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Madagascar, treasure island

This is a story of a trip that started as a tourist and ended up in being an andventure in one of the most adventurous forests in the world. Quoting a superfamous 3D movie, I believe it's true: Pandora is here and I decided to volunteer to stop tree cutting and wildlife hunting. But first of all I decided to stop and listen to the people who live close to forest.

Now it's a story I discover every day. Not just a trip in a place, but a tour into the power of interconnection, both culturally and environmentally.

Let's start with the birth of a project...

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Maromizaha Andasibe
Madagascar
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10 SILENT NIGHT, HOLY SMOKELESS NIGHT!

Cold frosty windows, lit up by flickering candles really capture the heart of the Christmas experience. However, you might want to consider your choice of festive candle very carefully before you settle down to roast those chestnuts. Paraffin candles are from petroleum residues which pollute both the environment and the lungs - yuk, cough, splutter! Impress your friends this year with your green credentials by getting creative and choosing a soy, beeswax or vegetable based candle. These types of yuletide lights are far better for the planet because they are biodegradable AND smoke free. And do remember, just because it's Christmas, try not to burn the candle at both ends!

 

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9 JUMP INTO THE CARPOOL!

We all know that our childhood friend Santa is super green because as he uses reindeer to power his sleigh around the world, with no emissions other than Rudolph´s occasional droppings. Although we don´t expect you to hook up with a magic flying vehicle and nine woodland creatures, you can make a difference by embracing the carpool concept! Driving alone is very inefficient, especially when others are going your way. Back in the car lovin´ USA, the  verage American emits a massive 3.7 tons(3700 kilograms!) of CO2 each year on the commute to work. By sharing the

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