Are you going to travel? Enjoy your vacation without harming the planet

Traveling is really good. Nothing better than exploring new places and getting to know different cultures. But what many don't think about is the negative impact that tourism has on the environment.

Many popular destinations are threatened by increasing pollution, environmental risks, damage to property and excessive use of natural resources. And this is without considering the pollution caused by travel to these destinations.

UN announces agreement on carbon neutrality for aviation by 2050

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations (UN) agency, announced this Friday (7) an agreement for the sector to achieve carbon emissions neutrality in 2050.

Thinking about it, the UN News (*) gathered tips to help tourists enjoy their trips and leave with the certainty that their favorite tourist destination will not be harmed. O Curto News selected some of them for you. 💚

♻️ Ditch single-use plastics

Generally used for less than 15 minutes, disposable and single-use plastic items can take more than a thousand years to break down in the environment. Choose reusable bottles and bags wherever you go so you can help ensure there is less plastic waste in the ocean and other habitats.

💧 Use water sparingly

No geral, os turistas usam muito mais água do que os moradores locais. Evite o desperdício! Ao deixar de trocar diariamente os lençóis e toalhas durante as estadias em hotéis, por exemplo, podemos economizar milhões de litros de água por ano.

🍅 Encourage local commerce

By purchasing local products, you help boost the region's economy, benefit communities and help reduce carbon footprint, since the transport of goods is less. This is also true at mealtime, so enjoy fresh, locally grown produce whenever you can.

(I.e. Use public transport

Transport is one of the main contributors to increasing carbon footprint of tourism. Instead of private taxis, explore using public transport such as trains, buses and shared taxis. You can also ride a bike, which offers a convenient and inexpensive way to explore and learn about a place.

Bicycles for the planet

If everyone adopted cycling as a means of transport, the world could reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by almost 700 million tons per year – the equivalent of Canada's annual emissions.

🗑️ Leave no trace

Put trash in the trash and do not remove or alter anything without permission. Let's ensure that we leave only good memories in our path, and not marks that could cause environmental damage.

Share these tips! A moment of happiness – as holidays should be – should not mean harm to our planet. 🌎💚

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