Writing an article for Matador Travel about Stockholm last week, I came across a helpful site called Green Map. A US based non-profit, Green Map is a global collaborative committed to sustainable development through map making. To put it simply, the organization works with people around the world to make maps that chart communities’ environmental, cultural and green resources. The end goal is to create sustainable networks that offer healthier and greener choices for both locals and tourists.
Many of the maps are can be downloaded, which is especially useful if you travel with a PDA which would allow you to travel with an electronic version. Need to find an organic cafe in Copenhagen, where to compost in Manhattan, or nature trails to hike in Singapore? Green Map has the answer, making it — in my opinion — one of the most helpful tools for green travel.
Check out the site and take some time to browse around.