Flying is looked down upon in Sweden as much as plastic bags are in California.
Seriously, if you tell someone you plan on taking a plane for a journey that can definitely be done on the ground, like going from Stockholm to Oslo, you’ll probably experience some flygskam — that’s a now-popular Swedish word that loosely translates to “flight shame.”
Air travel is responsible for about 2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions and the United Nations expects this to triple by 2050.
Why is this happening? Well, if you ask Joaquin Phoenix he might mention a slight addiction that some of his peers in Hollywood seem to have to taking private jets everywhere. Those quick flights to and from Palm Springs definitely account for some emissions. Read more…
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BEST REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE
pH HYDRATE Glass Alkaline Water Bottle
This glass bottle stands out from the rest by not only taking out the bad but also putting in some good.
- Replaces: Single-use plastic bottles
$43.97 from Amazon
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BEST ECO-FRIENDLY SUITCASE
Paravel Aviator Carry-On
Built using recycled materials, this fashion-forward carry-on is a worthy investment if it’s time to upgrade your luggage.
- Replaces: Plastic luggage, unfriendly materials
$255 from Paravel
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BEST REUSABLE SNACK BAGS
Glamfields Reusable Snack Bags
These reusable and durable bags made from food grade PEVA will make eco-friendly snacking a whole lot easier.
- Replaces: Single-use Ziplock bags, disposable snack bags
$12.99 from Amazon
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BEST ECO-FRIENDLY TOILETRIES
Lush Solid Toiletries
Lush ditches the unnecessary packaging to give you only natural and delicious smelling shower products.
- Replaces: Plastic toiletry bottles, travel-size products
$11.95 from Lush
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BEST FOR BRINGING PRODUCTS FROM HOME
Gotoob+ Silicone Travel Bottle
Out with the plastic, in with the silicone. If you need to bring travel bottles, go BPA free with this set.
- Replaces: Disposable travel toiletries
$23.30 from Amazon
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BEST FOR OFF-THE-GRID TRAVEL
Scrubba Wash Bag
Think of it as a modern day portable washboard that’ll save water and energy — just make sure your detergent is eco-friendly and biodegradable.
- Replaces: Chemical-laden dry cleaning, washers that require electricity
$54.99 from Amazon
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BEST REEF-SAFE SUNSCREEN
Sun Bum Reef Friendly Sunscreen
Think twice about your sunscreen and opt for this reef-friendly option that won’t contribute to coral bleaching.
- Replaces: Sunscreen that damages coral reefs
$14.25 from Amazon
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BEST ECO-FRIENDLY BUGSPRAY
REPEL Plant-Based Insect Repellent
Keep mosquitos away without negatively impacting other wildlife.
- Replaces: Bug spray with harmful chemicals
$6.99 from Amazon
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BEST ECO-FRIENDLY TOOTHBRUSH
Natural Bamboo Charcoal Toothbrushes
You can’t take up precious luggage space with your electric toothbrush, so pack these bamboo ones instead.
- Replaces: Disposable plastic toothbrushes
$9.99 from Amazon
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