While we all love traveling and realize that taking plane rides is an essential part of seeing the world, there is no doubt that it is not the most eco-friendly way of travel. If you are concerned about the impact that your flying will have on the environment, there are some things you can do to reduce the damage done.
Check out these tips which will help you to make your plane travels more eco-friendly.
Try to Go Direct
The fewer flights you fly on, the smaller your carbon footprint on the world will be. With this in mind, if at all possible, try to travel to places with direct connections with whatever your home airport is in order to only feel your impact felt on one flight instead of multiple ones.
Carbon Offsetting
Most airlines nowadays offer up an option to customers to “carbon offset” the environmental impact of their flights. This usually comes in the form of a monetary donation made to organizations that serve to plant trees and other vegetation to remove CO2 from the air.
Only Fly When Necessary
Flying is sometimes a necessary option for travel, but it doesn’t always have to be done when more eco-friendly options are available. For example, if you are thinking about flying from Washington DC to Boston, why not ride the Amtrak train instead, a much more eco-friendly option?
