Enjoy Green Holidays in Devon
If you are looking for a choice of green holiday options, Devon leads the field in supporting organisations which promote sustainable tourism and environmentally friendly green holidays. These green credentials cover local food and drink organisations, environmental award schemes, charities promoting organic food and many more.
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Green Holiday Accommodation in Devon
Green Attractions and Activities in Devon
Green Food and Drink Businesses in Devon
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The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) is the largest and most successful environmental accreditation body of tourism-related businesses in Europe. In the UK over 1800 members - accommodation providers, visitor attractions, tour operators and conference facilities - guarantee high quality service. Enjoy their service: you will also be making a valuable contribution towards improving the environment. For more information or help to plan your green holidays, please visit www.green-business.co.uk
Supporting Green Holidays in Devon
As well as the Green Tourism Business Scheme, there are other accreditations and organisations that promote sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism:
David Bellamy Conservation Awards
These awards are made each year to parks to parks whose policies show active concern for the environment. Assisted by local nature groups and holidaymakers themselves, David Bellamy looks at virtually every aspect of park management - from the protection of plant and animal habitats to the efficient use of energy and recycling. Helping visitors to understand conservation is also considered an important qualifying feature. For more information, please visit www.davidbellamyconservation.org.uk.
The Soil Association
The Soil Association is the UK's leading environmental charity for promoting sustainable organic farming and championing human health. Most certificates for organic food and farming in the UK are awarded by it. Tourism businesses certified as organic aren't just food and drink producers; organic certification also applies to restaurants, bars, green holiday accommodation and spas, as well as shops.
