What is sustainable tourism?

A responsible destination

The Pays d'Orthe et Arrigans and its Tourist Office are committed to a sustainable tourism approach in partnership with the Pays Adour Landes Océanes. To date, 13 partners have joined us in this process, with a concern for the sustainable preservation of natural spaces and local living environments. They all meet a charter of eco-responsible commitment.

Commitments

Buy local and eco-friendly

♦ By promoting eco-friendly and/or local providers and suppliers

♦ By preferring eco-labelled or alternative products, less harmful to the environment

♦ By building lasting and balanced relationships with its partners

Reduce waste generation

♦ By installing or indicating an easily accessible waste sorting

♦ By preferring products that limit the production of waste and/or are easily recyclable

Preserving the water resource

♦ By not spilling any harmful product and limiting the use of hazardous products

♦ By reducing water consumption and installing suitable water savers

Reduce energy consumption

♦ By purchasing or replacing electrical equipment with class A or low consumption appliances

♦ By opting for a rational use of electrical appliances

♦ By promoting the use of renewable energies

Promote biodiversity

♦ By limiting the maintenance of green spaces and avoiding pesticides

♦ Using local plant species 

Limiting digital pollution

♦ By optimizing the management of emails 

♦ By optimizing the management of digital data 

Raise awareness of this approach

♦ By informing clients, staff and partners of the process

♦ By enhancing the network of charted actors

♦ By transmitting knowledge and/or providing documentation

♦ By promoting meetings

♦ By facilitating access to the stay and offer for all