Are YOU an Eco-Friendly Traveler? Read These Tips!
Written by Kathy Steinemann
Scientists have spoken: Mankind is destroying the planet. It seems simple enough to cut carbon emissions while we are at home, but what about vacations or business trips? You can be kind to the environment even while you travel.
Here are some tips that will steer you in the right direction.
Plan and Prepare Well in Advance of Your Travel Dates
1. Forego paper tickets and book electronically via telephone or online. You will save paper (and time).
2. Discontinue the newspaper while you are gone or have it delivered to the local library or doctor’s office instead.
3. Before setting out on your trip, reduce the heat on the hot water tank, lower the thermostat, and unplug all electronics (like cable boxes, cordless telephones, and DVD players).
Eco Friendly Ideas and Trends
Most people would love to “do the right thing” if it were convenient, fun, inexpensive, and made you feel good. Going green is a learning process for us all. Choosing to buy eco-friendly products and learning environmentally postive tips is a process and requires knowledge and awareness. This blog is dedicated to providing quality information to help all of us do our part to protect the environment.