travel from a more sustainable way , either to the other end of the world or during a escape to the neighboring municipality, requires a set of actions that could be summed up in what should have been the mantra of humanity since time immemorial: zero impact.
An idea that, applied to tourism, translates (broadly speaking) into sustainable, ethical, responsible management that guarantees cultural integrity and the natural resources ; a point, this last one, which should start even before leaving home, from the moment we prepare our backpack , even for spend a day outdoors . We compiled some simple tricks to make sustainability a way of life, even when we travel.
OUT OF THE TRANSPARENT FILM
It is no secret that the use of traditional packaging, especially in the case of transparent film (aluminum foil, despite being recyclable, falls within the single-use category), is not exactly compatible with caring for the environment . The list of alternatives sustainable It is more and more numerous, from cloth bags with closure to containers created to store sandwiches; however, if you are looking for the most similar system to cling film, that is beeswax wraps.
It is a material made with organic components, such as cotton or natural resin (among others), and prepared to preserve the properties of food at the same level as traditional options, with another difference: once used, simply wash it and leave it dry for reuse.
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AND SINGLE USE PACKAGING
In this case we refer to plastic plates or any container that contains food. Buy in bulk or in small stores, where the volume of plastic is infinitely less, and use, for example, metal lunch boxes to transport them. This Bento Box-inspired model has an airtight seal that prevents leaks.
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Within the category of single use containers , plastic bottles deserve a special mention because of their widespread use. Resort to more sustainable formulas , such as glass or stainless steel, and getting used to always carrying them is one of the best ways to ensure that plastic ones do not fall into our hands again. This one from the Super Sparrow brand is also designed to keep liquids hot for 12 hours; and up to 24 in the case of cold ones.
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NO TRACE OF PLASTIC
Not only in containers and containers, but also in glasses and cutlery. Its great resistance, low weight and ease of cleaning make stainless steel one of the ideal materials for this type of situation. An example is these glasses, the perfect company for a day trip to nature, but also in the case of camping.
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The bamboo , which makes up (along with corn starch, wood fibers and melamine resin) this set of four plates, is another of today's most popular sustainable materials. In addition to being lightweight, they are dishwasher safe.
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OBJECTIVE: ZERO WASTE
Precisely reduce the amount of waste generated is one of the keys to developing more responsible consumption habits. A behavior that should not only be applied to those objects made with particularly polluting materials, such as plastic, but also to those that, although potentially recyclable or biodegradable, also end up in the garbage. This is the case of paper napkins, whose use can be considerably reduced with a gesture as simple as changing them for cloth ones.
