Here are some eco-friendly travel tips:
Before leaving:
- Turn down your thermostat at your house before you leave.
- Unplug appliances that use phantom energy – coffee pots, microwaves, chargers, stereos, televisions.
On your way there:
- Take a bus.
- Fly direct if you can, it uses less energy.
- Travel light – take only what you need.
- Take a refillable water bottle with you.
- Fill re-usable containers with the products you need instead of buying additional sundries.
When you are at your vacation destination:
- Find an eco-friendly hotel (see the Green Hotels Association link), while you are there reuse your towels.
- Walk around town or use public transportation.
- Rent a bike.
- If you have to rent a car – ask for a hybrid.
This is must follow traveling guidelines. I think every traveller should follow this guideline.
I think this is a very effective guideline before and on the way of traveling. Like, unplug appliances that use phantom energy, take the bus, refill a water bottle, Turn down your thermostat at your house before you leave, etc.
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thats an nice advice for helping our planet. As you said earlier in regards to the care of vehicle – do proper tire inflation, tune-up, oil change and please don’t leave your vehicle idling for long periods of time and FUEL CONDITIONING. Every one can Increase Fuel Efficiency ++ Reduce Carbon Footprint if they are using good fuel conditioners..:):);)