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Sustainable Travel Tips for Greener Getaways
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items Traveling sustainably is not only a responsible choice but it can also be a deeply rewarding one. Travelling slower and engaging with local communities can provide a deeper connection to the lands around us.
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Eco-Friendly Travel Practices
Green Transportation Tips
Sustainable Packing Tips
Products to Pack to Minimise Your Environmental Impact
Eco-Friendly Travel Practices
Eco-friendly travel starts with preparation and research. Here are some great tips on what to consider before, during and after you travel.
One of the most comprehensive lists of sustainable travel practices I have found, written in an easily digestible format.
Responsible Travel Tips | Pages | WWF
If you want a smaller list of practices for your nature trips, checkout these eco-friendly travel tips .
10 Steps to Being a Sustainable Traveller | World Expeditions
An even shorter list of sustainable practices that goes into more detail for those just starting out.
How to travel better: a beginner's guide to sustainable travel
Little things you can do that to add up to a difference sets this list apart from the others in the section.
Sustainable Travel Tips | It's Your Yale
All the details on why you should reuse your towels. A staggering 15% of water usage in the US comes from hotels and accomodation. Reusing your towels has a noticeable impact on water usage. Read the article to discover more about the benefits of reusing your towels.
Can Reusing Hotel Towels Really Help the Planet? | Ecobnb
Protect our reefs by using a reef safe sun-screen. Here's what to look for in your sunscreen.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Green Transportation Tips
Opting for more eco-friendly transportation options is one of the biggest things you can do for the environment. So what does that look like? These tips focus on minimising the environmental impact of your transportation.
Cycle, walk or use public transport where you can rather than hiring a car or grabbing a taxi. This guide provides a detailed breakdown on the CO2 emissions of the most common transport options in the UK.
Which form of transport has the smallest carbon footprint?
Cycle, walk or use public transport. A recent study from the US that looks at the energy used to generate as well as power various forms of transport - with some surprising conclusions.
What are the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation?
Sustainable Packing Tips
With every kg you pack potentially adding 10kg of C02 emissions, it makes sense to travel light. These tips cover what and how to pack to minimise the impact of your travel on the environment, and yourself.
10 Expert Tips to help you maximise the number of outfits you have while minimising how much you need to carry.
10 Top Travel Wardrobe Tips
Simple tips on how anyone can minimise the impact of your luggage on the environment.
How to Pack a Suitcase: Low Waste Edition - Life of an Earth Muffin
I haven't tried these myself, but if someone else has done the work, why duplicate it.
A Review of Reef Safe Sunscreens
Products to Pack to Minimise Your Environmental Impact
Minimise the use of plastic and disposal products by taking environmental friendly alternatives with you when you travel. Some of these recommendations contain affiliate links, from which I may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase.
Bring an empty water bottle through customs and then use the water stations to fill it to reduce the use of plastic bottles. This bottle has a straw so you don't need to remove the lid to drink, minimising the risk of spills due to unexpected turbulence during your flight.
Camelbak Thrive Chug Water Bottle 1L Cove
A bamboo toothbrush is a more sustainable choice than one made from plastic. I like that this one comes in a cardboard box rather than plastic.
100% Natural Bamboo Toothbrush
Cookie tins make great sustainable lunch boxes and allow you to avoid plastic containers and disposable zip-lock bags. Pack your own or grab a full one if you want to avoid paying for food on the plane.
M&S Belgian Chocolate Biscuit Tin - 17.6oz
Bring your own shopping bag so you don't need to purchase one at your destination or accept plastic shopping bags. While the best bags are the ones that you already own, I like that these bags are made from up-cycled rice sacks.
Fairtrade Recycled Rice Sack Upcycled Tote Bag
This cool adaptor will allow you to convert between any of US, UK, AUS/NZ, and EU plugs. Have a universal adaptor is a great choice if you travel frequently to different destinations. Combine it with a powerboard that you use at home if you need more to plug in more than one device at a time.
Monoprice Universal Travel Adapter | US Travellers
I seem to live with my charger - whether its because I have forgotten to charge my phone or because I have been playing games and using the GPS to navigate. I love that this one is made from mostly recycled plastic.
Compact Lite Portable Tech Charger
Bring reusable cutlery with you for your flight and travel. Rather than taking your regular cutlery, these brightly coloured ones are harder to misplace, and you don't ruin your regular set if you do lose on. I still have a similar set from when I was a kid (and thats a long time ago). Despite multiple camping trips and both me and my kids using them, they are still in excellent condition.
Planetbox Stainless Steel Magnetic Utensils
So many tools, so little space. While you can't pack a Swiss Army knife in your carry on, if you are checking luggage it is worth including one. Mine has sliced bagels and cheese, opened bottles of wine, removed splinters and more! Having to purchase a separate product for each of these jobs when needed would have resulted in a lot more waste or heavier return luggage.
Huntsman
My go-to for stain removal, cut off a slice for washing your clothes in the hotel basin, or dissolve in water for the laundrette. It's cheaper and more environmentally friendly than buying detergent at your destination - plus it is biodegradable. Plus, as the soap comes in a solid bar rather than in liquid form, it is easy to take in your carry-on.
Sard Wonder Soap Laundry Bar Eucalyptus | 120g