This video [02:42] shows the unique center for ecological tourism in Kibbutz Lotan, in the Arava Desert.
Today, the tourist industry leaves a large and heavy carbon footprint on the environment. Hotels, for instance, run electricity and water 24/7, dispose of immeasurable amounts of food-waste, and rely on a myriad of non-recyclable plastic materials. So, how can travelers take vacations without leaving a heavy carbon footprint on the environments which they came to experience and enjoy?
The Ecological tourism in Israel’s Arava Dessert offers a solution! Many communities in the Arava offer eco-tourism, allowing travelers to experience the beauty of Israel, while also learning about and experiencing an eco-friendly lifestyle. Visitors learn, hands-on, about green-building practices, recycling, preserving local flora and fauna, renewable energy sources, organic farming principles, and more.