Road Trip
How to Be an Eco-Friendly Traveller
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f you’re reading this, there’s a big chance you’re an avid or occasional traveller. Perhaps you’re even looking forward to the next time you have a few days or weeks to yourself so you can take that long-awaited vacation!
The simple decisions you make—like throwing away trash during your errands—also count. With this being said, below is a list of things people tend to forget when trying to travel sustainably.
1. Packing (light) the right essentials
But have you ever wondered how your trips impact the environment? Are you an eco-friendly traveller? If so, read on to find out what it means to be a green traveller, alongside things you should never forget if you want to be a friend of the environment.
What is eco-friendly travel?
Also known as green travel or sustainable tourism, eco-friendly travel has become an overly important and trendy topic over the years. It simply refers to travelling in a manner that causes the least harm to the environment. This includes everything from where you go, what you pack, how you get to your destination and basically how to treat your surroundings. 20
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It is not uncommon to overpack for a trip or forget items that you will end up really needing. Especially overpacking, this occurs to so many travellers, often ruining the whole essence of travelling green. Remember, each luggage brought into a flight adds to the overall weight of your plane. If the plane gets too heavy, it will have to burn more fuel to stay on course and get to the destination, meaning a higher carbon footprint from CO2 emissions. This is all the more reason to pack light, making sure only essential items go into your bag. At the very least, this means packing clothing items that you’ll actually use, enough footwear and some toiletries, alongside quality personal care items like beauty and skincare products.
2. Reusable bags
When travelling, the need to go shopping comes occasionally. Perhaps you rented an Airbnb and needed to restock your groceries, or you needed to bring some souvenirs back home after your trip. In these and other situations, reusable bags come in handy since you won’t have to use plastic bags or purchase a carry bag every time you have to go shopping. Moreover, the bag can easily be slipped into your luggage or even a purse without bumping up the weight. grandmag.ca
