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Sustainable travel represents a worldwide and growing demand to reduce the impacts of tourism on the environment and the local communities. It is also referred to as sustainable tourism, ecotourism, and geotourism. Whether you are a traveler or a member of the travel industry or a citizen living in a community that relies on tourism, you will find a voice here on EarthSayers that educates and inspires you.

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Making a Difference: by Rick Ridgeway

Rick Ridgeway, Patagonia's Vice President of Environmental Programs and Communications, was a keynote speaker at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Portland, Oregon. The event, held September 8-10, was sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES).

Ridgeway was interviewed by Barry Hiedt of Sustainable Action Media (SAM) for Earthsayers.tv. In the interview, he urged individuals to identify one specific area each day where they can effect positive change.

EarthSayer Rick Ridgeway

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