“Green” Consciousness Slips While Traveling
It seems that when we are traveling, our good intentions to be eco-conscious slip a bit. While at home, many of us try to conserve energy by recycling glass and plastic, raising the thermostat in warm weather, etc. Not so much when traveling, it appears.
According to the Eco-Travel Index, which is an annual index of green travel habits among those who travel often, here are some interesting findings:
1. Nearly half of frequent travelers claim they recycle glass and plastic when at home. When traveling, this number decreases to 36%.
2. When it comes to traveling, water consumption doesn’t appear to be as important. While 34% claim to limit water at home by taking shorter showers and watering the lawn less, only 20% limit consumption while traveling.
3. While most people use sheets and towels at home for several days, they are more likely to change daily when staying in a hotel.
While these results may be surprising, it is good to know that some people continue their efforts to improve the environment even when not at home.
