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The use of disposable plastic items while traveling is hard on the environment, hard on the communities left with the garbage, it\u2019s expensive, and it can often be unhealthy. No traveler wants to leave a trail of plastic behind them, but many don\u2019t know how to avoid it.<\/p>\n
Here are 6 simple ideas of how to cut back on your disposable plastic use:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is becoming more critical these days.\u00a0 Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda have all made plastic bags of all kinds illegal to bring into and use in these countries.\u00a0 Also, in light of our Carbon Neutrality in Peru<\/a>, it is important to avoid plastic while traveling (and at home!).<\/p>\n According to TAP (Travelers Against Plastic<\/a>), carrying a reusable water bottle and a method to clean the water, helps avoid the waste of hundreds of millions of plastic bottles each year.<\/p>\n >>The Best Water Bottles for Travel<\/a><\/p>\n Why carry a reusable bottle and method to clean the water:<\/p>\n BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n CHEAPER<\/strong><\/p>\n BETTER FOR COMMUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n HEALTHIER<\/strong><\/p>\n DO THE MATH<\/strong><\/p>\n A\u00a0Grayl Bottle<\/strong><\/a> (staff favorite!), SteriPEN<\/strong><\/a>, or LifeStraw<\/a><\/strong> can allow you to drink water from anywhere! Whether you’re traveling in cities or wilderness both of these options are light weight and excellent solutions to make sure your water is safe and clean to drink.<\/p>\n Many of us when traveling, end up grabbing a garbage bag or plastic laundry bag<\/strong> from our hotel rooms to store dirty clothes or shoes. To avoid this, think ahead when you are packing, and take along a tote bag or something similar to avoid using the disposable plastic bags you may find in your rooms on your trip.<\/p>\n For your toiletries<\/strong>, use a non-disposable clear bag.<\/p>\n Get a rain cover for your day pack<\/strong> so that things inside stay dry.\u00a0 Many day packs now come with an integrated rain cover.<\/p>\n Dry bags<\/strong> can be used to keep your electronics and clothing dry.<\/p>\n It\u2019s estimated that we use over 500 million every day in America, and most of those end up in our oceans, polluting the water and killing marine life. We want to encourage people to stop using plastic straws for good. If we don\u2019t act now, by the year 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.<\/p>\n If you like straws in your mixed drinks, sodas, smoothies, etc, maybe look for a glass, stainless steel, or paper alternative that you can bring with you on your travels (and around at home).<\/p>\n Check out the Strawless Ocean’s website<\/a> to learn more about this and what you can do.<\/p>\n Check out fun and creative non-disposable straws >><\/a><\/p>\n This is another very simple way to cut back against the use of disposable plastic. Before you travel the next time, think about buying refillable shampoo and conditioner bottles. Fill them up before you leave for your trip.<\/p>\n Instead of getting a disposable cup when you order a coffee to go, use a reusable mug.\u00a0 It is also useful to take a drink with you when you are out and about.<\/p>\n FURTHER READING\/IDEAS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Want to share<\/strong> what you’re doing to fight against the use of disposable plastic while traveling? Make sure to tag us on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The use of disposable plastic items while traveling is hard on the environment, hard on the communities left with the garbage, it\u2019s expensive, and it can often be unhealthy. No traveler wants to leave a trail of plastic behind them, … Continue reading \n
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\n6) Reusable Coffee Mug<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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