ECOdept Journeys

04/06/2019

So happy to be sponsoring Bare Overland!

Upper Lake

06/04/2019

Essential Dry Bags are back in stock for the new season! All sizes and all colors are now available at Amazon :-)

The ECOdept Dry Bag is designed for everyone who LOVES the outdoors ... 🌟 YOUR GEAR WILL STAY BONE DRY. This is a high quality waterproof backpack that protects your essentials from dirt, dust, mud and water ... wet weather, waves or rapids. You'll be equipped for any terrain and weather....

01/11/2018

"The great green city of the future is ecologically and economically resilient; it’s made up of healthy, livable neighborhoods where the benefits of nature are available to all people."

https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/envisioning-a-great-green-city/

Transforming the way cities interact with nature will mean cities can be resilient, healthy and equitable.

28/06/2018

Have you heard of "plogging"?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG_ZKgE1N6Y

Plogging is exercise and caring for the environment all in one. Combining jogging with picking up litter is an activity that’s been picking up pace in Sweden.

10/05/2018

Costa Rica tops the 2018 list of eco destinations! With lush rainforests, nаtіоnаl раrkѕ, and nаturе rеѕеrvеѕ, it’s a pillar оf sustainable dеvеlорmеnt wіthіn thе іntеrnаtіоnаl соmmunіtу. Thе country іѕ оn thе fоrеfrоnt оf есо-frіеndlіnеѕѕ with іtѕ nаtіоnаl rаtіng ѕуѕtеm thаt grаdеѕ lodgings оn thеіr еnvіrоnmеntаl conscientiousness.

10/05/2018

Earth Day was on the 22nd April and there was a huge amount of activity to raise awareness of our global plastics problem. Please visit their site to learn more and sign the "End Plastic Pollution Petition" ...
https://www.earthday.org/campaigns/plastics-campaign/

Earth Day 2018 will focus on fundamentally changing human attitude and behavior about plastics and catalyzing a significant reduction in plastic pollution.

10/05/2018

Go to Amazon and try our brand new Packable Travel Backpack ...
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me%3DAUZ5JCQ75JO5V&field-keywords=travel+backpack

Online shopping from a great selection at ECOdept Store.

30/04/2018

These babies are back in stock! Hurray!
New and improved design - 2 shoulder straps for backpack style use, side grab handle and an exterior pocket.
Pick up yours from our Facebook store or from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/ECOdept-Waterproof-Backpack-Essential-Accessories/dp/B00W0F65SY

Is your gear and equipment safe from the elements when you're outdoors? Our Dry Bag keeps out dirt, dust and water. No damp clothes. No wet equipment! They're designed for anyone who enjoys the outdoors - keeping your kit dry when trekking in the rain, on a kayak or SUP, on a boat for diving and ...

01/03/2016

ECOdept is a Conservation Partner of the Nature Conservancy ... and this is our favorite nature pic so far this year.

28/01/2016

The Nature Conservancy's 2015 Photo Winner ... what a stunner!!!

11/09/2015

It's the season of great colors again ...

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/top-fall-foliage-destinations.xml?src=e.gp

Viewing fall foliage is a perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon and Conservancy preserves offer prime viewing locations. So pack a lunch, break out your fall jacket and plan a weekend escape. Here are some of our top picks.

30/07/2015

Patrick has just started his journey from Alaska - travel towels provided by ECOdept - see his progress at http://www.patrickfisherproject.com/

21/07/2015

The Nature Conservancy is working throughout North America and beyond to ensure healthy oceans and coasts for the benefit of people and nature. Here are just a few of the beaches and coastlines the Conservancy is protecting. Visit one during your next vacation!
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/habitats/oceanscoasts/explore/beach-preserves-slideshow.xml?src=e.gp

See photos of just a few of the beaches and coastlines the Conservancy is protecting that you can visit during your next vacation.

20/07/2015

ECOdept Journeys is a proud sponsor of The Patrick Fisher Project:
http://www.patrickfisherproject.com/miles-to-go/ecodept-microfiber-journey-towels

The fine folks at ECOdept sent me three of their micro fiber journey towels, one in each color, to test and review.

04/05/2015

Our microfiber travel towels have been reviewed by Top Travel Tips ...

Why We Love Travel Towels

Everyone that loves the outdoors and loves to travel should own a microfiber towel. They are the ideal travel accessory as they are lightweight, packable, ultra absorbent, quick drying, soft, hygienic, and durable.

We just got a new travel towel from ECOdept. We are very pleased with our new microfiber travel towel and we are confident that you will too....

http://www.top-travel-tips.com/travel-towels.html

04/05/2015

ECOdept has been supporting The Nature Conservancy for a year now, and is proud to be recognized as a 'Conservation Partner'.

27/04/2015

The ECOdept Microfiber Journey Towel is recommended in Pink Pangea ... http://www.pinkpangea.com/2015/04/backpacking-in-southeast-asia-your-packing-checklist/

My first step in preparing for three months in Southeast Asia was packing like a backpacker. This meant ditching my heavy roller suitcase for a lightweight

22/04/2015

Today is the 45th Earth Day - Join the largest climate petition to save the world. Learn more and make a difference at http://www.earthday.org/

You can make a difference! Help Earth Day Network – that works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries - broaden and mobilize the environmental movement.

22/03/2015

Today is World Water Day.
ECOdept is proud to support The Nature Conservancy that works to protect this precious and limited resource - like the beautiful Independence Lake in California and Nevada.
Called the "jewel of the Sierra," Independence Lake not only provides a critical source of freshwater, but is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiast.

16/03/2015

Fantastic development for 'treading lightly' ...

http://www.offgridquest.com/extra/a-fully-transparent-solar-cell-that-coul

Researchers at Michigan State University have created a fully transparent solar concentrator, which could turn any window or sheet of glass (like your smartphone’s screen) into a photovoltaic solar cell.Unlike other “transparent” solar cells that we’ve reported on in the past, this one really is tra…

08/03/2015

And that's it folks! Our 16 week exploration of responsible travel themes has come to and end. In case you missed it, we'll repost a few of the most popular items over the coming weeks.

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Please share this community with your friends to help create a vibrant discussion about all aspects of responsible travel.

08/03/2015

Learn the rules of true ecotourism and keep these in mind when you travel. Following them will allow you to easier find responsible hotels, tours and fellow travelers.

07/03/2015

The best way to inspire change within the travel community is to simply be that change. Sounds easy enough, right? By being the change you want to see in the world, you’ll inspire others follow your examples. Here are five ways you can travel more responsibly and start to inspire that change.

1. Forget the fancy guidebooks, luxury hotels and wasteful tour operators.
2. Take advantage of the Internet to do free research on the destination you’re visiting, including where you should go, how you should get there and where you should avoid.
3. Stay B&Bs, farmstays, homestays and other local accommodations.
4. Shop local, including restaurants, boutiques and tour operators.
5. Walk or use public transportation whenever possible.

06/03/2015

What better way to show your love for responsible travel than taking part in Planeta.com’s seventh annual Responsible Travel Week, happening Feb. 9-15. Learn more about the celebration in this video, including how you can participate in local events and share your love of travel with other likeminded folks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hCeYZMDy_s

Fall in love with responsible travel February 9-15 as Planeta.com hosts our seventh annual Responsible Travel Week, a week-long celebration that kicks off 20...

05/03/2015

According to The Center for Responsible Travel, results of a 2013 Travel Guard survey concluded that travel agents believe “green travel is here to stay.” Learn more about green travel trends and how they impact you and felllow travelers in this press release:http://www.responsibletravel.org/news/Press_Release_Responsible_Travel_Trends_and_Statistics_Final.pdf

04/03/2015

Let’s be more than tourists and encourage others to do the same.

03/03/2015

Share real experiences.

03/03/2015

When it comes to responsible tourism, exactly whose job is it to educate travelers? The truth is, we all are.

By making responsible travel education a p***c conversation through blog posts, podcasts, videos, events and everyday encounters, we can teach each other through our personal stories. By sharing our experiences, we can inspire other travelers, thus encouraging industry leaders--like hotels and tour operators--to implement change.

As a community, we travelers have a strong voice, let’s use it to inspire more environmentally friendly hotel options, responsible tours and authentic learning experiences. After all, isn’t that what travel is all about?

02/03/2015

It's Week 16, the final week in our Responsible Travel series, and we continue exploring our final theme of "Enriching One’s Own Life Through Responsible Tourism".
This week: Creating new trends, encouraging change from travel industry leaders, as well as fellow travelers.

01/03/2015

Check out this infographic by World Travel Market to see what people in the UK think about responsible travel. Check out the entire report here:http://www.wtmlondon.com/files/wtm_industry_report_2014.pdf