10 WAYS TO PRACTICE ECO-TOURISM TO BE A MORE GREEN TRAVELER
                     10 WAYS TO PRACTICE ECO-TOURISM
TO BE A MORE GREEN TRAVELER.
PLAN A GREEN VACATION.
Being a traveler is easy, being a responsible 
traveler….is literally just as easy. While travelling 
can do wonders for our mind and enrich our lives, it 
can also have an obstructive impact on our big, 
beautiful earth. That’s why sustainable tourism is 
starting to catch on; giving our love to travel and 
desire to be more sustainable here’s some eco-
friendly travelling tips.
1.PACK LIGHT:
The heavy your luggage, the more fuel is 
needed.
Even something as small as a cellphone 
multiplied across the number of passengers 
affects the weight of a plane.
More to the point, it’s easier and more fun to 
travel when you’re not loaded down with bags.
2.MODE OF TRANSPORT:
Compared with any other mode of transport, 
flying, unfortunately, induces more amount of 
carbon per passenger.
So, whenever we can and time permitting, we 
can try taking the bus or train, which is also a 
great way to do some sightseeing end route.
If you do have to fly and it’s a long haul, go 
for a non-stop flight. Not only it is a time 
saver but a direct flight will always be more 
fuel efficient.
3.SAY NO TO STRAWS:
 If you want to contribute to our global plastic 
problem and reduce your plastic consumption, 
saying “no” to straws is one of the easiest 
ways to do it.
 Straws are a big no-no if you want to be the 
ultimate green traveler, as they are super 
disposable and fill up the landfills like crazy.
4.TOUR CITIES ON  FOOT:
 If you’re exploring a new city or just 
exploring your backyard, instead of driving 
your car or taking a bus, why not walk? 
 You’ll not only save on unnecessary pollution, 
it’s also a good exercise.
 And you’ll likely notice more like a new 
boutique or a hidden statue! Than if you were 
cruising by in a car or on a bus.
5.SAY NO TO PLASTIC BOTTLES:
 Learning to say no to plastic is the first step in reducing your 
plastic consumption on your travels, and allows you to 
positively influence those around you.
 It’s opting for an alternative, asking for no straw/spoon/sauce 
cup etc., and remember to pack an alternative for the times 
you really want that meal or coffee to go. 
 We get it; it’s hard, really hard, and sometimes really 
awkward. Sometimes it also means missing out on that cold 
drink, ice cream, or takeaway meal that you really want. But 
until manufacturers learn to wrap things in non-plastic 
wrapping again, it’s essential.
6.DON’T STRAY FROM WILDLIFE:
 When hiking around a national park or natural 
reservation, take care in staying on the designated trail. 
 The trails are there for a reason, as some plant species 
are extremely delicate and won’t grow when trampled 
by people.
 For example, Bluebonnets first grow underneath the 
ground and take a good long while to have the strength 
to sprout. If people continue stepping on the ground 
they are trying to sprout in, they can’t grow and that’s 
no fun!
7.DO NOT RIDE OR IN ANY WAY 
EXPLOIT WILDLIFE:
 Similar to not feeding or approaching wildlife, you 
should never exploit it either. 
 This means no swimming with dolphins in pools, 
riding elephants in Asia, going to zoos, taking 
pictures with drugged tigers in Thailand or own any 
exotic pets, and more.
 Animals are meant to live separate lives away from 
human, so don’t exploit them in any way. 
8.NEVER EVER BUY WILDLIFE   
PRODUCT: 
 Every day, we’re faced with choices regarding the purchase we may 
make what you might not know is that those purchase could have a 
harmful impact on wildlife.
 While in the Caribbean you see shelves full of coral decorations and 
tortoise shell accessories. Or in antique shop, you find a unique Ivory 
tusk intricately designed. Or in Australia, you find a surf shop filled 
with shark teeth necklaces.
 The fact is, we all need to refrain from purchasing these sorts of 
products. 
 This demand continues to feed wildlife crime and destroys populations 
of elephants, marine turtles, rhinos, and tigers, amongst other species. 
 Be a good little traveler from here on out and forego any wildlife 
products!
9.OPT FOR E-TICKETS INSTEAD OF 
PAPER:
 By now we know, not to print documents when we 
don’t have to, and recycle whatever paper we do use. 
 Paper production and pulpwood harvesting contribute 
to climate change and threaten some of the last 
remaining natural forests and the people and wildlife 
that depend on them.
 E-tickets meanwhile have come a long way from their 
wonky early days. 
 Having your smartphone scanned at airports and train 
stations is often seamless.
10.CHOOSE TOURS THAT DON’T 
HARM THE ENVIRONMENT:
 Many environmental minded groups offer eco-trips 
and outings that strive not to harm natural 
resources, wildlife or people.  
 You can also choose to stay in hotels that have 
sustainable practices like harvesting rainwater and 
not heating or air-conditioning rooms or spaces that 
are unoccupied.
Therefore, to be an efficient green traveler always 
spread the word and pass your green travel habits on 
to others. You’ll multiply the effect – something you 
all need to do, for all the trips you plan to take.