Sustainability is not just another trendy term in Urban Dictionary.
Sustainability is the set of terms and conditions that nature herself sets and we should follow so that she can continue to exist. Every second of life on earth leaves behind carbon footprints. The goal of sustainability is to keep the latter as small as possible.
The heart of tourism is beating fast at a time when the pulse of the environment has plummeted. As tourism peaks and millions of people around the world experience the thrill of wandering, our great home, the environment, is expending more and more energy to meet the demands and challenges of its inhabitants.
Any individual effort to protect it is not a drop in the ocean. It is a precious life preserver. Even during your holidays, you can show your gratitude to nature with small acts that save it from exhaustion and unnecessary waste. Travelling eco-consciously does not make the travel experience any less enjoyable or more tedious. On the contrary, it makes it more meaningful, in every way. The ways in which you can travel with sustainability in mind will introduce you to a world of appreciation for your surroundings and nature’s abundance.
Getting around by local transport or on foot
For your commute, use local transport and avoid extra emissions with your own vehicle. Local transport will give you a better understanding of the place you are visiting, and you will be able to get in touch with the locals and learn useful information that will make your wanderings even more exciting. It goes without saying that all of the above will happen as well if you travel on foot or by bike.
Prefer tote bags and reusable water bottles
Do you only use plastic bags and have never held a tote in your hands? Unfortunately, we have grim news. Plastic bags may be produced in no time but they will decompose when we no longer exist. A cloth bag can be reused as many times as you wish and can hold whatever you buy during your trip.
Behave in your accommodation as you would at home
If you have a daily habit of conserving energy at home, you can rest assured that the environment is grateful. Maintain eco-consciousness on your holidays and treat your room as you would your personal space. Avoid unnecessary water consumption, turn off the TV when you are not watching, the air conditioner when you are out of the room and the lights when natural light can meet your needs.
Eco-friendly hotels are the next big thing in hospitality
Hotels that operate with an ecological consciousness, adopt sustainable practices (e.g. zero plastic use) and do not waste natural resources (e.g. water) represent the new era in tourist accommodation. By choosing such accommodation you are actively contributing to the protection of the environment during your holiday.
Support local economy
Buying and consuming local products from the destination you are visiting, supporting producers and local businesses, is an important step towards strengthening the economy of the region and of course, respecting the environment.
Respect natural wealth and avoid actions that can damage it
In the year 2021, leaving your waste behind when visiting the beach is absolutely out of the question. Not littering should by now be an implied agreement. Participating in voluntary beach cleanup activities can breathe life into beaches.
