Have you ever felt disgusted about the plastic waste lingering around on your vacations to beaches and hills? Well, it's time to wake up and acknowledge that our travel habits involve a lot of single-use plastics. Plastic trash is harmful to the surrounding natural habitats as well. Here are some simple tips to make your trip plastic-free!
Many hotels chains and tourists spots are notorious for their considerable contribution to plastic bottles. There's no denying that you need plenty of hydration throughout your vacation.
When you are out on a vacay, you might resort to buying one bottle after another to quench your thirst. But, by carrying refillable bottles, you can save up money and reduce enormous plastic waste.
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Many hotel chains are giving away the tradition of plastic bottles for lotions, body gels, and shampoos. These days, you'll notice that even biggies in the hospitality industry opt for plastic-free packaging or dispensers.
Regardless, we suggest you carry personal toiletries to limit plastic usage. Also, you can let the hotel know that you discourage the use of single-use plastic bottles to spread the word.
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One of the most annoying sights on a beach vacay is spotting plastic waste lingering around. Especially during the holidays, where the footfall on the beach is high, the amount of plastic bottles and items getting tossed around is high. So, if you are heading to the beach, make sure to dump the plastic waste in the garbage cans and not elsewhere.
It's incredible to see how many places worldwide have banned plastic carry bags. As a responsible traveller and shopper, you should refrain from accepting single-use plastic shopping bags. Instead, you can carry a personal shopping tote for a plastic-free experience.
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We all love ice cream, don't we? Well, we can reduce our contribution to plastic waste without hampering our love for ice cream. In summers, where the ice cream sales are usually at their peak, so is the use of plastic ice cream cups.
By switching from cups to cones, you can add a nice crunch to your sweet treat and do a big favour to the environment!
Carrying your cutlery might feel a tad inconvenient, but it would also result in a significant drop of single-use plastic cutlery. Even though most public and tourist spots create awareness about plastic waste, they might find it hard to offer cost-effective alternatives.
Also, avoid buying snacks that come in plastic packaging. Instead, you can carry delicious treats in stainless steel or glass boxes from home.
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Travelling plastic-free is pretty easy if you ditch those minor yet impactful habits!
