The Global tourism accounts for approximately 5 to 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Too much when you consider climate change. But awareness of sustainable travel is firmly anchored in the minds of Germans. After all, 47 percent said that socially and environmentally friendly travel is important to them However, this does not only include choosing local travel, avoiding air travel, sustainable hotels or to choose a sustainable travel provider. Change and improvement also starts with small things. So that you can make your next Vacation To make your travels even more sustainable, we have identified the best eco-travel products.
These 10 eco-travel products enable more sustainable travel:
1. Environmentally friendly sun protection from Naseweiss
2. Beach towel from Tucca
3. Plastic-free rain jackets from Jackybeng
4. Natural cosmetics travel set from Kess Berlin
5. Reusable cosmetic containers from Bloom
6. Toothbrush tablets from denttabs
7. Solar charger from WakaWaka
8. Sustainable packing cubes from Travel Dude
9. Eco-friendly weekender from Norvti
10. Low-Impact suitcase from Horizn Studios
1. Environmentally friendly sun protection Naseweiss
Summer, sun, sunscreen - the latter is really unavoidable when you go on summer vacation. Conventional sunscreens are usually extremely harmful to the environment. UV filters and nanoparticles are dangerous for coral reefs and sea creatures. That's why choosing the right sunscreen is important. Mineral sunscreens offer alternatives and, above all, environmentally friendly protection. Naseweiss provides waterproof sun protection without fragrances, chemical UV filters or nanoparticles and has a sun protection factor of 50. This definitely puts it in the top ten of the best eco-travel products.
Price: about 17 Euro
Where to buy: 4peoplewhocare.com
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2. Beach towel from Tucca
The second most important companion for a relaxing beach holiday after sun protection is probably the perfect towel. The Spanish brand Tucca has perfected beach towels! Their towels are made of 100% organic cotton and are fully woven, which ensures that you can dry yourself off better than with conventionally printed towels. The beach towel comes with four clips with which you can attach it to the sand so that it doesn't blow away. The Spanish brand donates 5% of its revenue to "Surfrider Spain", an NGO that supports various projects to protect beaches and Marine habitats implements.
Price: between about 70 and 85 euros
Where to buy: tuccatowels.com
Source & Copyright by Tucca
3. Plastic-free rain jacket from Jeckybeng
Rain jackets are not the most fashionable item of clothing in the closet, but they are one of the most practical. To ensure that your vacation is not ruined if the weather turns bad, a rain jacket should be on every packing list. But this good piece is more harmful to the environment than most people know. The chemical PFC, which ensures that wind and weather cannot harm you, is toxic and is a burden on the environment during production and washing. The Jeckybeng brand, however, has set itself the goal of producing plastic-free and environmentally friendly rain jackets and has designed the "The Jacket" model. With this rain jacket made of organic cotton fabric and free, you can defy any weather.
Price: 399 Euros
Where to buy: jeckybeng.com
Source & Copyright by Jeckybeng
4. Natural cosmetics “Mix & Match Travel Set” by Kess Berlin
We want to feel good on vacation and for some of us that means taking a few cosmetics with us. If you haven't switched to natural cosmetics yet, we have found the perfect "travel set". "Mix & Match" by Kess offers all the essentials for your trip - of course everything in travel size including a waterproof cosmetic bag. CC cream with SPF factor 30, monostick, which can be used as a bronzer and blush at the same time, and mini mascara. The great thing about it? Not only can all the colors be individually selected, but they can also be refilled after the trip. Kess is PETA-approved, 100% vegan and not tested on animals.
Price: 67 Euros
Where to Buy: kessberlin.de
Source & Copyright by Kess
5. Reusable cosmetic containers from Bloom
If you want to be even more sustainable and take your existing beauty products with you on holiday, you should use reusable cosmetic containers. These are already available in drugstores made of hard plastic, but this is made of Plastic and takes up to 450 years to completely degrade at the end of its use. Better are the 100 ml “Forever Bottles” from Bloom. The stylish items are made of aluminum and bamboo, which makes them not only more robust but also more environmentally friendly. In addition to a wide range of colors, you can also optionally have the small bottles labeled.
Price: about 42 Euro
Where to buy: bloomrefill.com
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6. Toothbrush tablets from Denttabs
Have you already packed your bamboo toothbrush? Then here is one of the eco-travel products that you shouldn't do without when travelling. Toothpaste tablets are particularly kind to people and nature and are particularly suitable for travelling because they are not liquid. So if you are going on a weekend trip and have booked hand luggage for the plane, you can take an extra liquid with you. Denttabs are available in mint and strawberry flavours. Why tablets instead of normal toothpaste? Every year, almost 500 million plastic tubes are thrown in the trash just because of dental care. They also only contain natural ingredients, instead of preservatives, for example.
Price: from 6 euros for 125 tablets, test pack (10 tablets) for 1 euro
Where to buy: denttabs.de, dm.com
Source & Copyright by Denttabs
7. Solar charger from WakaWaka
Going on holiday also means recharging your batteries. To capture the most beautiful moments, you can't go without your cell phone, of course, and to ensure that it doesn't run out of power even on long days, a power bank is the perfect companion. To reduce your own carbon footprint, a solar charger is the best alternative. After all, solar energy is also considered green energy. The WakaWaka power bank not only provides power for your cell phone, it also has an integrated flashlight for camping trips. When you buy a product, you also support donating solar light to people without access to electricity.
Price: about 70 Euro
Where to buy: waka-waka.com
Source & Copyright by WakaWaka
8. Sustainable packing cubes from Travel Dude
If you tend to pack too much in your suitcase or prefer to travel with hand luggage, you should definitely try the next eco-travel product: packing cubes. These practical items have become increasingly popular in recent years. But if you also want good quality and environmental awareness in a product, then Travel Dude is the right choice. The brand's packing cubes are available in sets of either 4 or 7 and are made from recycled plastic bottles - 14 to be exact. There are also useful features such as a compression zipper that really compresses your packed items.
Price: from approx. 40 Euro to 50 Euro
Where to buy: travel-dude.com
Source & Copyright by TravelDude
9. Eco-friendly weekender from Nortvi
Environmentally friendly travel also starts with the equipment. Both the choice of our holiday destination and our luggage can make a lasting difference. Accordingly, you should also make sure that your hand luggage has been produced sustainably and is made from environmentally friendly or recycled materials. The weekend bag from Nortvi is the perfect companion for a short trip in your own country. Its 38 liter capacity and features such as: water resistance, shockproof and made from 100% recycled PET bottle material make the weekender the ideal piece of hand luggage. Nortvi is also a vegan brand that offers a lifetime guarantee and repairs.
Price: from € 139
Where to buy: nortvi.com
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10. Low-Impact suitcase from Horizn Studios
Probably the most important eco-travel product: a sustainable suitcase. Going on holiday is only half as much fun without the right piece of luggage. If you haven't found the right companion yet, you should take a closer look at the suitcases from Horizn Studios. With a lifetime guarantee and environmentally friendly production and materials, the brand is convincing in terms of sustainability. Horizn makes all of its products vegan and 99% waste-free and CO2-neutral.
Price: Between 360 and 590 euros, depending on the model
Where to buy: horizn-studios.com
Source & Copyright by Horizn Studios
