The Luggage Blog

Traveling green isn’t as difficult as you might think… in fact it could be as simple as a walk in the park!  Here are some tips on ways you can travel eco-friendly.  (We promise they’re not all that corny!)

1. Visit A Green Location

• Travel to a walkable city
• Go on a camping or hiking trip
• Visit National Wildlife sites or National Parks
• Visit one of the 7 US Eco-Travel Destinations

2. Stay at a Green Hotel

Some hotels offer free parking for hybrids, use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances, and even provide space for Eco organizations.  For more information, check out American’s 10 most Green Hotels

3. Travel Locally

• Reduce fuel consumption (and save on fuel costs)
• Eat and drink locally and support businesses that don’t import food

4. Use Green Modes of Transportation

• Drive, don’t fly
• Take a bus or train
• Rent a hybrid
• If you do fly, be sure to fly non-stop to save on fuel

5. Plan Green

• Don’t buy newspapers and magazines just to pass the time
• Bring your iPod and listen to podcasts
• Use a PDA for a paperless Itinerary
• Look up maps online with a wireless device

6. Pack Green

• Pack light
• Buy durable luggage…better quality = less purchasing = less waste
• Use ExOfficio undergarments

About ExOfficio products:
17 countries, 6 weeks, and 1 pair of underwear: the Give-n-Go Brief. This is the one pair that you want in your suitcase. It’s odor resistant and moisture wicking. Plus, you can wash and hang it to dry, and you’re ready to go for your next adventure. ExOfficio clothing field-tested and approved by the African Wildlife Foundation.

7. Green Your Gift

• Be sure gift will be used
• Give a consumable gift: chocolates, coffee, wines, flowers
• Buy a local gift… Avoid items that had to be shipped in order to reduce emissions
• Use green packaging-make sure it will be used again or recycled