There are simple steps you can take to make your travels more environmentally friendly without having to go to the extreme and ditch your hotel for a yurt out in the forest. When trying to go green, even the smallest actions count. Below are five simple steps you can take to green your travels.
- When booking your hotel, check to see if it is Green Seal or Green Leaf certified. Hotels that are certified must follow certain environmental procedures, such as having access to recycling, energy-saving appliances, and make efforts to have guests reuse towels and sheets if they are staying longer than one night.
- Rather than printing out your boarding pass, itinerary, and tickets – email them to yourself and access them through your smartphone. Most airlines have systems in place that will let you check in by scanning your cell phone. You’ll not only save paper, you’ll stay better organized.
- Instead of taking cabs or renting a car, walk or use public transit as much as possible. It’s not only the greener option, but you’ll get a better feel for the city you’re exploring and might even stumble upon hidden gems (a cool vintage store or a delicious little bakery) that you may have missed out on if you were in a car. Continue reading
