The Cayman Islands launch the BikeShare system to reduce dependence on fossil fuels

As part of Energy Cayman, a twelve-month campaign to integrate energy efficiency into the Caymanian community, the Cayman Islands Department of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure has introduced an automated BikeShare system called Cycle Cayman and with offices in Camana Bay, the Regatta Business Park and the George Town Craft Market. According to…

Astypalea in Greece becomes a true laboratory of the energy transition

In Astypalea, the butterfly-shaped island in the Aegean sea, the electric revolution has begun. Two thirds of the vehicles are in fact being replaced by electric cars, bicycles and scooters, progressively powered by renewable sources. Traditional vehicle rental activities will also be transformed into shared mobility services, which will replace and make more efficient the ...

Maldives: goal to become plastic-free by 2023

The Maldives are the favorite tourist destination for those who want to spend time immersed in a natural paradise of crystalline waters and very thin white sand. However, with great beauty comes great responsibility. In fact, the large influx of tourists to the 26 atolls is not only the country's main source of income, but is also the largest source of waste. In fact, every tourist who passes through the islands leaves behind ...

Astypalea in Greece becomes a true laboratory of the energy transition

In Astypalea, the butterfly-shaped island in the Aegean sea, the electric revolution has begun. Two thirds of the vehicles are in fact being replaced by electric cars, bicycles and scooters, progressively powered by renewable sources. Traditional vehicle rental activities will also be transformed into shared mobility services, which will replace and make more efficient the ...

In Capraia a community project to dispose of asbestos

The disposal of asbestos, especially for smaller and more isolated areas, requires significant costs and logistical problems related to the distance from the mainland which very often do not facilitate the disposal of this material. The island of Capraia demonstrates that it is possible to team up between individuals. The Capraia Smart Island Conference joined an initiative wanted by the Association ...

Ærø, a community that has been encouraging the use of renewable energy for more than 30 years

Ærø is a small island located in the southern part of Denmark. For the past 30 years the island has been actively working to promote the use of renewable energy sources. Today, more than 55% of the island's total energy consumption is based on renewable energy (solar, wind and biomass) and the goal is 100% renewable energy production by ...

Capraia, a friend of the environment

For 10 years, the Municipality of Capraia Isola has entered into an agreement with the Tuscan Archipelago National Park and Outdoor Schools on the Net for the implementation of educational campuses, also included in the school-work alternation, which combine the learning aspects of the themes conservation of biodiversity with practical and manual experiences related to protection actions and ...