Ever thought about what eco-friendly travel really means? Although the word sustainability is everywhere lately, it seems that we are not doing enough to learn more about it. Mass tourism contributes to the destruction of the environment and harms it in the long run.
We, as TripLegend, want to change that and create a new, eco-friendly travel environment where our travelers make a positive impact on our world just by traveling.
The World Tourism Organization describes sustainable tourism as "tourism that takes full account of its present and future economic, social and environmental impacts, taking into account the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities".
"It's important that they begin to see their customers not as mere units of consumption, but as guests who want to be healed and transformed," says Anna Pollock, the founder of Conscious Travel, and continues, "Our conscious or mindful alternative is about less volume, congestion, hassle, destruction and harm and more meaning, purpose, value, peace and fulfillment. In short, not more, but better."
We also believe that the only way to create a livable environment is to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. To achieve this, we have reinvented the idea of responsible travel and created eco-friendly travel solutions for the future. But what can travelers do to travel green?
Every time you eat a meal, get a place to stay, or do activities, you can have a positive impact just by traveling.
Paula Vlamings, the chief executive of Tourism Cares.
Environmentally friendly travel with sustainable travel agencies
You can prefer eco-conscious travel agencies for your next trips as they are well aware of what our world is going through and how global tourism is destroying it. Eco-friendly travel agencies will always try to make sure that you get the local experience and reduce the damage that we do to the environment.
Avoid plastic (waste)
When you travel, take your reusable water bottle with you. When shopping, always take your reusable bag instead of using plastic bags. Every year, an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags consumed. That's over one million per minute. Raising awareness about eco-friendly travel products and avoiding the use of plastic is essential to create a change. Always make sure to educate yourself and others around you about sustainable solutions.
More on the topic of plastic and how sustainable designer furniture can be created from plastic can be found at here.
Support Local Businesses
When it comes to sustainable tourism, it is important to mention the importance of local businesses. Supporting local communities helps them to benefit from the tourism industry. This way, your travel money isn't spent on big international corporations. You're also helping to create an eco-friendly travel environment. By keeping things local, you also have the chance to feel the real atmosphere of your destination.
Fly (if at all) Economy Class
The carbon footprint you create as an airline passenger is proportional to the actual footprint of your seat. Business class is a waste of space and burns an absurd amount of fuel.
Simon Calder, travel correspondent for The Independent
When you fly, it's important that you choose economy class. Of course, this is only one small of many decisions you make, but it does have an effect.
Learn hereWhat we do as TripLegend to make our travels more sustainable.
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