So with spring break right around the corner I was curious to see if there were any good ideas out there to be more "green" when we on vacation. I found some really good ideas:
- Use Public Transportation: trains, buses, subways are good ways to save money gas
- Pack Light: don't bring more luggage than you need it adds weight to whatever transportation
- Book an Eco-Friendly Hotel: if you have the choice, try to stay at a place where they care about the environment too by using recycled materials and conserve more energy
- Shoot Digital Shots:rather than using a disposable camera, you'll get better pictures anyway!
- Rent a Smart Car: If you have to rent a car, rent a hybrid or a compact car
- Conserve In-Room Energy: turn the lights and air/heat off when you leave your hotel room
- Don't Generate Unnecessary Laundry: do you really need a new towel or your sheets changed everyday?
- Consume Locally: try to eat meals that were made right in the area you are visiting instead of eating foods that have traveled thousands of miles
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Very good tips! Hope your spring break was fun=) Thanks for the post;)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips Shannon! There are always "litte" things we can do to protect our environment regardless if we dont feel the impact at the moment. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteVery cool post Shannon! I never really thought about ways that I could be environmentally friendly on a trip. I think that you came up with some really great ideas! I didn't know that they had eco-friendly hotels, and I never thought about renting a hybrid car. Great ideas. Also, I totally agree with your tip about unnecessary laundry. I think that it is ridiculous that some people want new towels every day, and that they also want new bedding every day. There is no way that your bedding and towels get too dirty to reuse in one day. I think that it is super wasteful to get these items changed every day. I hope that people are starting to realize this more and more. Think of the amount of water that could be saved if people made this change. Great job!!!
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