How will you plan your next trip?
1. When booking your trip, you can use an eco-friendly booking site for accommodation. For example, bookdifferent.com calculates your carbon footprint per night based on your selected location and it includes eco-friendly ratings. With this you can also choose a location that injects money back into the local economy.
2. When packing for your trip, pack light and avoid single-use plastics and pack only what you need for your trip and try to avoid overpacking. This reduces the weight of your luggage and the amount of fuel needed to transport it. Additionally, bring a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, and shopping bag to avoid using single-use plastics. Also avoid sunscreens that contain oxybenzone, which is toxic to the symbiotic algae that live within corals. It is better to take a reef-safe option.
| 3. When you are at your location, and you are considering shopping, you can have some things in mind. For example look for a fair trade logo, this means that the clothing was made sustainably. Buy things that were made in the location you are staying, instead of buying clothes from western-owned stores. Also take a reusable bag on your trips, and invest in things that last. If you are buying gifts for family and friends, one practical example would be to resist getting it wrapped. By following these best practices and examples, you can reduce your impact on the environment and travel more sustainably. |
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