Sustainability
Sustainable Travel
So lately we hear this word all the time:
Sustainability So what do we mean by this exactly?
For a simple definition, the word can be simply broken down: the ability to be sustained, or supported, by a system. In this case, we are of course referring to our planet. Here at Travel Culture we focus on all three pillars of sustainability: the social, economic, and ecological.
The 3 Pillars of Sustainability
Social
Protecting the community and its people
- Being aware of and respecting local customs such as dress codes in places of worship
- Supporting business that provide equal employment opportunities such as tour companies that employ female guides
- Join tours by locals that focus on the history and culture of the places you’re visiting
Economic
Keeping tourism dollars local
- Choosing locally made souvenirs over those imported from elsewhere
- Eating at locally owned restaurants and buying food directly from markets or small local shops
- Finding boutiques/thrift store or local artists studios to patronage
Ecological
Protecting the environment
- Researching cruelty-free wildlife tourism, where animals are not abused for entertainment
- Avoiding the use of single-use plastics, recycling where possible
- Buying from companies devoted to sustainable efforts, whether reducing waste or using eco-friendly materials
Our Sustainability mindset
We are trying to do better by constantly educating and re-educating ourselves so that we may improve on a personal level, but also so that we may pass on the tips to you. We hope to make it more accesible so you can get all your tips from eco-friendly travel to socially conscious actions all in one place.
So come dive right in with and join us on this road to sustainability.
