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Surtrek goes Carbon Neutral:

The effects of climate change can already be seen now. Temperatures are increasing, glaciers are receding as whole chunks of the Antarctic ice shelf are breaking off, warmer seasons are becoming longer, and storms are becoming more severe and causing more and more damage.

Travel is one of the polluters and generators of carbon dioxide and airplane travel in particular is a principle contributor of greenhouse gases. Therefore Surtrek Tour Operator wishes to offset the pollution produced during these travels by supporting extensive reforestation.

By neutralizing the carbon emissions caused by your travel allows you to become part of the solution to climate change by supporting the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions equal to your carbon emissions. Your trip will be carbon neutral through Surtrek’s purchase of native trees for reforestation. This activity, over time, will help remove carbon dioxide from the air, and thus contribute to the cleaning of our atmosphere.

Surtrek supports reforestation projects in Ecuador organized by Vitalideas that "sequesters" or removes, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Reforestation projects capture CO2 and store it in the trees’ mass and in the soil and thus play a vital role in absorbing emissions.

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Tropical forests are one of the planet’s most threatened ecosystems. In Partnership with Surtrek, Vitalideas is restoring abandoned pastures to native forest that will offset carbon dioxide. The newly restored areas will also form habitats for wildlife, while providing jobs and eco-tourism opportunities for the local population and help restore watersheds.

Together, Vitalideas and Surtrek Tour Operator wish to support Ecuador on its way to become the world’s leading eco-tourism destination.