Summer is just around the corner and vacation weeks are being planned in full swing. After two summers shaped by the pandemic, we have some fantastic summer months ahead of us. Gratitude for Sweden, our beautiful landscape and endless opportunities for relaxation and adventure opens up for sustainable travel. So what better way than 3 tips on how to travel more sustainably this summer. So that your vacation leaves a greener footprint.
Choose your trip with care
The choice of travel method, accommodation and distance may be the first thing you think about when you start planning your summer holiday. Summer is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the delights of the sea on the West Coast, a food adventure in Österlen and outdoor activities in the forests of Norrland. Look for nice accommodation solutions at local Bed & Breakfasts, support small food producers and enjoy the scent that the forest gives off in the morning. Reading a good book on the beaches of Österlen does not have to be very different from a book on the beaches of Spain.
A sustainable package
Whether you're planning dinners at cozy restaurants and evenings with friends, or you're currently reviewing camping equipment for nights in nature, there are strengths in packing sustainably.
Avoid updating your entire wardrobe for the new season, and instead try to activate your wardrobe. If it is time for a new beach dress, choose a good quality garment so that it stays nice for several summers.
Replace disposable products such as cotton pads, straws and the like with reusable alternatives. In the same way that the shampoo bottle can be replaced with a lovely shampoo bar and the toothpaste with toothpaste tablets. In addition to leaving a greener footprint , these alternatives also take up significantly less space in your bag.
By replacing toothpaste with toothpaste tablets, and regular mouthwash with mouthwash tablets, you are contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle in several ways.
Take action for the environment
If you want to go big with a sustainable holiday, you can also take the opportunity to participate in sustainability events that take place during the summer. For example, more and more trash picker days are being arranged by Håll Sverige Rent around the country, now during the summer months.
Support the circular economy and shop second hand. During the summer, flea markets open and garages are cleaned out all over the country. Give flea market finds a new home, refresh and repair furniture that needs some love and give away instead of throwing it away.
Don't underestimate locally grown and local . Nothing tastes better than sun-ripened tomatoes from the neighboring village and strawberries picked straight from the garden. Eating locally grown and locally produced food is, in addition to being an everyday luxury, also an important method for living more sustainably.
Where is your vacation going this summer?
