During summer and early fall, road trips are very popular. Why not protect the natural and cultural environment of the places you visit? That means conserving plants and wildlife, respecting local cultures and ways of life; and contributing positively to local communities.
Since the amount of tourists crisscrossing the globe is nearly 1 billion per year, it’s important for travelers to minimize their individual impact on the earth's natural and cultural treasures. Taking a green approach to travel is an easy and essential way to protect the places you love to visit, not just for yourself but for the travelers who come after you and for the people who will continue to live there long after you've gone back home.
Here is a list of ideas and techniques that will help you save money and protect the environment while traveling:
1. Don’t drive everywhere, walk as much as possible.
2. If you are not able to walk to your destination, get on your bike.
3. Improve MPG. Keep tires inflated to their manufacturer-specified pressure, employ steady acceleration and drive at a steady speed that requires fewer gear changes.
4. Don’t charge electronics off car battery. It might be convenient, but it increases fuel consumption.
5. Remove rook racks. They increase the car’s weight and reduce aerodynamic efficiency.
6. Carpool! You actively reduce air pollution, increase outdoor air quality by having 1 car on the road instead of 4.
7. When traveling by plane, pack light. Your luggage is weighed at check in so that the amount of fuel needed for the flight can be calculated.
8. During your hotel stay, try not to waste energy unnecessarily.
9. Where possible, use public transportation. It is a great way of getting around and most towns and cities have adequate bus coverage.
10. Always remember to unplug all electronics and appliances before you leave home.
Since the amount of tourists crisscrossing the globe is nearly 1 billion per year, it’s important for travelers to minimize their individual impact on the earth's natural and cultural treasures. Taking a green approach to travel is an easy and essential way to protect the places you love to visit, not just for yourself but for the travelers who come after you and for the people who will continue to live there long after you've gone back home.
Here is a list of ideas and techniques that will help you save money and protect the environment while traveling:
1. Don’t drive everywhere, walk as much as possible.
2. If you are not able to walk to your destination, get on your bike.
3. Improve MPG. Keep tires inflated to their manufacturer-specified pressure, employ steady acceleration and drive at a steady speed that requires fewer gear changes.
4. Don’t charge electronics off car battery. It might be convenient, but it increases fuel consumption.
5. Remove rook racks. They increase the car’s weight and reduce aerodynamic efficiency.
6. Carpool! You actively reduce air pollution, increase outdoor air quality by having 1 car on the road instead of 4.
7. When traveling by plane, pack light. Your luggage is weighed at check in so that the amount of fuel needed for the flight can be calculated.
8. During your hotel stay, try not to waste energy unnecessarily.
9. Where possible, use public transportation. It is a great way of getting around and most towns and cities have adequate bus coverage.
10. Always remember to unplug all electronics and appliances before you leave home.
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