Lexi Vagar

Borderline Sustainable

Society EN ↓ 8 episodes

Podcast for those with a passion for ESG and travel. I get into practical tips on everything ESG education, ecotourism, common travel faux pas, must-have gear, and itinerary help. Pack light and travel right with your heart.

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Lexi Vagar

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Ep 8 - Green Metrics & Getaways: Inside Eco-Tourism Reporting 06.05.2026 13:21

Curious about the business side of your travel decisions? Are you a numbers person or planet passionate? Do you know how ESG can be put to reporting metrics? This episode is for you! Let me know what to expand on or what you learned from this one. Product recommendations for packing light: Tentree Mobius 45L Duffle https://www.tentree.ca/products/mobius-45l-duffle-meteorite-black Ecotex Packing Cu...

Episode 7- Dream Trips with a Conscience: ESG Travel Edition 23.03.2026 14:06

Want hear my travel bucket list? Want to what those places struggle with as tourist destinations? Just press play! YouTube recommendation: https://youtube.com/@karaandnate?si=NwrnO2Zs_Vr1EV3X Company recommendation: https://www.patagonia.ca/home/

Episode 6- Carbon and travel, Offset edition 18.02.2026 15:21

Today’s episode goes into what carbon offsets are, what goes into them, how they work, and the implications for aviation and travel. Research heavy warning* Links for sources and more information: https://www.earth-changers.com/purpose/top-10-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-in-travel-and-should-you-carbon-offset/ Smart Carbon Offsetting Tips for Responsible Travelers - Ecotourism World...

Episode 5 - Sustainable Travel Planning; keeping yourself sane! 19.01.2026 29:46

Today’s episode covers why itinerary travel planning should be sustainable and how; for local impact and personal experience sake. Optimize time, money, and emissions with maximized experience and memories. Recommendations for apps and companies: Destination BC https://www.destinationbc.ca Destinate Group https://www.destinate.ca Maple leaf adventures https://www.mapleleafadventures.com G Adventur...

Episode 4- Greenwashing 101 Travel Edition 15.12.2025 8:56

Greenwashing 101: Travel Edition Theme: How to spot misleading claims in hotels, tours, and gear Product Segment: Certified eco products — look for Green Key, B Corp, etc. Story Segment: That ‘eco-lodge’ stories to lexivagar@hotmail.com Music: chilled sustainable by Coma Media Resources: Bookdifferent.com and Ecolodge.com

Episode 3-Itinerary Makeover: 10 days in Italy Eco Edition 17.11.2025 10:50

Story: We take a “wrong train, right vibes” detour in Florence that turns an annoying delay that highlighted the trip Tips: How to ditch the tourist marathon and travel Italy like a local — with less sprinting, more gelato, and zero guilt. Product Spotlight: Rail passes that make trains a breeze, collapsible bowls perfect for picnic pros, and solar chargers to keep your phone powered (because no o...

Episode 2- Oops! Travel Faux Pas you don’t want to repeat 20.10.2025 12:04

Segments: Cultural awareness and common beginner mistakes Top 5 real travel faux pas Quick etiquette tips for top destinations a cringey faux pas Please share your own “oops” moments for future episodes to lexivagar@hotmail.com

Episode 1- Sustainable Tourism 101: Easy swaps for the conscious traveller 20.10.2025 9:10

Segments: Intro: What is sustainable travel (and what it isn’t) Top 5 easy eco-friendly travel tips 1. Travel Light & Pack Reusables 🚄 2. Choose Low-Impact Transport 🛏️ 3. Book Eco-Conscious Stays 🍽️ 4 Eat Local, Seasonal & Plant-Based 🤝 5. Support Ethical & Local Tourism Product spotlight: reusable water bottle Call to action: try 1 sustainable swap next trip