{"id":56157,"date":"2020-02-14T08:48:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T15:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/?p=56157"},"modified":"2020-02-14T08:48:10","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T15:48:10","slug":"eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco Friendly Travel Tips to Take With You on Your Next Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eco-Friendly Travel Tips &#8211; The idea that travel can actually do harm is a relatively recent one.<\/p>\n<p>As issues such as climate change and plastic waste worsen, we\u2019re now waking up to the potential damage we can cause.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable travel sounds great in theory, but what are the practical steps you can take to make your next holiday less harmful to the environment?<\/p>\n<p>Here are some practical tips for eco-friendly travel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainable_Travel_Tips\"><\/span>Sustainable Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Sustainable_Travel_Tips\" title=\"Sustainable Travel Tips\">Sustainable Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Take_your_own_toiletries_in_reusable_containers\" title=\"Take your own toiletries in reusable containers\">Take your own toiletries in reusable containers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Download_e-tickets_on_your_phone\" title=\"Download e-tickets on your phone\">Download e-tickets on your phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Leave_no_trace\" title=\"Leave no trace\">Leave no trace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Travel_smartly\" title=\"Travel smartly\">Travel smartly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Use_a_refillable_water_bottle\" title=\"Use a refillable water bottle\">Use a refillable water bottle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Travel_light\" title=\"Travel light\">Travel light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Use_reef-safe_sunscreen\" title=\"Use reef-safe sunscreen\">Use reef-safe sunscreen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/eco-friendly-travel-tips-holiday\/#Look_At_the_Bigger_Picture\" title=\"Look At the Bigger Picture\">Look At the Bigger Picture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure style=\"width: 1270px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/GoGreenTravelGreen-2014\/i-cwX4h3Z\/0\/465264ab\/O\/Cycling%20Sustainable%20Travel%20Tips%20biking.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling sustainable travel tips biking\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cycling sustainable travel tips biking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_your_own_toiletries_in_reusable_containers\"><\/span>Take your own toiletries in reusable containers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All those tiny bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body lotion you find in destinations around the world are terrible for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are they usually non-biodegradable but they\u2019re also single use, which means they need to be replaced every day. Just think of all that waste.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, take your own toiletries in reusable bottles to keep yourself and the environment clean.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_e-tickets_on_your_phone\"><\/span>Download e-tickets on your phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Printing out your flight details before a trip can be a pain, particularly if you don\u2019t have easy access to a printer.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, simply download the e-tickets on your smartphone to do away with the hassle of printing while simultaneously saving a few sheets of paper.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leave_no_trace\"><\/span>Leave no trace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your presence should leave only a positive impact on the destination.<\/p>\n<p>Just as you would if you were camping, anything you carry in, you should carry out.<\/p>\n<p>That means finding out about local waste disposal and recycling in the area and following their rules.<\/p>\n<p>Many travellers like to treat themselves to new products before going on holiday, but be aware that in many places, recycling or even waste disposal might not be readily available.<\/p>\n<p>It makes sense to remove all packaging before you travel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_smartly\"><\/span>Travel smartly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2018Flight shame\u2019 is on the rise, but flying is not the only mode of transport that harms the environment.<\/p>\n<p>If you intend to travel while on holiday, use public transport as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Hire cars and coaches that run on alternative fuels are also becoming more readily available for green travellers.<\/p>\n<p>And, if you can\u2019t find a hybrid or electric vehicle, at least choose one that\u2019s as fuel-efficient as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_refillable_water_bottle\"><\/span>Use a refillable water bottle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve already discussed how damaging plastic bottles can be to the environment, and single-use water bottles are the worst offenders.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of reasons&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lessplastic.org.uk\/6-reasons-always-carry-reusable-water-bottle-never-buy-bottled-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.lessplastic.org.uk\/6-reasons-always-carry-reusable-water-bottle-never-buy-bottled-water\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1581778173045000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF0xL8Qpahsfb9KfxtijJCqmU1c3g\">why reusable water bottles are far better than bottled water<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As well as being much cheaper, drinking from non-plastic containers is also better for your health.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_light\"><\/span>Travel light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If there\u2019s no realistic alternative to flying, you can reduce the harm you do to the environment by offsetting your impact &#8211; some airlines have a carbon offset option when you book your flight.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s too expensive, simply packing as light as possible will help to reduce your carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>To pack light, choose an e-reader rather than taking paper books and take out any clothes that are single-purpose or impractical.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some more <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1581778173045000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEt5CBz4cMfLrdjYktXvkvD87Txiw\">tips to help you pack lighter and smarter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_reef-safe_sunscreen\"><\/span>Use reef-safe sunscreen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re booking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teletextholidays.co.uk\/holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.teletextholidays.co.uk\/holidays&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1581778173045000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEpCjepiSnfZ2RdQV70h9JTeADoLA\">cheap holidays on Teletext<\/a> and heading somewhere warm or spending a day or two at your local beach, be careful about the sunscreen you take with you.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1270px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/GoGreenTravelGreen-2014\/i-LCXJWJW\/0\/88813b26\/O\/Eco%20Friendly%20wind%20turbine.jpg\" alt=\"Eco Friendly wind turbine\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eco Friendly wind turbine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Two chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, oxybenzone and octinoxate, are known to increase coral bleaching, so check the ingredients carefully before parting with your cash.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_At_the_Bigger_Picture\"><\/span>Look At the Bigger Picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you book your next trip away, take a minute to think about the potential harm you\u2019ll do to the environment and the steps you can take to reduce your impact.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest misconceptions is that sustainable or eco-friendly travel will make your trip more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, taking a few simple steps to respect the area and protect the local communities and environment will make your holiday all the more rewarding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eco-Friendly Travel Tips &#8211; 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