Like the idea of having a green eco-aware holiday? If you want to help protect and support the places you visit when on your holidays then you might want to consider these ideas:
· Shop local – help support the local people and the economy by purchasing food from local butchers, bakers, farmers markets and delis rather than chain supermarkets where possible
· Visit local events – craft fairs and local shows are a great opportunity to meet the people of the area, learn about rural crafts and traditions and help rural communities to thrive
· Consider visiting areas at quieter times of the year away from the busy peak times, helping to ease things like congestion and pressures on the local environment
· Think about leaving the car behind for one day of your holiday and plan an adventure instead – get the bus, the train, hire cycles or walk to and from your door
· Treat your accommodation the same as you would your home in terms of turning off appliances, not leaving things on standby, and switching off lights when not in rooms, remember to still recycle items such as plastic bottles and packaging, cardboard, papers and magazines
· When eating out look for establishments that are part of a town, county or regional ‘eat local’ campaign – they should display stickers in windows
· When exploring the great outdoors remember to respect local flora and fauna, and observe any wildlife in such a way as not to disturb it
Discover loads of eco friendly holiday ideas on the Wild & Green Escapes website
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