 Use of Reusable and Recyclable Materials

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/travel/how-to-travel-sustainably

Tourist can choose ecofriendly materials which can be reused and recycled. It is

important to reduced the use of plastic in order to sustain the environment. One of the

easiest ways to reduce your plastic and consumption of single-use products is to pack a

reusable water bottle as a tourist. Other reusable and environmentally friendly items that

can promote sustainable tourism.

Cutlery and small containers. Taking along a small container for snacks can help

reduce your plastic consumption, as can reusable cutlery. If you’re short on space, even

taking one item, such as a foldable spork, can help reduce your footprint.

Reusable straw. Plastic straws are known to harm wildlife and pollute the oceans, and

in recent years have increasingly been replaced with alternatives, and in some cases,

banned entirely. But with the travel industry lagging behind on these changes, you may

want to consider bringing your own stainless steel or collapsible straw.

Toothbrush and toiletries. Choose a bamboo or biodegradable toothbrush, and bring

soaps, shampoos and conditioners in refillable silicone bottles, like the GoToob from

humangear, a San Francisco-based company that makes a number of travel-friendly

products.

Sanitary products. Consider using a reusable silicone sanitary cup over disposable

tampons, applicators and pads, which often contain plastic and other synthetic materials

that can harm the environment.

Clothesline. Take a pegless clothesline to hang up on your balcony or in the bathroom

for small laundry loads and delicates.

Kindle or iPad over books. Bringing your books along in digital form can lighten your

load and save paper at the same time.

Tote bag. Pack a cloth bag for extra souvenirs, a day out or shopping. Doing so is likely

to minimize picking up plastic bags along the way.

Cloth napkins. Using cloth instead of paper napkins means less trash every time you

eat. Take a few along and pop them in with the laundry when they get dirty.

Sunscreen. Many sunscreens contain oxybenzone, which is toxic to the symbiotic

algae that live within corals. Bring along a reef-safe option, such as Raw Elements,

instead.

Soaps. Consider bringing along an all-use biodegradable soap such as Dr. Bronner’s,

which can be used to wash your body, hair, dishes and clothing.

 Supporting locally made crafts and Souvenirs

Link:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/sustainable-travel-

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The three pillars of sustainable tourism are employing environmentally friendly

practices (reduce, reuse, recycle); protecting cultural and natural heritage (restoring

historic buildings or saving endangered species); and providing tangible social and
economic benefits for local communities (ranging from upholding the rights of

indigenous peoples to supporting fair wages for employees).

Locally made crafts and souvenirs are not always cheaper, but purchasing them

ensures your contribution to the economy will have a more direct and positive impact.

As a tourist, by choosing to support locally made crafts and souveniers from the locals,

it gives them funds for themselves. It automatically contributes to the economy and

sustain the specific tourist spot.