{"id":23421,"date":"2019-05-18T10:43:06","date_gmt":"2019-05-18T08:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=23421"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:40:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:40:55","slug":"reduce-waste-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/reduce-waste-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Actionable Ways to Reduce Waste While Traveling (and Why Responsible Travel Matters)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re living in a wonderful world and it\u2019s all thanks to Mother Nature. Without nature<\/strong> we couldn\u2019t do anything, not even the advanced technology from nowadays. Unfortunately, we \u2013 the humans \u2013 don\u2019t know how to appreciate it properly.\u00a0 The pollution, plastic<\/a> waste<\/strong>, and toxins are killing Mother Nature slowly while all she does is keeping us alive. After all, without trees<\/a><\/strong>, there isn\u2019t any clean air which is crucial for our survival.<\/p>\n

Even with all this pollution we can still take care of nature<\/strong>. Today there are numerous ways<\/strong> we can minimize the waste<\/strong> at home and everywhere we go. Nature is beautiful and wild and if you\u2019re a traveler you know what I\u2019m talking about.\u00a0But even when we travel we can drastically reduce the waste<\/strong>, of course, if you care enough to help Mother Nature. You can be an eco-traveler<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Therefore, in today\u2019s post, we\u2019re presenting 7 actionable ways to reduce waste while traveling:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Invest in Reusable Containers<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Thom Holmes on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Just think of how much a traveler waste with every plastic bottle<\/a><\/strong> of water, especially at the airport where you can\u2019t bring one. But did you know that you can bring a reusable bottle<\/strong> and fill it after you pass the security check?\u00a0As well, many travelers pack their food in plastic bags when they could easily use a reusable container<\/strong> and drastically reduce waste<\/strong>. Moreover, if you\u2019re a coffee lover, get a reusable coffee mug<\/strong> to cut the waste for every to-go coffee you buy during your trip.<\/p>\n

2. Use Eco-Friendly Toiletries<\/h2>\n

Women have a lot of toiletries<\/strong> \u2013 shampoo, balm, shower gel, face wash, moisturizer, deodorant, razors, tampons, toothbrush, toothpaste, and many other beauty products. Of course, men use most of these things, but not as many\u2026\u00a0Anyway, you can cut a lot of waste by simply buying travel bottles<\/strong> for your shampoos<\/strong>. Bamboo toothbrush instead of the plastic one. Menstrual cup cuts a lot of waste that comes with tampons and occupies less space in your backpack. There\u2019s a lot you can improve if you only care about yourself and Mother Nature.<\/p>\n

3. More Walking and Public Transportation<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Church of the King on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Of course, walking<\/strong> <\/a>is ideal and very good for your health, but when you travel you want to visit as much as possible and walking requires a lot of time.\u00a0But, instead of renting a car or travel by taxi, you should travel by public transport<\/strong> \u2013 you save a lot of money and spare the environment from extra pollution<\/strong>. Your visit to that city shouldn\u2019t affect the environment.<\/p>\n

4. Choose Restaurants Wisely<\/h2>\n
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By Luis Kuthekuthe, on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

Our environment suffers a lot because of animal agriculture<\/strong>, so eating in restaurants that serve meat you\u2019re supporting the pollution indirectly. It’ estimated\u00a0that animal agriculture is responsible for 15% of global pollution<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0I don\u2019t say to go vegan<\/strong><\/a>, but eating meat every day is abuse and there are thousands of tasty recipes<\/strong> based on vegetables<\/strong>, fruits, and spices. You should explore this part of cuisine<\/strong> too, especially when you travel.<\/p>\n

5. Pack Your Own Snacks<\/h2>\n

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When we travel, especially when we\u2019re hiking, snacks are our best friend \u2013 they are tasty and a great energy booster. Instead of buying unhealthy snacks packed in plastic from the shop, you can use reusable containers<\/strong> or bags for healthier snacks<\/strong> like nuts, fruits, small veggies, and anything that doesn\u2019t come from a plastic bag.<\/p>\n

6. Shop Ethically<\/h2>\n

Of course, it\u2019s almost inevitably not to enter in a shop during your trip, but you might want to do your shopping from more ethical places<\/strong> that promote reusable bags<\/strong>, reducing the plastic use, and eco products.\u00a0Eco doesn\u2019t mean only healthier for you, it means less pollution<\/strong> for the environment and less animal cruelty<\/strong> \u2013 according to one research conducted by Edugeeksclub<\/em> specialists, lots of big brands are still testing their products on animals.<\/p>\n

7. Go Paperless<\/h2>\n

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Today, technology is everywhere, so as long as you have a smartphone<\/strong>, you\u2019ll no longer need<\/strong> to print your plane\/train\/bus\/metro tickets<\/strong>. You can use e-tickets for most transport in almost every country.\u00a0Do you really need the receipts<\/strong>? I bet you don\u2019t \u2013 just skip them<\/strong>! You certainly don\u2019t need the trash or to get in contact with a toxic paper.\u00a0Finally, we can save the forest by buying eBook readers<\/strong>, so no more trees need to be cut in order to read a book or a magazine. Not to mention how lighter will be your backpack without 3 books in it.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

We are all responsible<\/strong> for the pollution<\/strong> in this world, but we can be and do better. So, next time you travel the world take action<\/strong> and do everything that stays in your power to reduce or even cut the waste<\/strong> and protect the environment \u2013 you\u2019re living here after all.<\/p>\n

Planet Earth is our home and we need to start treating accordingly!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re living in a wonderful world and it\u2019s all thanks to Mother Nature. Without nature we couldn\u2019t do anything, not even the advanced technology from nowadays. Unfortunately, we \u2013 the humans \u2013 don\u2019t know how to appreciate it properly.\u00a0 The pollution, plastic waste, and toxins are killing Mother Nature slowly while all she does is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":23793,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[442,2080,1669,56,58,59,73,91],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n7 Actionable Ways to Reduce Waste While Traveling<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Zero Waste Travelling. 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