{"id":84840,"date":"2023-10-11T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=84840"},"modified":"2023-10-11T12:14:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T10:14:23","slug":"eco-responsible-holidays-in-the-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/eco-responsible-holidays-in-the-alps\/","title":{"rendered":"7 tips for eco-responsible holidays in the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Increased traffic, water and energy consumption, waste production\u2026 Like any tourist site that welcomes crowds of holidaymakers, the mountains are subject to numerous environmental impacts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we can all do our bit to limit these harmful effects. Get around by foot or by bike, control your water and energy consumption, buy locally, choose an eco-certified destination\u2026 By incorporating these few simple things into your holiday, everyone can help to protect our beautiful mountains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are seven things you can do today to reduce the environmental impact of your winter holidays and make your mountain holidays eco-responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before your holiday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Choose an eco-certified destination <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Combloux : a small resort that takes its eco-responsibility seriously \u00a9 Office de Tourisme de Combloux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Organising an eco-responsible mountain holiday means first and foremost choosing a green, sustainable destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be sure of travelling to an eco-responsible destination, holidaymakers can opt for resorts with the Station verte <\/a><\/strong>or Flocon Vert<\/a><\/strong> label. These awards, which highlight resorts committed to a policy of sustainable development, give visitors a clear vision of responsible mountain tourist destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They include the charming resorts of Samo\u00ebns<\/a><\/strong> and Ch\u00e2tel<\/a><\/strong>, which have been awarded the Station Verte label, as well as Combloux<\/a><\/strong>, Morzine<\/a><\/strong> and Le Grand Bornand<\/a><\/strong>, with the Flocon Vert label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about these eco-responsible resorts, consult our guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Choose items that are made locally or recycled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Buy used clothing to cut pollution caused by the textile industry \u00a9 Groupe Casino <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries on the planet. One of the best ways of ensuring that our clothing choices don\u2019t harm the environment is to choose the right place to buy our clothes. By opting for locally-made, upcycled or second-hand brands, you can considerably reduce your carbon footprint, and help support the local economy at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few eco-responsible alternatives for limiting your carbon footprint during mountain shopping sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n