How to travel ecologically: tourists were given useful tips

In recent years, more and more tourists are beginning to think about minimizing the damage to the environment from travel. Some vacationers transfer from airplanes to trains, and some try to combine the pleasant with the useful, bringing benefits to local communities.

However, there are less global things that every tourist can do. Travel portal Enjoy Travel has given travelers seven useful tips on how to make their travels more environmentally friendly.

1. Say “no” to disposable things. Organize your meals on the road in such a way as to reduce the use of disposable dishes as much as possible. You can eat in establishments where food is served in reusable dishes, or you can prepare food in the kitchen yourself, I also use such utensils.
2. Take reusable things with you. Bring reusable cutlery, crockery and other items you need from home, such as a cup, water bottle, spoon, fork, knife, bags and more. This will not only reduce the amount of waste produced, but sometimes even save you money, as many places give customers a discount if they take the product in their own container or cup.
3. Go digital. Downloading boarding passes and other documents to your devices instead of printing them out also helps reduce waste. The same goes for downloading books and magazines instead of picking up reading material at the airport. If you still can’t give up a paperback book, consider going to your local library and borrowing a book.
4. Pack zero waste toiletries. On the one hand, we are talking about soaps, shampoos and toothpastes that do not contain harmful waste and are not tested on animals. This is especially relevant for those who are going to relax in nature. On the other hand, we are talking about reusable tubes, into which you can pour the products you need.
5. Take into account the type of your accommodation. Booking self-catering accommodation or camping is a great way to reduce waste. You can shop at the markets, buying products without plastic packaging, and cook your own food, which eliminates waste at takeaways and restaurants. You’ll also find it easier to recycle and compost your trash if you’re not staying at a hotel. If you can’t give up the convenience and comfort of hotels, look for those that have an ecological or green policy.
6. Choose environmentally conscious airlines. No matter how much you would like to completely give up air travel, sometimes it is simply objectively impossible. However, you can give preference to airlines that reduce the amount of single-use plastic on their flights. If you bring your own eye mask, headphones and blanket, you can also reduce waste during your flight.
7. Do your research. Research your destination for local recycling regulations, zero-waste restaurants and cafes, and bulk shopping at supermarkets and farmers markets.