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Category Archives: Sustainability
Moltrasio’s stone and its ‘Ecomuseo’
Moltrasio stone was the dominant building material used in and around Como from Roman days until the turn of the twentieth century. It is found at the heart of most buildings even if some may have then be adorned with a veneer of render or a dressing of Musso and Varenna marble. Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, History, Lake, Places of interest, Sustainability, Walks
Tagged Careno, country crafts, dry stone walls, ecomuseo, marble, Moltrasio, proloco, Quarries, stone, Sustainability, tourism
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Como Tourism Post Covid
Lake Como’s natural charms are secure but does Como tourism possess the necessary infrastructure, professionalism and will to meet the challenges of success, to safeguard and publicise the qualities of the ‘brand’ and to satisfy the evolving demand for ‘experiential’ tourism? Continue reading
Como’s Manifesto for Wellbeing
No doubt a short break in Como will do wonders for your wellbeing, but the major outcome of the recent World Happiness Summit held over three days in the Teatro Sociale might just result in a more long lasting effect – with global impact. The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU for short) staged its fifth year anniversary event outside of Miami for the first time. Running from Friday March 24th it filled the auditorium and galleries of the Teatro Sociale for three days. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, People, Politics, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged Alberto Nobis, Como, Conferences, Culture, DHL Express, Happiness, Lake Como, Planet Index, Richard Layard, Teatro Sociale, tourism, Wellbeing, WOHASU, World HAppiness
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Como’s Microplastic Pollution Challenge
In recent years there has been growing concern over the amount of plastic in seas and inland waters. There is now greater awareness of the presence and dangers of so-called micro-plastics. Whilst Lake Como has a good record for microbiological cleanliness, it must now tackle the issue of micro-plastics. Continue reading
Posted in Lake, Politics, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged Adda, bacteria, environment, Goletta, Goletta dei Laghi, health, Legambiente, micro-plastics, microbiology, microplastics, nature, pollution, Rezzonico
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Going Slow on Lake Como
What is Slow Tourism and what are some of its options on Lake Como – in support of AMADO’s initiative Primavera di Mobilita Dolce. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Food, History, Itineraries, Lake, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged camminacitta, iubilantes, Judith Wade, mobilita dolce, Ossuccio, sacro monte, slow tourism, Sustainability, tourism
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Como – How Green is Our City?
Following on from the Legambiente’s report Ecosistema Urbana 2017, how well did Como do? Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged Como, ecology, environment, mantova, milan, pedestrianisation, pollution, smog, Sustainability, waste management, ztl
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A-Bio-Como
As an immigrant from UK, I never cease to feel grateful for the quality and availability of fresh food here in Como. Maybe that abundance is mostly due to our proximity to the Milanese markets which in turn take advantage … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Food, Places of interest, Sustainability
Tagged bio, Como, Lake Como, markets, organicfood, slowfood
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Cycling and Sustainability – NOW and the Future
This weekend, from Friday to Sunday, the NOW Festival, (a series of workshops, presentations, concerts and other varied events on the theme of a sustainable future) takes place in Villa Erba, Cernobbio. Many if not most of the events will … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability, Transport, Uncategorized
Tagged Bike sharing, Como, Sustainability
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The Como Companion 