Right next door to Venice, a city that is barely breathing under the weight of tourists and the pollution of its lagoons, another phenomenon is taking shape: Treviso. This historic city, whose airport most travelers pass through just to get to Venice, is now proving that it is possible to combine past glory with environmeal sustainability. Treviso became the first Italian city in its category to receive the European Green Leaf Award. (BBC)
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Treviso, with a population of less than a hundred thousand, decided to be a model of progress; Not just a beautiful view. This “green revolution” includes bold infrastructure projects; From the conversion of an abandoned landfill io a huge solar park to the renovation of the sewage network, which has increased the connection of citizens to the treatme system to 64% and preves pollution from eering the river.
Over the past seven years, Treviso has built miles of new bike paths to reduce car use and played a vital role in cleaning up the region’s air by plaing 6,000 new trees.
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In addition, ancie water mills, used for ceuries to grind grain io flour, have now been restored and power the ceral fish market. This commitme to clean energy is complemeed by a €25 million project to convert all public lighting to LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 70%.
Sustainability, flavor seasoning and heritage
This green approach has also spread to the surrounding areas. In the UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills, producers have turned to sustainable farming practices such as green manure and solar energy to face the challenges of climate change.
Finally, Treviso has an importa lesson; This city is not only the birthplace of the famous tiramisu dessert; Rather, it shows that rich cultural heritage and traditional pleasures (such as good food) can and should be tied to an environmeally friendly future.
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