Global warming is the talk of the day and going green is the need of the hour. Also, it is the duty of each and every person on earth to protect their environment from deteriorating further. You can protect the environment by following a few easy steps even when you are taking an eco friendly holidays trip.
Do you want to know how to take eco friendly holidays?
1. Eco-Friendly Transport
- Do you know airplanes emit more carbon than all other modes of transportation? It is actually wise to choose a destination where you can travel by road or rail but it is not always practically possible. If you cannot avoid air travel, make sure you take a direct flight or a one-stop over-flight.
- Once you have reached your destination, use public transport like trams, suburban trains, buses shuttles, etc. as much as possible. This is helpful as a green way of traveling when compared to taking a cab or going for a car rental service.
- Are you planning to visit a place near your hotel or vacation rental where you are staying? If so, go on foot or on a bicycle. Bicycle hires are available everywhere.
- Pack lightly. Are you wondering how it will help the environment? Lighter baggage means reduced fuel emission and heavier baggage means increased fuel emission.
2. Eco-Friendly Accommodations
Many hotels have switched over to eco-friendly holiday practices. They use renewable energy sources like solar energy wind energy etc. The cleaning products that they use in their hotels do not contain any harmful chemicals that can endanger the earth. They take the right measures to recycle waste. The bedding that they provide is non-toxic. If you search the internet, you are sure to find loads of ‘green hotels’. Make sure you contact the hotel and the previous customers to find out if the hotel is eco-friendly.
3. Save Energy
Save electricity and energy by switching off the lights when they are not needed. For example, switch off the charger once your phone has been charged. Avoid using washing machines because washing machines use a lot of water. Don’t waste paper. Electricity, water, and paper are precious and are not to be wasted if you want to protect your environment.
4. Avoid Pollution
Don’t leave trash in any place you visit. Are you planning to go on a beach holiday? It is the beaches that are most polluted by the visitors. Don’t through Plastic bags, bottles, and trash on the sand. Make sure you never litter the beaches.
5. Try Local Food
If you buy local food you are playing a role in the economic growth of the locality and you are reducing the carbon footprint too. If you buy packaged food, the packages and shipments affect the environment.
6. Plant Trees
Green trees are the best tools to decrease carbon emissions and increase oxygen in the atmosphere. And plant trees whenever and wherever possible.
Little steps taken by you will help in making big changes. Remember that little drops make mighty oceans.
