The greening of the travel industry-whether away for business or pleasure is now required. Here are some tips to help you choose where to spend your travel dollar and green-up your trip:
- Greening your travel starts even before you leave home by unplugging unused appliances, turning down the thermostat of the hot water heater, adjusting your AC/heater thermostat and stopping your newspaper
- Book flights electronically and book flights with airlines that recycle the waste created when serving food and beverages to passengers
- Book your guestrooms and meeting rooms with hotels that are clearly interested in protecting our environment, and let management know that’s why you chose their hotel
- Participate in the hotel recycling programs by placing recyclables in appropriate bins
When you leave your hotel room, turn off the AC/heat, lights, TV and radio and close the drapes - Eat at organic restaurants that serve healthy food
- Try to incorporate “Car-Free” days into your trip. Use public transportation when available or when renting is needed
- If renting a car is necessary, rent from places where hybrid and low-emission vehicles are available
- Carry a water bottle and refill as needed and try to avoid carry-out
- Buy local products; talk to local people, and enjoy your time
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