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Discovering new places, eating, wandering and finally returning home with good memories are lovely. But if you do all of these with ecological sensibility in addition, then it might be really great!
'Green Travel' is built upon three fundamental pillars: practices in harmony with nature, preservation of cultural and natural heritage, and providing social and economic benefits to local communities. By making simple choices, you can minimize your negative impact on the destination.
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By choosing non-stop flights, you can start your journey with the peace of mind of helping to reduce carbon emissions. On the other hand, choosing the train instead of air travel can give you the chance to see the world from a different perspective.
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It may be a good idea to check in advance whether the hotel you will be staying at has a 'green certificate'. You can look for the Sustainable Tourism certificate awarded by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council for Turkey.
You may also want to consider how the hotels you choose to support local resources - employing local staff, sourcing and using local produce for food, using region-specific materials for decoration, and supporting the local economy.
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Did you know that you can save almost 190 liters of water by taking short showers instead of long baths? Moreover, you can save more water by informing the staff that you don't need to have your daily laundry and towels washed.
It is worth considering that carrying non-plastic water bottles with you during your trip is one of the ways to minimize environmental pollution. If you would like to help reduce the use of chemical cleaners and vacuums, you may hang the 'Do Not Disturb' card on your door when leaving and instruct the staff not to clean your room unless necessary.
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Please do not purchase anything made from endangered plants and animals. Similarly, do not endorse souvenir photographs taken in conditions that threaten wildlife.
It would be a supportive act for the locals to choose regional, preferably handmade products while you buy something from the places you visit.
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