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Issue 2 | November 2019 | The hub for sustainable travel, news and experiences
PEDAL POWER
The low impact travel of bike tours
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OUR PLEDGE. TO ALWAYS PROVIDE YOU, THE TRAVELLER, WITH THE MOST SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL OPTION HUMANELY POSSIBLE. TO ENSURE WE DO NOT 'GREENWASH' TRAVEL TOURS, HOTELS OR SUPPLIERS AND THAT DETAILS SHARED ARE AS TRANSPARENT AND FAIR AS POSSIBLE. LET'S STRIVE TO USE THE POWER OF TRAVEL FOR GOOD.
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editor's
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I did it! A massive Thank You to all those who grabbed a copy of the first edition magazine October 2019. Your support was very much appreciated. We are now into our second edition of The Sustainable Traveller magazine and excited to bring you even more ways to be sustainable when travelling. So let's talk bikes! Bike riding is one of my favourite things to do and I was elated (and determined) to finally teach my children to ride a bike. And while they were scooting and learning to balance on two wheels, I was researching some awesome bike tour companies and itineraries I just had to share with you. The freedom to explore on 2 wheels, powered by sheer determination and human strength, is such a cool way to travel and it has minimal carbon output too. Plus it's seriously fun! It's true when they say 'biking is the new golfing' and it caters for everyone, from families to single travellers, friends and couples. I really hope you will feel inspired with our bike tour guide for your next trip away. Mother Nature Thanks You
Dayana Brooke
dayana@thesustainabletraveller.com Find us on social @thesustainabletraveller A special Thank You goes to my first subscribers and supporters.
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November 2019
contents 3 Editor's Note 6 What Inspires You to Travel? 7 What is a #tourismpledge? 8 Hotel Reviews : We take a sneak peak at Nihi Sumba, Indonesia Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, Australia Kura Hotel, Costa Rica 11 - 12 This Month's Travel Offers - page 11 Latest News - page 12 13 FEATURE STORY : A trip on two wheels Get to know the global bike tour operators creating low impact travel for everyone to join. 21 5 Ways to get rid of plastic when travelling 23 Travel Brand Profile : DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co Luxury bike tour operator a classic tour, special interest, avid rider and even family adventures.
SUBSCRIBE Receive your monthly edition of The Sustainable Traveller direct to your inbox to be viewed on any mobile device. You will also receive exclusive offers just for our readers. Each copy is $5.50 per month with 50c from each issue donated towards a charity or conservation linked to the Feature Story. Go to www.thesustainabletraveller.com Cover image by Manuel Will on Unsplash. This photo was taken during a hike to a few small houses in the mountains near the city of Innsbruck, Austria in the Karwendelgebirge Copyright The Sustainable Traveller™ Eco Travel Company, 2019. All rights reserved. All content and images have been supplied and referenced to the company or photographer to the best of our ability. Our content can be shared but must be referenced back to The Sustainable Traveller™ or #thesustainabletraveller. All efforts have been made to ensure content is accurate, The Sustainable Traveller shall not have any liability for errors or omissions. Prices accurate at time of publishing. This is a monthly magazine and produced as a digital copy only to save on paper, trees, ink, distribution, logistics and minimise our impact on the environment. Mother Nature Thanks You.
THE SUSTAINABLE TRAVELLER welcome
I wanted to share with you a little bit about The
I was thrilled when this year I was nominated by
Sustainable Traveller and my mission to change the
peers and made finalist for two national travel
way we travel, so that we make a better impact on
industry awards, in less than 12 months of
our environment, our lives and our planet.
rebranding to The Sustainable Traveller.
So in 2017, I set out to change the way I offered my
Every moment in the spotlight, has meant another
travel services. I no longer wanted to just 'book'
opportunity to speak-up for the environment and
travel and transact. But rather, create travel
nature and how travel can benefit in a positive way.
experiences, that had a sustainable impact on communities, the environment, wildlife and to
I feel like I have climbed the greatest of mountains
empower the traveller.
to get to where I am today and empowered to keep climbing. Ever so grateful by the support of my
I spent days, weeks, months researching and
travel partners, family, friends and of course my
planning travel itineraries that aligned with the pillars
clients, who have entrusted me with their most
of Sustainable Tourism, engaging with my travel
precious elements of time and memories.
partners and learning more about their tours and mission, writing articles, blogs and raising
Travel is the greatest liberty of our time. It is our
awareness about what sustainable travel means and
responsibility to ensure it is used wisely and in the
how each traveller can make a great difference.
most sustainable way for all.
Importantly, I found my voice and was able to speak
Dayana Brooke EDITOR AND CREATOR OF
freely on my passion for wildlife, the environment and my love for travel.
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TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED ON YOUR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL JOURNEY Chable Resort and Spa, Riviera Maya, Cancun Image of our Founder Dayana Brooke
Reusable bottle It's super easy to pack a bottle that is reusable to refill with water when travelling. You will find most hotels, lodges, airlines, airports, train stations and cities now have water fountains. So refilling your own bottle on the go is super easy.
Say no to anything plastic and single use Our planet is drowning in our single use plastic waste. Learn to say no to any single use items from cutlery to bags, straws, bottles, packaging and coffee cups. If it's unavoidable, try and find alternative options that can be reused, repurposed or recycled.
Support local communities Use your tourism dollars wisely and ensure it is spent and staying in local communities and businesses. This will help support families, education, infrastructure and community empowerment. Want to keep up to date? Connect with us on social for daily posts @thesustainabletraveller
WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO TRAVEL? The opportunity to learn about local cultures, customs and languages, inspires many of us to travel to unknown destinations and cities each year. According to Virtuoso travel network, Learning is a 'strong reason why people love to travel. They want to experience something unfamiliar and leave with new skills and knowledge'. Humans have a desire to continuously learn new things and we are adept to do in many ways. From visual, auditory and kinesthetics, travellers can learn new skills in cooking, language, engaging in arts and crafts, music, wellness, yoga and cultural immersion. It is the desire to learn and see new things, that determines where people travel and what they do. Learning gives you a sense of understanding, accomplishment and empowerment. Use it in the most sustainable way possible.
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COUNTRIES LEADING THE WAY WITH #TOURISMPLEDGE Iceland The Icelandic Pledge was introduced in 2018 and already 75,000 people have taken the pledge to be a responsible traveller. To essentially leave no trace behind, stick to designated parking, roads and campsites. And to not risk your life for a instagram photo.
New Zealand The Tiaki Promise means to guard in the Maori language. It calls on travellers to promise to care for land, sea and nature and tread lightly, consideration of others, respect of culture and ultimately travelling with 'an open heart and mind'. A way for travellers to actively 'care for New Zealand' while exploring this geographically blessed country.
Palau The Palau Pledge was the first nation to change its immigration laws and simply ask travellers to take a pledge and 'act in an ecologically responsible way on the island, for the sake of Palau's children and future generations'. Since 2018, almost 240,000 pledges have been taken, signed by each visitor in their passport upon arrival. Find us on Twitter @sustainabletvlr and LinkedIn
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WHAT DOES A TOURISM PLEDGE MEAN? Travel is one of the greatest privileges of our lives and a #tourismpledge is a gentle reminder to travellers, to tread lightly and leave no trace behind. Treat your visit to any country, community or environment, no different to the way you would treat and respect your own country and home. Behave as you would a welcome guest to a home, use common sense, manners, kindness and respect for the people who live there, the biodiversity and environment. A #tourismpledge is at the heart of what it means to be a sustainable traveller and sustainable tourism and a simple reminder to travellers to care for the land in which they visit. Travel brings joy, freedom, adventures and life changing moments and memories. We are privileged to travel and experience many of the world's wonders. Enjoy what is there but leave it for others to enjoy too. Check out www.thesustainabletraveller.com
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SUSTAINABLE HOTEL REVIEWS from around the world
nihi sumba, indonesia Voted the world's No. #1 Hotel in the World by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2016 and 2017, Nihi Sumba resort is located in Indonesia and a perfect island experience for travellers seeking remoteness, freedom, outdoor adventures, culture and getting back to nature. The resort was built with the local community and people at the heart of everything it does. Their story becomes a part of your story too. Only 28 villas for complete seclusion and privacy.
Stay 7 / Pay 5 or Stay 4 / Pay 3 rates available*
emirates one&only wolgan valley, australia Multi award winning resort in culinary, wellness and sustainability practices, located just a few hours from Sydney CBD. This resort offers a deep commitment to the natural landscape and biodiversity with engaging children's programs to encourage conservation from an early age. Ten years certified carbon neutral, all waste sorted and recycled, newly installed water stations for guests to refill bottles, wombat preservation and joint research with nearby University.
Stay 3 nights or more & receive 20% off the nightly rate and AU$400 resort credit*
kura boutique hotel, uvita, costa rica This stunning adults only tropical rainforest retreat, offers only 8 spacious suites, floor to ceiling walls and abundant views overlooking Marino Ballena National Park, a destination famed for vegetation, birdlife and the longest Humpback whale watching season in the world. With double rain showers, hammocks, verandahs, luxury linens, private infinity pools and locally grown and sourced produce, it is a fun and sexy getaway for any adult.
Enjoy a complimentary suite upgrade at time of booking*
Privileges Just for You You can book these hotels directly with us and receive exclusive privileges with every booking. Such as room upgrade on arrival subject to availability, daily breakfast for two, early checkin and late checkout if available and a hotel or resort credit to use during your stay. Some conditions apply, contact our Travel team on travel@thesustainabletraveller.com
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SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL OFFERS from around the world
lizard island resort, australia Stay 2 nights at 15% off each night with AUD$500 credit to be used towards resort activities and special dining arrangements. This is the only resort in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and declared a National Park in 1937. Rates include daily gourmet meals, non alcoholic beverages, deluxe picnic hampers, use of motorised dinghies, snorkel gear and more. Minimum 2 night stay, valid for travel 01 - 15 Dec 2019 and 06 Jan - 26 Jan 2020.
Rates from AUD$2,158 twin-share per night for a Oceanview Villa (Gardenview from AUD$1,673)*
fogo island inn, canada Enjoy Christmas festivities or New Years Eve Celebration at Fogo Island. What a way to celebrate 2019 and welcome a new decade of 2020, with acclaimed Canadian singer songwriter Hawksley Workman performing plus traditional music, poetry, songs and festivities. This award winning inn is truely a social enterprise built for sustainability, nature and culture with 100% of surplus reinvested into the community.
Rates include upgrade on arrival if available, USD$100 credit, Wifi and early checkin and late checkout*
andBeyond bhutan wellness journey This exclusive small group journey will be hosted by Town & Country Travel Editor, Klara Glowczewska, accompanied by Yoga teacher Mala Barua, T’ai Chi and Inner Silence Meditation, by Jahnavi Sheriff, as well as a local cultural guide. With a minimum of 8 people, you will experience the Himalayan Kingdom on a journey of self discovery and wellness. Departing, 31 May – 9 June 2020, 10 Days, includes 1 night Delhi, 2 nights each in Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Paro.
From USD$10,257 per person twin-share (+USD$2,468 Single Supplement)* *Terms and Conditions You can book these and many other offers with us. Generally not combinable with any other deals or specials and subject to availability. All bookings are subject to a booking fee from $150 per twin share or more for complicated multi country destinations. This covers time spent putting together your personalised unique travel itinerary. CONTACT US travel@thesustainabletraveller.com
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LATEST SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL NEWS Uluru finally closes to the public wanting to climb it Costa Rica world first #stopanimalselfies campaign andBeyond luxury tour operator on track to eliminate single use plastic by 2020
Uluru Closure, Australia After 34 years, the UNESCO world heritage site of Uluru in Central Australia, has officially closed to people wanting to climb it.
So next time you reach for your smartphone or camera, just take a selfie of yourself in the most ethical way possible and
#stopanimalselfies In the weeks leading up to the ban on the 26th of October 2019, thousands of people queued daily in a final attempt andBeyond luxury tours and to climb the sacred rock, with visitor numbers increasing by safaris are on a countdown to 300%. install water bottling plants in their operations and be 100% Many people were appalled at the sense of entitlement and plastic free by 2020. lack of respect those climbing the rock were showing the traditional owners of the land, The Anangu community. So far they have eliminated use of all plastic straws, 95% of Tour provider Intrepid Travel banned climbing the rock as plastic water bottles and part of any of their tours many years ago. Be sure to check implemented refillable glass out their Uluru and The Red Centre tours on our website bottle amenities in the bathrooms. Guests also receive a Costa Rica has created a new campaign to stop travellers reusable bottle for use. from taking wildlife animal selfies. This is such a big issue for the country, which is ranked 7th in the world where tourists take animal selfies that pose harm and threat to Join our weekly mailing list wildlife.
for regular travel updates www.thesustainabletraveller.com
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A TRIP ON TWO WHEELS
YANA BROOKE W R IT TE N B Y D A
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I vividly remember the day I bought my first bike. Years later, I learned how heavy and clunky I was so excited! I was around 16 at the time and I had saved a few hundred dollars from working casual shifts after school. I remember feeling pumped as I headed to my local bike store to pick out the bike of my dreams. A silver ‘Maverick' wannabe mountain bike, and it looked cool! I LOVED THAT BIKE AND RODE IT EVERYWHERE!
Zipping down to my local library with my back pack of books, water bottle in place and looking the part with my cap firmly placed under my helmet. I would even take it on the train to Uni and into town, feeling so adventurous.
my Maverick was, but I loved it nonetheless. I rode that bike for a few years and kept it for almost 20 years stored in the garage. I later sold it for $30, feeling content it was going to a good home and another person planing to use it to commute to work. A few years later with more dollars in my pocket, I upgraded to an entry level matt black Scott bike with full determination to become a mountain bike rider. I did one jump off a rock, fell and sadly my Scott bike laid dormant in the garage for years. BUT I’M PLEASED TO SAY THE BIKE IS BACK!
With tyres pumped and brakes checked, I’m once again zipping down the streets with my backpack on and grabbing the train into the city (Sydney, you need bike friendly train carriages please). But now I 'm excited to be bike riding with my children, who enjoy it as much as I do.
We are zipping around the park in tandem and my secret ploy to finally plan our bike family holiday is under way! For many of us, bike riding was something we learned as children and either still do today or perhaps wished we were still doing. The great thing is bike riding has so many benefits for us and the environment. It’s good for our health, it’s fun, minimal cost and it’s pollution free.
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According to Bike Radar, studies have shown that ‘riding a bike also makes people happier’.
Which explains why so many of us have made the switch from cars to bikes. Zipping through traffic is much better than sitting in your car in traffic. It’s estimated that more than 2 billion bikes are used around the world which is expected to more than double by 2050 (World Bank). And some of the world’s most bike friendly cities are Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Bordeux, Vancouver, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro. While cities such as Taipei, are effectively using bike riding as a means to improve air quality, reduce car usage and traffic with increase bike lanes and bike share schemes.
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Do you ride a bike ?
Luckily for us sustainable seeking travellers, you don’t have to be a Peloton enthusiast or Tour de France professional to take a bike tour. There are a few amazing bike tour companies out there who are providing all the gear, professional cycling guides and everything you need, to make your next trip away on two wheels. DuVine Cycling are a leading luxury bike tour operator and designers of private and group cycling trips.
With their motto Bike. Eat. Drink. Sleep they go 'one step further, opening doors to one-ofa-kind local experiences and embracing the spontaneous nature of bike travel'. The company was founded by Andy Levine 25 years ago and offer tours in 20 countries and 50 regions. They are experts in knowing where
to go and how to get there in the most bike friendly, enjoyable and sustainable way. You can choose from a road bike, hybrid or even the popular e-bikes to make that uphill ride seem like a walk in the park. From classic tours in Tuscany and Piedmont Truffle culinary tours, newly launched Greece family ‘Yacht + Bike’ tours and more challenging rides through the Alps and Pyrenees for the ‘avid cyclist’. Or book an exclusive 8 person week long ‘Bike and Barge’ experience onboard the luxury Belmond afloat for champagne on deck and a slow travel voyage through Burgundy. Read more about DuVine Cycling and their best sustainable practices and commitment on all tours 'going 'greener' on our brand profile page 23.
Backroads active travel company is a Virtuoso preferred member since 1991, and has some of the best reviews from raving fans and repeat clients you will find.
One guest stating they had booked 30 trips! 'Our mission is to provide a travel experience so transformative that you’ll never want to travel in any other way’.
Backroads offer an array of bike active adventures (plus walking, hiking, snow and cruise) for just about everybody and every pace. All tours are fully escorted with 3 to 4 expert professional guides per trip, best equipment and gear, best accommodation, food and everything in between. They also have a strong commitment to travelling responsibly, with each tour designed
as an opportunity to experience ‘communities’ and not just destinations. Riders meet the locals, farmers and wine makers in the region, directly supporting communities they visit, which is an important pillar of sustainable tourism. They have a buy local policy, donating to charities, recycling where possible, ‘leave no trace’ best practices and supporting non profits as well. They have exciting new itineraries for 2020 for multi adventure tours, walking and hiking, families with older teens and with younger kids too. Check out the Chile Total Eclipse Tour in December 2020, Israel and Jordan, Costa Rica, Scotland and many more.
Grasshopper Adventures are leading the way with Asia Bike tours for the past 15 years. They have truely immersive itineraries in Bhutan (yes please!), Mongolia, India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka to name just a few.
They use local guides and I love the fact they own and operate their business. You can jump on a tour, bike and boat or even have a self guided tour planned for you. Leading responsible tour operator G Adventures , also offers over a dozen cycling trips for the active adventurer. Tours include bikes, own guides, local experiences, homestay and varying physical levels to determine the terrain and how challenging it will be. Imagine experiencing the island of Cuba on two wheels!
Feeling like you want to travel differently and with a lighter carbon footprint? Then jump on a bike tour and no doubt you will appreciate our amazing environment as you zip on by past wineries, villages, mountains and off the beaten tracks. Let’s make ‘biking the new cruising’ to actively reduce our carbon trail, support local communities and experience the world on two wheels.
The hard decision now is which tour to book and when can we go?
Plan your trip DuVine Cycling Enjoy time with your family on a Greece Family Private Yacht + Bike Tour for 8 days / 7 nights from US$7,995 per person.
Or travel with a special loved one onboard a luxury Grand Cru Experience with Belmond Burgundy River Cruise + Bike Tour for 7 days / 6 nights from US$11,995 per person. These tours and more are priced with all meals, selected beverages, top of the line bicycle selection, complimentary DuVine gear, luggage transfers, entrance fees to historic sites and museums, hotel service, and gratuities. Suits children 7 years and above. So all you have to do is ride, sail and have fun Grasshopper Adventures Makes travelling through Asia with children, fun, enjoyable and affordable with most tours 7 days / 6 nights.
They have a range of bikes, carriers and trailers available for children of all heights. Book a Thailand Adventure starting in Bangkok from USD$1,800 per person. Vietnam from Saigon via the Mekong to Hoi An from USD$1,890 per person.
Or Cambodia from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh from USD$2,100 per person. Plus children 12 and under receive a 2030% saving. G Adventures Offers a few bike tours, check out their 12 day trip from Havana Cuba, from AUD$2,599 per person.
Ready to book your own bike tour? Search 'bike' online at www.thesustainabletraveller.com
Or contact our travel team on travel@thesustainabletraveller.com
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5 EASY WAYS TO
GET RID OF PLASTIC
forever.
REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE
It's super easy to pack a bottle that is reusable to refill with water when travelling. You will find most hotels, lodges, airlines, airports, train stations and city centres, now have water fountains. So refilling your own bottle on the go is super easy. And never have a reason to buy water in a plastic bottle again.
USE YOUR OWN BAGS
Fold it, pack it but always carry an extra bag to use for carrying groceries, beach towels, snacks and any responsible souvenirs purchased to bring home.
FOOD CONTAINER
Single use is out and Bring Your Own (B.Y.O) is in. Always BYO container or even food wrap to avoid using any single use plastic containers that are used once and thrown away. Also handy for packing snacks to munch on while travelling.
REUSABLE STRAWS
Pesky plastic straws seem to be lingering so always be prepared to order a drink and remember to say 'no plastic straws please'. Carry your own paper, metal or even glass ones, and they come in all shapes and sizes.
COFFEE
TEA CUPS
If you don't have a reusable cup for your takeaway coffee, then you can't drink one. Full stop. Pack one in your bag and no excuses.
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TRAVEL BRAND PROFILE
Get to know your sustainable travel providers
Photo byPatitucci, Burgundy DuVIne Cycling
But above all, they’re local—which translates into an intimate understanding of each region. The word is out.
They speak the language, know the
Bike Riding tours are the coolest way to
roads, and infuse every tour with their
travel, experience destinations and a far
personal community and lifelong
smaller carbon footprint than cruising and
connections.
flying. 'We entrust our guides to put their spirit DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co have
of spontaneity to work and make detours
mastered luxury bike tours for the past 25
in order to showcase what’s seasonal,
years. Here are three things to learn more
special, and deeply local'.
about this premium bike tour company. Small Groups Local Guides
Each tour is intentionally limited to
DuVine guides aren’t just charismatic
departures of 14 travelers, allowing
hosts and experienced cyclists. They’re
guides to cater to guests in the moment
vintners, chefs, journalists, and even PhD
and nurture a more immersive
scholars.
experience.
Photo by Gwen Kidera, Provence Duvine Cycling
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g n i l c y C e n i V u D Photo by Taylor Burk, Bordeaux, DuVine
Photo by Gwen Kidera, Napa + Sonoma, Duvine Cycling
With smaller group sizes, guests may hop off their bikes to taste sun-warmed grapes with a Bordeaux winemaker, sleep in one of nine rooms at the La Donaira hotel in southern Spain, or uncork a rare bottle of sweet red wine at our friend Vittorio’s Tuscan cantina. Sustainability DuVine is committed to a social impact philosophy that brings tourism income into small communities and lesser-known regions. DuVine support local economies by visiting independent artisans, dining at family-owned restaurants, and partnering with small businesses for activities that uphold the heritage of each destination
ieve 'We also bel hould bike travel s ind'. h e b e l t it l e leav Even with their support van, a DuVine tour is a lower-impact alternative to other group travel options. Taking small measures to reduce singleuse waste, including providing reusable water bottles, replacing paper maps with GPS, and returning bike pedals in cloth bags. A bike tour company that ticks all the boxes for sustainable travel.
To find out more about DuVine Cycling + Adventure Tours, dates and availability. Contact our Travel Team travel@thesustainabletraveller.com
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SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL PACKING Your monthly guide in what's new
Consider some of these items to pack on your next trip away. SHAMPOO SOAP BARS - No Plastic! ETHIQUE has grown to become a popular brand of shampoo soap bars for the conscious traveller, looking to travel plastic free. What started as science experiment in 2012,
BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH We all need to brush out teeth, so
Ethique now offers more than 40 products in
why not grab a bamboo
most major cities, which makes stocking up on a
toothbrush. There are so many to
shampoo soap bar that much easier.
choose from such as Earth Kissed, Humble Brush and MOSO. Grab
All products are 100% plastic free, compostable packaging, plant based, cruelty free, sustainable, palm oil free, certified with BCorp, great value and 'revolutionary'. So let's #giveupthebottle. Check out www.ethiqueworld.com to learn more
one today. FOLDABLE BAGS - LOQI Trust us, don't leave home without one. The LOQI bags are super strong, reusable, durable and designed to last. They are
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non toxic, not dyed, waterless printing and certified eco friendly. Grab one next time you are travelling to always be ready to use your own bag. Check out www.loqi.com
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