The Need to Travel Green

Jackie Binion | 17 April 2007 |

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A round-trip flight from New York to Anchorage, Alaska expels 2,632 pounds of carbon dioxide per person. Areas once untouched are beginning to see massive amounts of traffic leaving footprints where there once were none. Cruise ships that take travelers to visit some of these destinations dump anywhere from 5 to 7 gallons of sewage per passengers in the same waters that they cruise.

It is the eco-conscious traveler’s nightmare. How do I get myself to these amazing destinations without causing undue harm to the environment? Thankfully, some airlines and most hotels have started to find ways to cut energy use over the past couple of years. There have been increases in the number of travelers by air and water, so the efforts have not quite caught up to the increase in demand.

Elizabeth Eaves, in an article at Forbes.com, discusses ways that travelers can help by adjusting their travel habits. Traveling by rail has proven to be better for the environment and most travel options other than air are typically better for the environment. Take advantage of linen re-use programs at your hotel and always ask about recycling your newspapers and bottles.

By using less energy in your travels you can make a difference. Making the change can be the hard part. Read Eaves article for more suggestions on traveling green and how the industry has responded to the need for such changes. Be sure to check out the picture slide show with even more ideas.

Jacqueline Binion - Blizzard Internet Marketing, Inc.