2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Have you ever wondered that it is only thanks to environmentally conscious people that some of the heavenly corners of our planet are still clean and green? Ecotourism's simple tips will teach you how to benefit even while on holiday. Try it! Everything is very easy and simple.
Even the mighty and indestructible Everest suffers from rubbish mountains erected by ungrateful tourists. The problem is so critical that the authorities in Nepal have ordered the climbers of the highest mountain in the world to leave a deposit of $ 4,000, which is withdrawn if climbers do not bring back their waste.
But not so many tourists visit this attraction - only about 300 people a year. What can we say about other heavenly corners of our planet, to see which thousands of tourists come? The Maldives, for example, is visited by about 900,000 tourists annually. Not surprisingly, the local authorities were forced to create an artificial island - a garbage dump. The same goes for the historical views of Egypt. Soon, near the pyramid of Cheops, it will be possible to see a garbage pyramid.
The topic of the formation of ecological consciousness among modern tourists is becoming more and more popular. If you love to travel, but would like to leave behind a trail of a pioneer, and not a "carbon footprint", then use the rules of the "green" tourist.
1. Take care of your trash
Do you want to organize a picnic behind the hotel, explore the rainforest or climb the mountains? Think about where you will put the accumulated garbage later. It is not at all difficult to take a special waste bag with you, leaving it in the nearest trash can. If you were able to bring your things to the resting place, then you can easily carry empty containers to your destination. The problem is that trash left in nature can destroy someone's habitat, eventually contaminating the water source and soil. Animals can eat, for example, a plastic bag or solid waste and die.
In addition, in many countries there is a strict system of fines for garbage that has not been brought to the trash can. This is a rather painful topic for inexperienced tourists. For example, discarded beach trash, cigarette butt or gum in Singapore will cost you 1,000 local dollars.
2. Give preference to durable packaging
A rag eco-bag can solve the problem of plastic bags, and a reusable water bottle will save you a mountain of plastic containers.
3. Choose the right souvenirs
Souvenir craftsmen are often not stopped by the Red Book. Endangered species of animals or plants go to cute knick-knacks that have been gathering dust in sideboards and on bookshelves for years, not bringing any more joy.
Obviously, you shouldn't buy African elephant tusk figurines or dried wings of rare tropical butterfly species. But even if the population of any species of animal is not close to zero, this does not mean that you need to buy 10 wallets made of snake skin. There is little environmental responsibility in such an act.
4. Skip some exotic foods
Shark fins, turtle soup, crocodile tail, whale meat and more. Of course, some people have only one chance in life to try such a dish. But this is exactly the kind of life experience that should be abandoned in order not to become one of the reasons for the increase in demand (and, accordingly, supply) for the brutal killing of endangered animals.
5. Buy local farm produce
If possible, give preference to organic products produced locally at your place of arrival. In this way, you will help local producers as well and contribute to reducing the carbon emissions that occur during the transportation of products from other countries. Therefore, forget about foreign soda, chocolate bars and chips at least for the duration of your trip. And why is all this, if in the same countries of Southeast Asia, for example, you are surrounded by sweet and alluring exotic fruits from all sides?
6. Choose a "green" mode of transport
In a recent study, scientists from Canada found that 25% of cars are responsible for 90% of all pollution associated with vehicle exhaust. It's better not to even think about the consequences of 100% traffic. At the same time, not a single day of city dwellers can do without a "refreshing" inhalation of carbon dioxide and other carcinogens.
When traveling around the green and clean corners of the planet, try to keep them as clean. If you really can't stand on your own, and you are tired of public transport, then give preference to a bike ride. And it doesn't roll great? You can rent an electric car, a hybrid car, or a car with a fuel cell engine.
7. Stay in green hotels
Recently, tourists are increasingly paying attention to the environmental component of the hotels in which they stay. In an effort to meet the latest eco-trends and not lose customers, hotels of all levels apply the principles of saving water and electricity, use alternative energy sources, properly dispose of waste, use environmentally friendly materials in construction, and even conduct educational work among staff. In order to find out if a hotel is concerned about the environment, it is enough to find information about its special environmental certificate (LEED, Green Hotel, Green Leaf, Green Key).
By the way, some hotels attract tourists by the presence of exotic dishes and shows with wild animals. Here you can also follow the principle and refuse such a hotel. It will even be possible to save money, because turtle soup for lunch is not offered for a beautiful smile.
8. Find sustainable entertainment
Traveling around Indonesia, for example, you can refuse to visit the zoo in Surabaya, which has been nicknamed the zoo of death due to unbearable conditions for animals.
Studying the traditions of the Faroe Islands, one should not admire, let alone take part in the mass slaughter of black dolphins and whales.
If you come to enjoy the South African views, do not settle for the services of organizing a hunting safari.
Do you want to try your hand at scuba diving somewhere near Bermuda? Don't forget the importance of conserving endangered coral reefs.
When planning which places you want to visit in a new country or city, study the cultural program also from an ecological point of view. There are many reviews and advice on this topic posted on the Internet. There is no need to create a buzz by funding the extermination of species or the mistreatment of animals.
9. Try to relax outside the box and without harm to nature
Comfortable rooms in five-star hotels are hard to refuse. But at least once you can try to relax in an unusual way. "Green" tourism with each new season is more and more heard. And the fantasy of nature conservationists is not asleep: ecotourism, rural or agritourism, diving or rural tourism, ecological educational programs, and so on. The selection is truly impressive.
10. Little "green" tips
Remember to turn off household appliances when traveling. While in a hotel room, do not turn on the air conditioner unnecessarily or leave the lights on in the bathroom. Use water sparingly, as in some countries it is a truly invaluable resource.
It may seem that in some way these tips are limiting your vacation. But now the topic of ecology concerns everyone.
“I'll just try once and nothing bad will happen” is not a very successful type of adult behavior, is it?
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