10 Great Ways To Make Your Overseas Trip More Eco-Friendly (& Even Save Some $)
Travel and tourism is taking a toll on the environment. Here's how you can reduce your carbon footprint and even save some cash
Mention eco-friendly travel and you might think of camping or backpacking. But eco-friendly travelling is so much more than that. There are many other “green” things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint and protect the earth.
Ecotourism is a rapidly growing industry, thanks to greater awareness and more environmentally conscious travellers trying to do their part. Regardless what type of travel you choose, conscientiously making sure you leave nothing behind but footprints can go a long way.
Ready to embark on your green journey? Here are some simple ways to minimise your carbon footprint while travelling, and even save money while you're at it!
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Aside from eco-friendly accommodations, choosing fair-trade travel agencies also helps to ensure that your travels are environmentally friendly.
Design your trip using an eco-friendly, socially aware travel agency such as EXO Travel. It helps you tailor sustainable travel experiences by regularly carrying out assessments and on-site inspections before classifying hotels as Eco-Friendly or Socially Aware, supporting local charities and fair-trade shops, and actively supporting community-based tourism projects such as Cultural Revival in Cambodia and saving wildlife and nature in Indonesia and Vietnam.
It also ensures that its partners such as retail shops and hotels practise everyday sustainability by reducing waste and using biodegradable products.