While most global cities conjure notions of the ‘rat ace’ and ‘hustle and bustle’, Canberra, Australia’s capital city is content with going about things differently. With a commitment to sustainability found in its aspirations for achieving zero net greenhouse gas emissions over the next two decades, and having already achieved implementing 100% renewable electricity, Canberra is a place that couples sustainability with rejuvenation to its visitors.
Take GoBoat Canberra, for example. This local business offers self-drive picnic boats to customers, an ideal way to explore Canberra’s centrepiece at the heart of the city, Lake Burley Griffin. From the manufacturing of the boats using recycled PET bottles, to the picnic tables on board being made from recovered wood, these electric boats have recently gained accreditation as a Sustainable Tourism Operator from the Australian Tourism Industry Council.
As more than half of Canberra is dedicated to green spaces with conservation…