Next time you travel, consider making small adjustments that could have a big impact on the environment. From toiletries and towels to restaurants and recycling, "sustainable tourism" can help you preserve the local culture while you enjoy it.
Bring toiletries: Many hotels offer soaps, toothpastes, shampoos and more to help their guests feel comfortable and keep their luggage lighter. Using these amenities creates waste from the plastic wrappings, paper boxes and plastic containers they come in. Instead, bring your own toiletries in reusable containers.
Use glass, not plastic: If your hotel room comes with glass cups, use them instead of plastic ones to reduce the impact on the environment. Using plastic means throwing away not only the cup but also the plastic wrapper it came in. Also, plastic can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills.
Don’t make coffee: It’s better for the environment -- and more of an adventure -- to grab a mug of coffee at a café than use the hotel room coffeemaker. You’ll likely use less electricity and avoid the waste that comes with foil coffee wrappers and plastic cream containers, stirrers and cups.
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