1. Unplug before you leave
Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a month long trip, make sure your home isn’t wasting energy while you’re away by unplugging everything in your home. Turn off the sprinkler system, lower the thermostat, and unplug as many appliances as you can – just having them plugged in bleeds energy. This not only reduces electricity consumption but also saves you money.
Sara | mshealthesteem.com
24 Jun 2019These are all such awesome tips and will surely make a big difference. I really appreciate that you brought up not exploiting animals too. So important we stop supporting that! Thank you ♡
Ray
25 Jun 2019Exploited animals is probably one of the most depressing things to encounter when on the road for sure. The less people there are that support these businesses, the less they will operate.
Stacy
24 Jun 2019Love this post! I always try to do my best and do my part, but I also know I could always do better and this is a great reminder of ways I can. I’m a Californian, so I proudly fit the stereotype of already being obsessed with recycling, bringing our own bags for groceries, and using a refillable water bottle! My husband and I decided to travel to South Africa for our honeymoon for so many of these reasons, especially #4 and # 13, and would gladly do it again! Thanks for bringing more awareness to the topic.
Ray
25 Jun 2019Hey Stacy, thanks for sharing your experiences. I love California – the attitude people have there towards the environment and waste is similar to what we have in Australia.
That’s brilliant. Each thing each person does is a contribution.
Foodie Finds Home
24 Jun 2019When I travel, I try to be a conscious traveler. I do bring refillable water bottles, but sometimes that isn’t feasible. I eat local and always look for non-stop flights when possible. There are some things on the list that I did not know about, and I will try to implement them into my travel more! Thanks!
Ray
25 Jun 2019Great to hear!
Rosey
24 Jun 2019If everyone brought a refillable water bottle it would be huge. Not just for travel either. I see many, many disposables left behind on game days.
Ray
25 Jun 2019I know right. It is the #1 easiest change we can make to reduce plastic bottle waste which is a massive problem.
Lavern Moore
25 Jun 2019These are some great tips for eco friendly traveling, many of the tips I already practice. Nevertheless, I found them helpful.
Ray
25 Jun 2019I’m very glad to hear, Lavern! Thanks for the feedback.
Danielle Rice
28 Jun 2019I didn’t think about the souvenir part. That’s quite interesting. Will have to keep all these tips in mind for our next trip.
Ray
30 Jun 2019That’s just how I travel. It could be different from others.
Viktoria Altman
2 Jul 2019Great tips and I didn’t know about several of these. Thank you! I also like to bring my own metal straw (especially in Asian countries where they put straws into everything). And I use a solar battery charger, which I just hang outside my backpack during the day. It collects light and gives my phone an extra boost.
Ray
28 Jul 2019Thanks for your comment Viktoria, and I appreciate your tips here. Taking a reusable straw is such a small thing to implement, but can make a huge different in the grand scheme of things if more of us do it.
Jackie
14 Aug 2019Hi Ray!
Thanks for the great tips. People don’t really realize the environmental impact of traveling. My favorite tip is to travel in small groups to save energy.
Ray
23 Sep 2019Hey Jackie, my pleasure. Smaller groups are both better for nature (and community) and better for your collective experience!