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On the Green Map:

Local Food

Food is grown locally and processed locally. If processed it is either sold locally or domestically. Not neccesarily organic.

Local Business

Innovative local businesses that use natural resources and eco-friendly/self-sustaining methods of production.

Certifications. Labels and Awards:

South Iceland - Local traditions

The Food Cluster of South Iceland and The Westman Islands aim is to preserve and promote the local food traditions in accordance with the international ´slow food´ ideology. By using local primary products we strengthen the food production as well as contributing to the stabilization of the food security in Iceland. It also shortens the transportation routes , decreases pollution and cuts transportation costs.The Food Cluster of South Iceland has not been active for several years.

Food Cluster: Local Food South Iceland 2 The Community: Innovation 138 Matsölustaðir: Kaffihús 5 Tourist services: Restaurants 11 The Country: South Iceland 138 Restaurants: Ispired by Slow Food 2

Green Pages

Food Cluster: Local Food South Iceland 22 The Community: Innovation 193 Matsölustaðir: Kaffihús 52 Tourist services: Restaurants 79 The Country: South Iceland 44 Restaurants: Ispired by Slow Food 41 Heimavinnsla: Matarklasi Suðurlands 21

Messages:

Sustainable tourism

Look for the Nordic Ecolabel the Swan as you pick your accomodation in Reykjavík. Three Reykjavík Hostels have the Swan, Reykjavík City Hostel, Loft Hostel and Reykjavík Downtown Hostel.

National Park

Join forces to protect the highland! Sign the petition of NGO's for the establishment of a national park in the central highland of Iceland.

Travel safely!

Safetravel.is has essential safety information and tips for your tour in Iceland. Get your 112 Iceland app. If in need of assistance call 112.

Save the Highlands!

The Icelandic Highlands form one of the largest territories in Europe, which has never been inhabited or cultivated. Please help us by signing the petition to save Iceland’s Heart in Peril.

Certified Organic

The organic certification agency Tún manages the surveillance of organic produce in Iceland. Organic standards require feed and food crops to be grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO’s.

Volcano Horses

Eldhestar - Volcano Horses takes special pleasure in showing visitors to Iceland the unique wilderness together with the horse. You’ll get to know Iceland’s nature from a totally new perspective.

Protect the highland

The Iceland Nature Conservation Association is a conservation NGO, with the primary objective of conserving and protecting the wilderness of Iceland. Become a member and join in the fight for the Icelandic highland!

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