This whole 'green' bandwagon is a marketing ploy - they are doing it because they think there's money to be made..

And what really signifies being 'green' ?

On another note - as I'm training to be a Cat Show judge, on thing that the powers that be say, is they highly recommend training in either Europe or Asia.. so I completely understand the $$$ value concern... it's not a cheap trip - maybe next February when it's truly off season...

Canie