Do you want to travel more responsibly?
here are 10 sustainable travel tips.
Number 1, recycle and don't litter. Respect the country
you're visiting and do not litter ever. Take it a step further and recycle what
you can when you can. And be sure to ask your hotel about their recycling
program.
Number 2, pack a reusable bottle. Plastic bottles often end
up polluting the land and sea, so bring your own water bottle and refill it
when traveling. The less bulk the better so consider buying a foldable water
bottle that collapses when you're done.
Number 3, pack a reusable shopping bag. Plastic bags end up
in waterways and landfills where they don't break down for years. So bring a
reusable shopping bag to put all of your purchases in while shopping. I found
this one online and I bought it because it's stylish, compact, and inexpensive.
Number 4, when possible find alternatives to driving,
including public transit like trains, trams, busses, etcetera. Also, you can do
walking tours, biking tours, share an Uber with someone, and if you do rent a
car, consider hybrid or electric.
Number 5, support the locals, not corporations. To help the
local economy thrive, buy locally made souvenirs, dine at local restaurants,
use local tour operators, and stay in locally owned hotels.
Number 6, shop directly from the source. That way you know
your souvenirs are ethically sourced. In Bali, we visited craftspeople in their
studios. We visited batik painters, woodcarvers, and jewelry makers.
Number 7, book unique cultural experiences. Learn to be
aware of your destination and how to help it sustain its unique character.
Number 8, conserve water and save energy. This one's a
pretty simple one. Ok, reduce your shower time, turn off the lights in the
hotel when you leave, and also unplug any electronics that you're not
using.
Number 9, please stop supporting cruel animal tourist
attractions. If you go to an animal tourist attraction without researching it
first, there's a good chance that you are unknowingly funding animal cruelty.
What you don't see when you go to these attractions is the intense abuse that's
going on behind the scenes. They beat these animals into submission to ensure
that they are less of a threat to the tourists who pay to see them. World
Animal Protection released a list of the 10 cruelest animal tourist traps to
avoid.
Number 10, keep the momentum going. When you get back home
from your trip, don't stop. Turn those sustainable travel habits into an
everyday eco-friendly lifestyle. For example, I started researching green
fashion brands, I'm wearing ecofriendly clothing, I bought eco-friendly
conditioner, I looked into my city's recycling program, and I drastically
reduced my use of plastic bags. Sure I'm just one person, but if we all make
small changes to our thoughts and our actions, then collectively we can all
make a huge difference.
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