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Sixty percent of recreational travelers view themselves as "sustainable travelers," according to new research, with young and wealthy travelers especially likely to weigh environmental factors when planning trips. Still, almost two-thirds of eco-travelers say they're skeptical about brands' sustainability claims.

A zero-waste food retailer is readying to open up in Brooklyn, N.Y., that will allow shoppers to fill their own reusable containers and offer milk in glass bottles that shoppers can reuse on future trips. The concept of retailers like the Fillery are popular in Europe, but they have yet to catch on in the US market.

President Barack Obama moved Saturday to tighten U.S. rules on sales of ivory from African elephants, aiming to show progress on conservation as he began a trip to the region.

TripAdvisor is extending its GreenLeaders program, which highlights hotels and B&Bs engaging in environmentally friendly practices, into 19 new markets.