This article will tell you everything you need to know about sustainable travel. Just follow these six top tips, and you’ll soon be able to explore the world with a clean conscience.
Less is almost always more, and how far you travel is no exception. It’s much more practical to head for destinations closer to home, especially if you’re only going away for a short break. Not only is it more sustainable, it will be much easier for you to plan as well.
From your hotel booking to your meals and souvenirs, support local businesses that work in a sustainable and resource-conserving way. Doing so will also help you to become better acquainted with your host country and its culture.
Plastic waste frequently piles up on beaches in particular, so why not take some time during your trip to get involved in a clean-up campaign or organise one yourself.
Switch off fans or the air conditioning when leaving your hotel for any length of time. Depending on how hot it is outside, you may not even need to use the air conditioning.
It’s almost impossible to avoid flying if you’re travelling to a far-flung destination, but if you’re travelling somewhere closer to home, you can save a lot of CO2 by taking the train instead of the plane.
Support climate protection projects to offset emissions produced by air travel. Many airlines enable you to participate in such schemes when you purchase your ticket. Alternatively, you can support initiatives such as atmosfair: simply calculate the carbon footprint of your flight and select a project that you would like to support.