- When you are at your destination, see if you can't rent bikes instead of a car! Not only are they eco-friendly, but you can get a tan and exercise at the same time!
- If a bike isn't an option, how about an electric or hybrid car? Or public transit?
- Buy your food at the grocery store, there will be a lot less waste than at a restaurant!
- Bring some reusable bags to the grocery store- eco-friendly, and eco-chic!
- Turn off the water when you're brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face, etc.
- Save water by bringing along dry shampoo or a bottle of baby powder. It'll limit your showers you need (unless you sweat a lot. Then you should shower)
- If you choose not to bring dry shampoo, what about solid/bar shampoo? There's no plastic waste!
- Unplug appliances when not in use. You'd be surprised how much power they draw just by staying plugged in! (Hair Appliances, Electric Shavers, Mobile Phone Chargers etc.) Don't forget to unplug what you can before you leave (like computers). It'll help keep your electrical bill down!
- If you see garbage on the ground, is it really all that difficult to pick it up?
- Bring along stainless steel water bottles to reuse during your stay.
- Using plastic kitchen cups are reusable and washable- much better than the ones in hotel rooms!
- See if your hotel or accommodations have recycling programs! If they don't, maybe see if any local business have some that you could use at the end of your stay!
- When booking your flight, try to fly direct. It may cost more, but it uses less fuel!
- Put a note on your bed when you travel for the day saying that you don't need your sheets or towels changed. It'll save a lot of water and hydro!
Here are some links for things I have mentioned above:
Eco-friendly Bags:
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/category_no_fashion_guide.jsp?catId=cat90086
http://www.aeropostale.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=1988359&cp=2284058
Water Bottles:
http://www.mysigg.com/index.asp
Dry Shampoo (unscented baby powder is more cost friendly and uses less packaging!)
http://sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?view=all&categoryId=C17780
Solid Shampoo:
http://www.lush.ca/shop/products/hair/solid-shampoos
Here are some links for other articles I have found about eco-friendly travel tips!
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/BusinessTravel/Story?id=4454257&page=1
http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/blogs/home-economics/2009/04/09/sustainable-travel-tips-more-eco-friendly-vacation
http://greenliving.suite101.com/article.cfm/ecofriendly_travel_tips
Happy [green] Travels!
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