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Sustainable tourism is incomplete without supporting the local economies and heritage artisanal work. It is true that over the last few years, and especially in the wake of a global pandemic, people are now taking sustainability more seriously which is great but thereu2019s still a long way to go. Choosing sustainable travel essentials, slow travelling and mindful travel habits are all steps in the right direction and we hope that your journey with us becomes all of this and much more!
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Each year, more than 1.4 billion tourists travel to the many beautiful destinations of this planet. Once the travel bug gets to you, it never leaves. And whoever has it, knows how enriching and fulfilling an experience it can be and how difficult the last few years have been with the entire world shutting down due to the pandemic. However, that has only made the need for sustainable travel more pertinent! Overtourism and purely commercial tourism pose many serious threats such as air and water pollution, damaging the local environment and economy and increased plastic waste. Carrying these sustainable travel essentials is the perfect mix to make your trips both fun and environment-friendly so let’s get started without further delay!
1. Bio-degradable and Reusable Tableware Plastic cutleries are easy and essential but not only are they non-biodegradable but are injurious to animals. Aquatic animals are often found with plastics in their bellies that can turn fatal. Instead, you could carry sustainable dinnerware made from bio-degradable ingredients like bamboo or sugarcane pulp. At Chalo Green Products, we have a range of plant-based tableware that is sustainable and has great aesthetic value. Easily disposable, these are a must-have for your sustainable travel plans!
2. Cloth, Canvas or Jute Bags From packing shoes to carrying clothes, plastic bags are everywhere. Every store staff will probably hand you one once you are done shopping; but you could instead use bags made from clothes, canvas or jute while travelling that is eco-friendly and durable. When you are out shopping in the local market, get these bags or check our website and pick the one most suited for your travel needs. They won’t break down easily and nor will they break down our precious but fragile ecosystem! Pro tip: Use newspapers to wrap your slippers in!
3. Reusable Water Bottle While travelling, keeping hydrated is necessary. Carrying packaged bottles of drinking mineral water or buying one made sense in the past when many places lacked safe drinking water. But now plastic bottles are more a threat than convenience; dumping them carelessly leads to the extinction of ocean species and pollution. Instead, using alternatives like reusable copper bottles can quench your thirst and cause no damage to the environment.
4. Sustainable Sleeping Bags If you are an outdoor person, then you will probably find any opportunity to go camping or hiking. And if you do, then you should carry eco-friendly sleeping bags. Made from recycled materials, it is not only not harmful to the planet but also ultra-light and easy to carry. They are truly great if you are a hiker or a backpacker!
5. Reusable Coffee Sipper Coffee lovers know how important that morning cuppa is for a great day, and a reusable sipper makes the whole experience a thousand times better by adding sustainability to the brew! You can simply use it instead of getting a takeaway cup. So, for all the coffee lovers out there, travel to any country or continent without the fear of missing out on your caffeine fix!
6. Eco-friendly Fashion and Beauty Products Beauty and fashion are important parts of our lifestyle but the environmental impacts of those harmful minerals and plastic bottles can make the whole experience bitter. You can instead go for sustainable items like natural shampoos and soap bars. Our neem wood tooth combs are great for your personal use and are safe for the environment as well.
Conclusion Sustainable tourism is incomplete without supporting the local economies and heritage artisanal work. It is true that over the last few years, and especially in the wake of a global pandemic, people are now taking sustainability more seriously which is great but there’s still a long way to go. Choosing sustainable travel essentials, slow travelling and mindful travel habits are all steps in the right direction and we hope that your journey with us becomes all of this and much more! Read our blog here to know more about adopting sustainable travel habits.
