Greener Travel

Transport has a major impact on climate change due to the high volume of emissions it gives off.

Obviously, the best thing to do to cut carbon emissions is to simply travel less; but if that is not a possibility then follow these recommendations for greener travel options:

• Leave the car at home. Use public transport or try cycling or walking to be both greener and healthier.
• Buy an energy-efficient car.
• Arrange to car share.
• Reduce your fuel consumption whilst driving by driving smoothly, staying below the speed limit and stopping and starting less.
• Try to travel by air less.
• Where possible travel by rail or sea rather than by air.
• If you are travelling by air, take public transport to the airport.
• Choose ‘green’ hotels. Ensure that the places you stay have a sound Environmental Policy. If you are holidaying in Britain look out for Hotels that have been accredited by the Green Tourism Business Scheme; this scheme assesses hotels on a regular basis to ensure they meet minimum standards to be considered ‘green’, and awards them accordingly with either bronze, silver or gold.