Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🍕 Over 91% of Italians changed their eating habits due to inflation and price increases between late 2023 and early 2024, with 49% adopting more sustainable practices to save money and reduce waste. A study by Too Good To Go and YouGov highlighted this shift toward sustainability. Additionally, 63% of university students avoid food waste, 83% rely on discounts to save, and 47% need at least €100 more per month for healthy food. Too Good To Go's Surprise Bag and Pantry Box help students save food and money, contributing to more sustainable futures. The app's "Delivery" section offers affordable pantry boxes with tuna, a staple for students, for economical, anti-waste gourmet meals. Too Good To Go has saved over 300 million meals since 2016 and operates the world's largest surplus food marketplace with 90 million users and 155,000 partners.

☕ Microtorrefazioni italiane affrontano la sfida dell'aumento dei prezzi del caffè e la competizione con grandi torrefazioni capaci di acquistare in maggiori quantità. SCA Italy promuove la qualità e supporta una filiera sostenibile ed equa, mentre l'innovazione tecnologica affianca la tradizione artigianale. Eventi come il Roasters Village offrono opportunità per reti di supporto e visibilità. Le strategie di marketing e la sostenibilità sono fondamentali, così come l'investimento in formazione continua per restare aggiornati e innovativi.

🏠 Opening on May 24, 2025, Das Gerstl Family Retreat, a luxury family hotel located at Lake Resia, becomes the 27th member of Familienhotels Südtirol. The hotel will feature 65 family suites and studios, most with lake views and furnished with natural, locally sourced sustainable materials. Das Gerstl upholds a 'short supply chain' philosophy, the 'Garanzia Gerstl r30,' focusing on products within 30 km. The Gerstl family is committed to sustainability, nature proximity, and high-quality family experiences, extending from culinary delights to wellness offerings at the Venosta Spa.

🏖 Sardegna faces overtourism; La Pelosa beach receives up to 12,000 access requests, with only 750 tickets available. Beaches and historic centers are most affected. Stintino Mayor Rita Villabella highlights localized issues, while Arzachena Mayor Roberto Ragnedda calls for a paradigm shift towards quality over quantity.

🚢 Ambassador Cruise Line canceled a stop in Amsterdam due to Extinction Rebellion protests. The ship docked at Ijmuiden, North Sea Canal, adding an extra hour for tourists to reach Amsterdam. The company arranged transfers for passengers into the city.

🧵 A sustainable DIY carpet cleaning method uses natural ingredients: white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon essential oil. Vacuum before application, then mix half a glass of vinegar with two tablespoons of baking soda and 10 drops of lemon oil. Dilute with warm water, spray lightly, let sit, then vacuum. This eco-friendly solution avoids harmful chemical residues, contributing to a healthier home environment.

💐 Pothos and Boston Fern are highlighted as plants that absorb humidity and improve air quality, fitting well in bathroom environments due to their low maintenance and aesthetic appeal. Sansevieria (Snake Plant) is acknowledged for its air-purifying properties and ease of care, suitable for those without a green thumb. Orchids are appreciated for their beauty and functionality in absorbing moisture through their aerial roots, ideal for the humid bathroom setting. Proper care includes the right amount of light, moderate watering, and good ventilation to maximize plant benefits and prevent mold.

🌏 Giuseppe Pagliara, an environmentalist and the CEO of Nicolaus, highlights Puglia's struggle to realize its full potential in tourism due to the absence of major hospitality and dining brands. In an interview with Corriere della Sera, he suggests revising regulations for new developments to enhance the region's quality of offerings and infrastructure so Puglia can compete in the Mediterranean market and attract high-end international visitors.

🌱 Don't discard vegetable cooking water; it's a nutrient-rich natural broth for cooking rice, pasta, soups, stews, baking bread, pizza, and focaccia. Use it as a chemical-free fertilizer for plants, containing potassium, iron, and calcium—ensure it's salt-free and at room temperature. This practice enhances diet quality, plant health, and promotes environmental sustainability.

🏖️ The Centro Studi Turistici di Firenze predicts for August nearly 86 million overnight stays in official accommodations in Italy, 20% of the year's total, with Italian demand matching the previous year and foreign visits growing. Italian market expected at 49.5 million overnight stays (58%), foreign markets around 36.3 million. Northeast regions will see 41.5% of stays, South and Islands 20.8 million (24.3%), Center Italy 18 million (20.9%), and Northwest 11.4 million (13.3%). Assoturismo's president, Vittorio Messina, notes internal tourism fatigue, family purchasing power loss, and climate events affecting short vacations.