'Green' Vacation Tips

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I realized my love and insight for travelling when I got a chance to visit Puerto Galera for the first time with Seffy. Its a very moving experience for me. No barriers (language, money, race or dads) should stop you from going from one place to another. That's why I love visiting blogs like Pasyalera, Chuvaness (Shopping trip is a LIKE) and OAP. Much more that I like to visit another country lets not forget our very own archipelago. So my next target stop Bohol and Bolinao, Pangasinan.

In travelling we should not also forget our social responsibility for Mother Nature. Greenpeace sent me through e-mail tips that we should remember while vacationing.

Green Vacation tips

Dear Greenpeace members,

Its summer time and if you like thousands of Filipino families are getting ready to escape to your favorite tourist destination, Greenpeace would like to share some green tips to make your holiday a gratifying experience.

1. Unplug appliances at home: Save energy by switching off and unplugging all electrical appliances you before you leave your home.
2. Reduce waste: bring your own bag when you go out, say no to plastic – straws, bags and sachets.
3. Bottle your own water. Bring your own refillable container instead of buying plastic bottles that will go straight to a landfill when you're finished.  - I'm guilty in this category. Will try to make more pictures instead.
4. No natural souvenirs: Do not disturb the natural ecosystem by bringing home sand, rocks or shells for decoration.
5. Be green even if the hotel isn’t - Turn off lights and air conditioning when you leave the room.

Simple lang, save energy, reduce waste and walk more. It’s easy and it helps the planet. Angel Aquino agrees will and so does Richard Gutierrez.

This tourist awareness campaign is part of the Save the Climate Save Boracay project that Greenpeace and Boracay Foundation are running with national agencies and local government to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy at resorts and hotels.

Enjoy!

Beng Reyes Ong
Climate and Energy Campaigner

P.S. Pee before you fly. Apparently each airplane flush uses enough fuel to drive a car for six miles