What are the top 5 things to consider to make your holiday as sustainable as possible? Whether you holiday in the UK or abroad, there are a number of things you can consider to make your holiday more sustainable and lower your environmental impact.
Here’s our top 5 sustainable travel tips for a more eco-friendly holiday.
- Eco-Friendly Accommodations: Opt for eco-friendly accommodations that prioritise sustainability practices such as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and support for local communities. Look for eco-certifications or green hotel ratings when booking your stay.
- Sustainable Transportation: Minimise your carbon footprint by choosing sustainable transportation options such as walking, trains, buses, bicycles, or electric vehicles whenever possible. Consider offsetting your carbon emissions for flights by investing in carbon offset programs.
- Pack Light and Smart: By packing essentials only, you reduce excess luggage and fuel consumption during transportation. Choose durable and multi-purpose travel essentials, pack reusable items such as water bottles, shopping bags, and utensils. Pack eco-friendly toiletries in refillable or biodegradable packaging. Choose light, eco friendly laundry sheets for washing on the go!
- Support Local and Sustainable Tourism: Explore destinations that support local businesses, artisans, and tour operators that prioritise sustainability and contribute to the local economy. Choose activities and experiences that promote cultural heritage, wildlife conservation, and environmental stewardship. Not only do you learn about the area you are visiting, you are giving back to local people.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: This goes without saying but continue to practice the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Minimise your waste by reusing items whenever possible. Pack a reusable tote bag for shopping, avoid single-use plastics, and dispose of waste responsibly – in designated recycling and composting bins.
By following these sustainable travel tips and packing smart, you can minimise your environmental impact while enjoying a memorable holiday and this wonderful plant we inhabit.
