New Year holidays are a great time to relax, and many hotels are overwhelmed with tourists at this time. Using the "all inclusive" service, we forget about taking care of the Planet - after all, the hotel provides all the amenities. It is rare to find a hotel where environmental protection takes precedence over material gain. And if at home we can somehow influence our ecological footprint, then it is much more difficult to do this outside the home. But nothing is impossible with a strong desire. And if you follow our previous advice and have already decided for yourself to reduce your harm to the environment, then we have some ideas for you on how to do this:
- When you leave your room, don't forget to turn off the electricity. In many modern hotels, a system has been thought out, according to which electricity works only on the card of a living guest. If there is none, turn off the TV, kettle, air conditioner, light in the bathroom and bedrooms and other accessories when leaving;
- do not forget about attentive attitude to water;
- to maintain an optimal temperature and save on heating, close the windows with blackout curtains in the hot season and let in sunlight in the cold season;
- do not use disposable soap, shampoo, slippers, etc., after which debris remains. Take everything you need with you in a small travel container;
- do not order food delivery in disposable containers - explore local cafes;
- do not take different brochures and handouts that you definitely will not need, do not order newspapers, etc. - all information is available on the Internet;
- pay for hotel services by card or other non-cash method;
- use the elevator as little as possible - walk up the stairs more;
- use public transport - at the same time it contributes to a deeper study of the local culture;
- rent a bike and encourage hotels to provide such services;
- when ordering a transfer or excursion, try to share transport with other tourists to reduce emissions into the atmosphere;
- express your green stance by being interested in separate waste collection, the use of recycled items and the introduction of environmental technologies in the hotel;
- always try to choose hotels in an eco-format, which are now becoming increasingly popular, or travel with your own accommodation options (tents, mobile vans, etc.);
- do not disturb the local wild flora and fauna, do not visit zoos, dolphinariums and other places where animals are kept locked up.
You probably know many more secrets of eco-friendly recreation - do not keep them a secret, but share them in the comments!
We hope that in the new year, all our joint efforts will help to avoid an environmental disaster and we will have less and less advice on environmental topics.
See also anekdotig:
- Tip: “ Start the New Year by taking care of the Planet! » (December 28, 2015)
- Tip: " Use public transportation or share yours with others " (September 7, 2015)
- Article: " Energy saving at home: simple tips for every day ."
- Article: " Zero Waste Stores: Myth or Reality?" ".
- Photo article: " 7 Days of Garbage in the Photographs of Gregg Segal ".