{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/6560b30c4b4a5100125abbaa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sustainable travel: Why we need to travel","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/1700836130616-0eb2236d5482b070f93eabc553943038.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, it's the big question: why do we “need” to travel?</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/JulietKinsman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Juliet Kinsman</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Jonweeks5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jon Weeks</a> discuss how travel can significantly support local communities, and even help destinations impacted by extreme weather get back on their feet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Juliet reveals all about her time spent in Mallorca investigating the behind-the-scenes sustainability of Iberostar resorts, the sponsor of this podcast series.</p><p><br></p><p>Global Director of Sustainability at Iberostar, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/mkmorikawa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Megan Morikawa</a> talks about the importance of protecting oceans and local environments, and their journey to zero waste, including the Winnow AI-powered tech in their kitchens which has reduced their food waste by 28%.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Find out what else we're exploring as part of<a href=\"https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/sustainable-travel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> our Sustainable Travel campaign here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}