How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Bring a reusable water bottleStay hydrated, while also being environmentally conscious and not buying a bunch of bottled waters on your trips. I have a favorite. I will fill it half with ice and the other half with water at the beginning of the day and my water stays cold all day long and I usually even have ice long after my bottle is empty and I need to refill it. It’s great, because it also saves you money too.
Skip the strawSo many places now are banning plastic straws, because they aren’t recyclable and mostly just end up in the ocean, aspiring to become a part of that plastic island. If you travel internationally, you’ll notice that you don’t even get offered a straw in many places. If you must have a straw, travel with a reusable one. I have several stainless steel and copper straws that I put in my purse to use when I’m out. If you hate the feel of metal, try bamboo instead or a silicone top for your metal straw.
Bring your own utensilsWith the same idea about straws, I generally travel with a set of bamboo utensils. Why? Because I love eating at food trucks, but I hate plastic utensils…and there’s never anyplace to recycle them (if they even are recyclable). There’s also the fact that sometimes those plastic forks and knives are just not sturdy enough for the food you’re eating. Have you ever had a fork just snap in half while trying to eat something heartier? Well, bamboo forks will never do that, plus, you can wash them and reuse them without worrying about BPA and degradation.
If you don’t care if you have a whole range of utensils, then check out these awesome travel utensils from Humangear. They’re made for camping, but no one’s going to bat an eye if you whip these out at the food trucks, especially in Portland.
Shop at farmers’ marketsSupport local farmers, butchers, florists and artisans by shopping at open-air markets. Not only will you be putting money back into a community to help it thrive, you’re also keeping small businesses alive. By purchasing fresh ingredients that you can eat right away or do a little preparation with back at your lodging, you’re saving money over a traditional sit-down meal.
Find sustainable restaurantsWhile not always budget-friendly, I try to look for restaurants who use local and seasonal foods. This means that your food doesn’t have to travel far to get to you, plus you’re getting the freshest dishes possible, so it’s a win-win. There are lots of sustainable restaurants that pass their savings on to you, so not only are you getting awesome food, but you aren’t paying more for it either. Locally-sourced food is a great way to really feel your destination as well.
You never know what you’re missing until you get out and see things from the point of view of a local. You’ll get some fresh air, exercise and even find a hidden shop or café that you can come back to. This is also a great time to let your kids take the reins and learn to navigate the subway map or figure out the best walking route from your hotel to wherever it is you planned on going. And if you tend to get swollen ankles from tons of walking, then get yourself a pair of good compression socks for sightseeing or to wear when you get back to your room.
Stay in an AirbnbWhile this isn’t necessarily eco-friendly all on its own, it comes with benefits built-in that you don’t think about: there’s no housekeeping, so unless you’re washing all your linens and towels everyday, you’re saving water. You can also opt to put your Do Not Disturb sign on your door instead, so you skip cleaning days that are unnecessary when you’re staying in a hotel. Reuse things, save them from having to replace your half-used soap or shampoo. In the meantime, turn off as many lights as you can while you’re in the room, and all of them when you leave for the day. These things still help in the long run.
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Ironically the true scientific data and corresponding consensus hasn’t actually changed a jot to accommodate their false notion that man’s carbon footprint is responsible for climate change. Renowned professionals in the field of science who support no particular political agenda still factually contend planetary alignment, Milankovitch cycles, not man’s carbon footprint or livestock farts is responsible for fluctuations in earth’s weather cycles. Contrary to the diabolical assertions of global left-wing propaganda it’s been the same way for at least two hundred fifteen million years.
Earth’s orbital changes have influenced climate, life forms for at least 215 million years
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Earth’s orbital changes have influenced climate, life forms for at least 215 million years
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