Want to travel while still being mindful of your environmental impact? It's easier than you think with some careful planning. As a green-leaning globetrotter, I always aim to make sustainable choices for transportation, lodging, activities, and more when adventuring.
Follow these eco-friendly travel tips to reduce your carbon footprint on your next journey:
Transportation - Trains, buses, biking and walking are the most planet-friendly transit modes. Or opt for newer hybrid rental cars. Consider buying carbon offsets for unavoidable flights.
Lodging - Seek out eco-resorts, green hotels and locally-owned guesthouses. Or split an Airbnb with friends. Camping and glamping have small footprints too.
Dining - Frequent farmer's markets, local eateries, and organic grocers. Minimize takeout waste with reusable containers. Carry a water bottle and coffee tumbler.
Activities - Opt for hiking, biking, kayaking, and other low-impact adventures. Take wildlife tours focused on conservation. Avoid motorized tours when possible.
Shop Local - Prioritize locally made products, art, crafts and produce. Keeps money in the community.
Use Reusables - Bring a reusable water bottle, shopping bag, cutlery set, etc. Say no to travel-sized toiletries and accessories.
With a little thought, we can still experience the world while preserving it. Seek out sustainable brands while packing. Research green tours and eco-resorts at each destination. And maybe offset a bit of that flight guilt by buying carbon credits.
Follow these tips to make your next adventure kinder to the planet. Bon voyage on your sustainable travels!
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