Travel | Sustainability | Living Responsibly
South Bank Outdoors – Any London visitor probably has a list of must-see attractions. That list likely includes the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Those in the know also will include South Bank on their list. If … Read More
The best travel hair dryers are light and easy to pack. Modern science and technology have influenced travel hair dryers. Now they are small enough for you to justify taking one with you, especially if you have thick hair or … Read More
Eco-friendly Things to Do in New York City is bustling, beautiful and unique. Its vibrant spirit, diversity and legendary parks and buildings make it the ultimate urban tourist destination. If you’re planning a visit to NYC, you should know that choosing a … Read More
Is the Travel Industry Doing Enough to Go Green – Glance over travel imagery in brochures, on social media feeds, and travel sites, and it is hard to believe just how impactful the travel industry is on the environment. Is … Read More
Why, exactly, are nonstop flights so much better for the environment than flights with a stopover? Here are some calculations: During a 143 mile direct flight (roughly Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, PA), 51% of fuel burned is from the taxi, takeoff, climb, and landing…. During a 1,151 mile nonstop flight (roughly Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis, MN), a plane burns about 13,896 lbs of fuel (1,819 of which come from take-off and landing).