The world is or our home. The land, the sea and the air – are all given free for us to fully utilize, enjoy and dominate over other creatures. Thus, it is rightfully due to maintain and preserve our natural habitat. As responsible travelers, we can actively share our part to conserve and safeguard the environment from its total loss and destruction. Follow these handy and simple tips of environmentally-conscious acts throughout your travel and wherever you will go and stay from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
Use safe and eco-friendly items
As much as possible choose and utilize biodegradable products over non-biodegradable. Refrain from using detergents, bathing soaps, moisturizing creams, hair shampoos and sunscreen lotions which may contain harmful chemicals and substances that may directly contaminate fresh bodies of water and endanger coral reefs.
Bring recyclable water containers
Use refillable and recyclable water bottles for drinking while on travel. You can help reduce the impact of using too much plastic and proliferation of wastes every after thirst-quenching activity.
Consider accommodations wisely
Depending on locations you will be, be mindful of your places to spend a night or week. You can choose to stay in some good locals’ houses, working farms or smaller inns rather on large, luxurious hotels. In this case, you will enjoy an extraordinary adventure on the countryside and at the same time save a budget and the environment, as well.
Go green at your own room accommodation
When staying at hotels, keep your room cool only while being there by plugging off unnecessary electrical appliance and turning off the air conditioning or heater. Refrain from throwing up litters in the room’s trash bins instead use the lobby’s or common areas’ waste receptacles. Learn to recycle trash; you can utilize for other purposes the empty tin cans, beverage bottles, chocolate boxes and the like.
Buy and eat local
Instead of purchasing imported products, consider the local items. Also, choose to dine over local food around. Ensuring that they are locally sourced, you are also helping the environment by patronizing lesser moved products by transportation as well as contributing to the general income of the locality.
Reduce your carbon footprint
Engage in environmentally-friendly modes of transportation and activities. Go biking and tour the city. Walk, navigate and socialize around with your company and meet some locals. Utilize public transportation --- it is cheaper alternative than using service car or hiring a taxi. When renting out cars, consider a hybrid or the smallest vehicle for less fuel consumption. Further, choose and book non-stop flights --- it is rather economical than having connecting or transfer trips and also, reduces your share of carbon emission. Moreover, whenever possible, limit the use of your vehicle(s) when doing some errands around or catching up a favorite show nearby – instead take a walk. It is a healthier form of exercise then.
Love the flora and fauna
Learn to respect every living being at your surroundings. Do not engage in activities that may directly harm the forests. Wild animals maybe around – don’t disturb them. Leave them in their natural habitat and don’t bring them home as pets. Follow established rules governing care and protection of zoos, wildlife parks, fishing ponds, lakes, marine sanctuaries and other protected areas.