{"id":10554,"date":"2019-07-24T13:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T13:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/blog\/?p=10554"},"modified":"2019-07-24T13:00:27","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T13:00:27","slug":"reduce-carbon-footprint-traveling-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/blog\/reduce-carbon-footprint-traveling-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Traveling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s estimated that by next year, roughly half<\/a> of the UK and American workforce will be <\/span>freelance<\/span>. This means, among other things, a lot more freedom to travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s more, the nomadic lifestyle and global wanderlust has become exponentially popular in the West. The unfortunate truth is plain to see: while the demand for travel is higher than ever, the act of travel itself can be highly detrimental to the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, there are many small steps you can take while traveling to minimize your impact on the well-being of our planet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our list of practical changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint while exploring the globe:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Eat Local\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Choose local street food over big chains to offset emissions from fast-food giants like McDonalds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, important note: <\/span>do<\/b> eat local, <\/span>don\u2019t<\/b> eat the local wildlife.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the best things you can do to help the planet is limit your red meat consumption (and all meat, if possible). While the <\/span>burning of fossil fuels<\/span><\/a> accounts for the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture is still responsible for a whopping 9 percent, with livestock making up 4 percent of this. On your next trip, why not try out vegetarianism or veganism?<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Change Your Flight Patterns<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Air travel is the least sustainable way to get from here to there. However, airlines like <\/span>Delta<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>United<\/span><\/a> do have programs that let you compensate for the emissions you\u2019ve generated while flying. After calculating the carbon footprint of your travel with the airlines\u2019 respective carbon calculators, you can donate to a number of carbon reduction program, including forest conservation and renewable energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this won\u2019t make much of an impact, because, well, planes still burn ridiculous amounts of fuel. While offsetting your emissions certainly helps, it\u2019s much more impactful to try and fly less frequently. Even airlines are entering the conversation. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently launched a new campaign called \u201cFly Responsibly\u201d in which it urges travelers to ask themselves three simple questions before booking a flight:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n