Sustainable Goods That Must Be
on Your Packing List for Vacation

Are you someone who loves venturing across the globe without letting nature lose its serendipity? Well, here’s an article about a sustainable packaging list for vacation to help you pack your bags for your next trip to travel in a responsible manner.

Starting from how you can reduce plastic waste on your travel to identifying sustainable travel items, here are the top 5 things to include in your bag before you hit the road for another memorable trip.

Water bottles that you can reuse

Staying hydrated during every trip is a must. To minimise or even eliminate the use of plastic cups or bottled mineral water, carry a reusable water bottle with you all the time. Whether you are on your way to the airport, on the plane, or sightseeing like a local at your trip destination, your own water bottle is one of the most important things to take on a vacation. You can carry empty sustainable bottles through security and fill them up at restaurants or water fountains.

Just like water bottles, you can also include your own travel coffee mug and ask for a refill whenever you want to have a hot cuppa. While this item takes up very little space, it helps you to reduce plastic waste generation.

Reusable utensils and straws

Two things that should top your packing list for vacation are reusable utensils. If you like to savour local cuisine, you will find that most roadside eateries offer single-use plastic utensils for food and drinks. This is the time to act sustainably and use your own reusable cutlery and utensils.

Whether you travel to hot and humid countries or cool ones, carrying your own straw helps you sip your drink and not feel guilty about adding more plastic waste to the environment.

Storage containers

When it comes to sustainable travelling, one of the travel items to always be on your packing checklist is a set of storage containers. To choose containers wisely, go for silicone ones that can collapse into smaller units when not in use.

You can pack some snacks in the containers to avoid buying food in plastic packets while starting your trip. These containers also come in handy when you eat from a local restaurant and want to take back some of the leftovers. Instead of plastic containers or aluminium foils, take out your own eco-friendly containers and inspire people around you to do the same! 

Reusable multipurpose bags

Whether you want to go shopping or bring back wet clothes from a beach party, ditch plastic bags for reusable sustainable bags. One of the best options to include in your packing list for vacation is jute bags.

You’ll be amazed at how many times you get to use your eco-friendly bags during your travel. Each time, you’ll help in making an impact towards creating a cleaner and greener environment. 

Soap & shampoo

Yes, we know you can find these toiletry items at your accommodation. However, if you carry your own soap and shampoo bar, you reduce the use of plastic in which toiletries are packaged at your hotel.

It is one of the most important things to take on a vacation when you want to travel responsibly. In case you have a stay at more than one destination, imagine how many plastic cases you save by just carrying your own soap and shampoo bar. 

Other than including all these sustainable travel items in your luggage, try to travel in an eco-friendly way! Avoid printing tickets unless necessary, use public transportation to enjoy yourself like a local, bicycle away for health and the environment and find out your unique ways to give back to nature! 

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