Green Outings
Spring break is right around the corner for many students, teachers, and parents. Many have yet to plan their trip. Are you in that category? I know I am. So as time begins to tick away, let me toss out some ideas to think about when going green during your next vacation
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Stay close to home: Take advantage of what the cities and towns around you have to offer. For many of us, there are a good number of museums and galleries, parks, sporting events, and/or restaurants within00-150 miles of home.
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Before leaving home for more than a couple of days, unplug appliances to save energy. Turn off your thermostat.
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Travel with several water bottles; this way you won’t have to buy bottles of water along the way.
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Avoid Styrofoam cups/containers and carry-out. If at a restaurant, avoid “end of season” foods items on the endangered list. Eat local items.
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Like outdoor activities? Choose endeavors that do not threaten the environment, like motor watersports.
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Stay in a green hotel. While staying in a hotel, don’t wash your towels every day. And save complimentary shampoo to use/reuse.
Here are some articles I thought were good for additional useful reading:
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Green Eco Services: Ski Green
