Sustainability

Nothing says adventure quite like the open road! In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to plan a Europe road trip and make it as sustainable as possible. Read More: 4 Sustainable Items To Pack For Your Next Outdoor Holiday in Scotland Looking For Something Else? This post is sponsored by Moon Travel Guides, the … Read more

The quiet humming of the tracks, the gentle rocking of the carriage, the snotty children touching the shared table. For the most part, train travel is easily one of the most enjoyable, and sustainable ways to travel and to see the United Kingdom. Keep reading to discover the seven best places to visit in England … Read more

If you’re here, I bet that you’re itching to travel! Whether you’re planning a major international trip or a local adventure, these eco-friendly travel products are great additions that you won’t regret adding to your suitcase. Let’s dive in! 1. Reusable-Collapsible Containers I know what you’re thinking: “Containers, really? I don’t have space for that. … Read more

Birthday gifts. Holiday season gifts. Friendly gifts. Apology gifts. I love you gifts. Going on an adventure gifts. Whatever the occasion, we’ve created a gift guide of the 9 best sustainable gift ideas to give the travel lover in your life, or maybe just to treat yourself instead! Read More: Experience Days for Two: 7 … Read more

We live in a world where plastic packaging is the norm and although this is changing, plastic is still the norm. In this guide, we’ll explore the best cheap, and easy ways to reduce plastic while traveling, without breaking the bank or adding too much gear. Cutting out plastic doesn’t have to mean losing the … Read more

“It’s only one straw,” said 7.7 billion people. Paper straws are becoming all the rage, but are they really that much more sustainable than plastic straws? And what are these wheat straw things? We all turned our backs on plastic when the video of the turtle with a straw in his nose went viral, but … Read more

Unless you’re flying first class, long haul flights leave something to be desired in terms of comfort, so in order to arrive at your destination feeling somewhat refreshed, there are some specific carry on essentials that I highly recommend. These items are all vegan and cruelty free to our knowledge in order to further and … Read more

With climate change on the rise, more natural disasters than typical seasons, and animals dropping like flies, there is no better time than today to implement these easy green resolutions in your life! By the end of this guide, you’ll have seven easy and affordable (if not free or money-saving!) ways to be more sustainable. … Read more

Sip tea in the jungle tree tops or lounge on a beach outside of Los Angeles. Sleep in a hammock with no wallks What could be better? Doing it sustainably at an eco lodge or eco hotel! We asked 13 travel bloggers to recommend their favorite eco lodges. Keep reading to discover what they said! … Read more

“One American household emits 8.1 metric tons of CO2 each year through food consumption alone. Yes, that’s TONS. The production of food accounts for 83% of emissions, and its transportation accounts for 11%” (CNN). Wherever you live in the world, it’s likely that your carbon footprint is much larger than you might expect. With fires terrorizing the … Read more

According to Carbon Brief, tourism is responsible for 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Guardian tells us that a trip from London to Rome (flying) has a carbon footprint of 234kg of CO2 per passenger which is more than is produced by citizens of 17 countries every year! This lack of eco friendly … Read more

Wherever your next adventure takes you, good shoes are a must. Not only will they appear in your photos, but they also need to keep your feet a well-regulated temperature and protect them so you can explore all day long, no matter the terrain. We asked travel bloggers to recommend the cute and comfortable travel … Read more

It may come as no surprise to you that in answer to the question “Travel by flight or rail, which is more sustainable?”, rail travel produces far less CO2 per passenger then a flight to the same location would. But unfortunately we can just take trains everywhere. In this post, we wanted to provide information … Read more

Periods don’t need to be taboo or detrimental to the environment, so let’s talk about how to have a zero-waste period. This post is for anyone and everyone, whatever you identify as you should know about periods and if you have a period, you should know how to have a zero-waste period. Every person who … Read more

UPDATE: As of Sept. 2019, The Green Vic has finished it’s 3 month run in Shoreditch, London. From talking with the owner we know that he hopes to try the same principle again, but is unsure of the locations. Be sure to follow them on Instagram to stay up to date. England is known for … Read more