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REDUCE THE IMPACT OF YOUR TRAVEL ON THE CLIMATE!

For many of us, travel allows us to enrich our experiences on this beautiful planet, connect with loved ones, and restore ourselves. Yet we know that traveling contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and worsens the climate crisis. Many of us struggle with this conflict. If you travel, take action by learning about the best ways to reduce the impact of travel on the climate.

Below are some commonly agreed upon best practices to reduce the carbon footprint of your travel:

1. Consider trains, buses or efficient cars for trips under 500 miles
2. Whenever you fly, choose nonstop economy
3. Buy less, do more
4. Look for local food, and reduce food waste
5. Buy carbon offsets for all of your travel

Two carbon offset choices:

SEEDS FOR THE SOL     TERRAPASS

If you are interested in diving deeper into ways to lessen the climate impact of your travel from several reliable sources, check the links below:

The Ocean Foundation: How to reduce your carbon footprint when you travel

Sustainable Travel International: How to reduce the carbon footprint of your travels

Washington Post, 9/10/21, How to actually make your travel better for the planet