He said the maintenance of the world's eco-systems was directly linked to the economic well-being of nations.
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"The world's getting more obsessed with eco, " said Gutsche, in this case the idea of saving paper and conserving trees.
He was acquiring an offshore island across the Yangtze River from Shanghai meant to become the most fully energy self-sustaining eco-city in the world.
While all of these places are of the luxury calibre, the emphasis is on eco-tourism and preservation of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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London has a much larger eco-system than other parts of the world.
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Yet the country is still a popular stopover for cruises, and, being that it is home to the world's second longest barrier reef, impressive eco-tourism attractions and relaxing white-sand beaches, tourism is still one of its top sources of revenue.
The study points out that many big fisheries around the world are attempting to get their products certified with an "eco-label" from the Marine Stewardship Council which guarantees to consumers that stocks are not being over-fished.
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Horse meat aside, some food experts suggest that as the world is heading towards a meat crisis, insects should be considered an eco-friendly, nutritious and plentiful alternative.
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