Packing list for the sustainable traveller
Travel is a wonderful thing, but it needs to be done thoughtfully if it's to be sustainable. We hope to help you reduce your environmental impact in your next trip by suggesting some eco-friendly versions of common packing list items.
Carriers
1. Ethically made or secondhand luggage
Secondhand or vintage Locally produced Made from recycled or sustainable materials (even wheels and zippers can be recycled)
2. Reusable bags
Be thoughtful and prepared in terms of the bags you pack.
Eating and drinking
1. Reusable water bottle
The benefits of reusable items aren't only environmental – they often save you money in the long term too.
2. Travel mug or thermos
3. Reusable straw
4. Reusable cutlery
Toiletries
1. Soap, face wash, shampoo and conditioner bars
2. Sustainable sunscreen
Oxybenzone Octinoxate Benzophenone-1 Benzophenone-8 OD-PABA 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor 3-Benzylidene camphor Octocrylene
3. Eco-friendly toothbrush and toothpaste
4. Other eco-friendly toiletries
a reusable steel razor (bye bye cheap-'n-nasty plastic razors – now you only replace the blade itself) deodorant (look for a roll-on, crystal or paste sold in plastic-free packaging) a microfibre face cloth (rather than disposable makeup remover wipes) body lotion (look for recyclable containers like glass) cotton swabs (you might not have realised you can get lasting, washable ones!) a menstrual cup (reusable and so better than disposable tampons and pads)
Electronics
1. A portable solar charger
2. An e-reader
Where to buy sustainable travel products