{"id":321908,"date":"2024-07-10T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/?p=321908"},"modified":"2024-07-10T09:21:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T13:21:11","slug":"sustainable-summer-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/sustainable-summer-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Ways to Travel Sustainably This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is a prime time to get out of your normal routine and explore someplace new. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, you can have fun on a trip while watching your carbon footprint. Here are 5 ways to level up your travel this summer:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Choose Your Summer Destination Wisely: Where To Go<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re vacationing with the family or with friends, we suggest picking a place that <\/span>promotes sustainable tourism<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re looking to explore a new country, some places that are known for their ecotourism include: <\/span>Costa Rica, Spain, Singapore, and Greenland.<\/span><\/a> But, if you\u2019re wanting to stay a bit closer to home, <\/span>Rocky Mountain National Park, The Florida Keys, Maine, Sanibel Island, Halfmoon Bay, or the Appalachian Trai<\/span><\/a>l might be great options to consider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t choose a location known for its ecotourism, you can channel your eco-friendly efforts in the way you get from here to there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 To Fly or to Drive?: How To Get There<\/b><\/h3>\n

Depending on how far you have to travel, the way there will look different. In terms of sustainability, you\u2019ll find the 2 most common forms of transport actually release the highest CO<\/span>2<\/span> emissions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The transportation industry makes up about 28% of the total greenhouse gas emissions every year, according to data from the <\/span>United States Environmental Protection Agency study in 2022.<\/span><\/a> Making up this 28%, your normal, gas-powered cars and trucks release about 82% of the total carbon emissions<\/a> in the industry, while planes make up around 9% of these emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of taking a plane or car, take to the railways and hop on a train. Trains are both eco-friendly and fast, while emitting <\/span>66-75% fewer carbon emissions than cars and planes.<\/span><\/a> Additionally, buses, boats, subway systems, walking, or biking are options that are both eco-friendly and practical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just the traveling part of your trip either. During your stay, taking advantage of public transportation systems is not only a way to decrease your carbon footprint, but it\u2019s also a way to experience the new place as a local does. Walk to dinner, bike around a park, take the bus to a museum, and more! There are many ways to have fun on vacation while living sustainably!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0 Home Away From Home: Where To Stay<\/b><\/h3>\n

To travel sustainably, you must also take into consideration the place you\u2019ll be staying. Opt for sustainable lodging options whenever you can, whether it be a hotel or Airbnb<\/a>, Vrbo<\/a>, or something else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it mean to be \u201csustainable lodging”? It can be defined as <\/span>\u201cestablishments that have a holistic approach to sustainability, implementing practices that minimize harm to the environment and have a positive impact on local communities.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

This can look like a hotel or rental home that runs exclusively on <\/span>renewable energy<\/span><\/a>, supplying eco-friendly cleaning products, using solar panels for hot water, and implementing a reusable system for rainwater. It can also include being constructed using green materials or with sustainability in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, sustainable lodging extends to how the building interacts with the community and wildlife around it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n