Everyone wants the islands to remain heavenly, the cities to breathe easily, and the forests to be a safe home for animals. How can each of us contribute to this? It is in our power to take care of nature on our trips.
It is not necessary to be an avid eco-activist for this, and you will not lose in comfort either. Dip.org.ua has prepared some tips on how to travel with care for nature and make small steps to change the situation for the better.
Choose less harmful transport
The impact of transport on the environment can be assessed according to various criteria: energy efficiency, energy source, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide emissions. Noise, the number of passengers, the behavior of the driver or pilot, and many other details play a role. It is difficult to take into account and compare all the factors for different types of transport, but there are basic recommendations that you can focus on.
- For travel up to 500 km, it is better to prefer the train or bus.
If you decide to go by car, follow the rules of eco-driving: take your friends with you, turn off the engine at stops, slow down and slow down, and do not run the air conditioner unnecessarily.
- It is important not only how to get there, but also how to move around on the spot.
The ideal option is on foot or by bike. If this is not suitable, give preference to public transport. For travel to places where it is inconvenient to get on the bus, try to rent cars with an electric or hybrid engine.
Book sustainable hotels
Eco-hotels differ from ordinary ones in that their owners care about how they affect nature. Such hotels are initially built taking into account all the details.
Avoid disposable items
Buy less plastic and use things more than once. Take on a trip a textile bag or a light backpack and a couple of shopping bags to add purchases. It is better to protect the suitcase with a fabric cover than to wrap it with layers of film every time.
Carry water in a reusable bottle with you. For coffee, take a thermal mug, thermos, or Tumblr, and for street food, a lunchbox. Avoid straws for cocktails.