How to Travel Green
Many of you out there are trying to squeeze in an end-of-summer vacation. One last hurrah before starting the back-to-school hustle and the post-Labor Day push at work.
One reason that travel can be so fun is because we give ourselves permission to bend the rules a little -- who hasn't ordered dessert, or had french fries instead of salad "because I'm on vacation"? It's great to relax and indulge, but one area where you should stay vigilant is in your green practices.
This great video from Howcast has some smart and easy tips for ways to keep your vacation from inflating your carbon footprint beyond all recognition. The big surprise for me was that day flights cause less damage to the environment than night flights. Who knew?
They also recommend staying at a green or eco-friendly resort. This will soon be easier to do, because in 2010 AAA is adding an eco-designation to their hotel reviews. Welcome news for anyone who's ever spent fifteen minutes clicking through a website trying to figure out if a hotel recycles or or not!
Other advice includes packing lighter, unplugging those energy vampire appliances while you're away, and using public transportation. All good ideas! Check out the video for the complete list.
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