet passionate? Do you know how ESG can be put to reporting metrics? This episode is for you! Let me know what to expand on or what you learned from this one. Product recommendations for packing light: Tentree Mobius 45L Duffle https://www.tentree.ca/products/mobius-45l-duffle-meteorite-black Ecotex Packing Cube 5‑Piece Set II https://ca.heys.com/products/ecotex-packing-cube-5-piece-set?srsltid=AfmBOooi0yOdx3zokbHh6dqySsYpbXwvF0rcOJHnFkYsxRM4UO8miC4Z Zero Waste Toiletry Kit https://ethique.com https://thesustainabletomorrow.com/products/bamboo-electric-toothbrush?variant=45491945865497&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23283860873&gbraid=0AAAAAqCmDoLHF2DfxCIeu919htje3w7Gl&gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvl2rz5FGIQFv4lrgdalJIA25aMOPApl2tKXsDr-bVq3dwU04wbIp1hoC1HYQAvD_BwE

Episode 7- Dream Trips with a Conscience: ESG Travel Edition

Want hear my travel bucket list? Want to what those places struggle with as tourist destinations? Just press play! YouTube recommendation: https://youtube.com/@karaandnate?si=NwrnO2Zs_Vr1EV3X Company recommendation: https://www.patagonia.ca/home/

Episode 6- Carbon and travel, Offset edition

Today’s episode goes into what carbon offsets are, what goes into them, how they work, and the implications for aviation and travel. Research heavy warning* Links for sources and more information: https://www.earth-changers.com/purpose/top-10-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-in-travel-and-should-you-carbon-offset/ Smart Carbon Offsetting Tips for Responsible Travelers - Ecotourism World Carbon Offset Programs: The Complete Guide [2025] WEF_Principles_for_Transformative_Tourism_2025.pdf

Episode 5 - Sustainable Travel Planning; keeping yourself sane!

Today’s episode covers why itinerary travel planning should be sustainable and how; for local impact and personal experience sake. Optimize time, money, and emissions with maximized experience and memories. Recommendations for apps and companies: Destination BC https://www.destinationbc.ca Destinate Group https://www.destinate.ca Maple leaf adventures https://www.mapleleafadventures.com G Adventures https://www.gadventures.com Restaurant shoutout: lavecchiaroma.it Google Maps Biliki Rome2Rio HappyCow Organic Maps

Episode 4- Greenwashing 101 Travel Edition

Greenwashing 101: Travel Edition Theme: How to spot misleading claims in hotels, tours, and gear Product Segment: Certified eco products — look for Green Key, B Corp, etc. Story Segment: That ‘eco-lodge’ stories to lexivagar@hotmail.com Music: chilled sustainable by Coma Media Resources: Bookdifferent.com and Ecolodge.com