6 sustainable travel ideas
It's that time of year when some of us start to think about a change of scenery, so we've rounded up a few suggestions on how to make your travels more sustainable. š
1.š¶āāļøš¶āāļøĀ Stay localĀ š©āš¦½šØāš¦½Ā
There's often so much on our doorstep just waiting to be explored. Why not see if you can find a local tour that sparks your interest? We love fellow social enterpriseĀ Unseen Tours, offering alternativeĀ tours around London with guidesĀ who have experienced homelessness.Ā
2. š¶Ā Share your sports stuffĀ ā·
KitUp AdventuresĀ are helping make outdoor equipment more accessibleĀ - you can hire everything from paddle boards to ski's from your neighbours!
3. š Use what you've already got š§µ
One of the most sustainable things we can do, is to use what we've already got. We've found a company that's made it that bit easier -Ā AlpkitĀ offerĀ mending, repair, re-waterproofing and re-lofting for all kinds of outdoor kit, even if itās from other brands!Ā
4. š¤ Be sustainable while you sleep š
If Tents aren't your Thing, it can be tricky to truly know if your accommodationĀ is sustainable. Which is why we were very excited to discoverĀ Book Different. They have a Staygreencheck which assesses 5 areas for accommodationĀ such asĀ management, fair pay, impact on local area and nature. š
5. š²Ā Try aĀ different way to travelĀ š
We know it's not always possible, but we wanted to share for those that would like to learn more about reducing air travel. We found a great B-Corp calledĀ BywayĀ that offerĀ flight free travel packages by train, boat, bus and bike.
6. š Borrow instead of buy š·
It's not just practical stuff for DIY, gardening and cleaning at Library of Things -Ā Ā there's plenty of fun stuff to borrow too! Check out our roundup of Tents and otherĀ adventure Things.Ā
Living more sustainably doesn't have to mean not having fun any more, we hope these tips have shown that you can still explore whilst being kinder to the planet.