Seven ways to be sustainable
With a slight change, seven tips will take you to experience "sustainable tourism" in the UK.
There are scenic spots to linger on, fresh and pleasant air, and beautiful natural scenic spots. Tourists who come to the UK to enjoy the natural beauty should also treat our environment well at the same time.
If you want to visit the UK with a mindset of caring for the environment and the earth, eco-tourism is the most suitable way for you to travel, allowing you to fully experience the customs of the UK without causing any damage to the environment.
Moreover, devoting to reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the UK in the meantime, you may wish to learn some new way of traveling and experience an environmentally friendly and wonderful trip in the UK!
1. Sustainable occupancy
Compared with major hotels, eco-hotels adhere to the concept of sustainable development and are therefore more environmentally friendly.
Not only that, eco-hotels are usually located in areas with beautiful natural scenery, bringing a quiet, authentic and relaxing experience to tourists who care about the environment.
To experience a carbon-balanced accommodation in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, Eagle Brae is the best choice. It has its own micro-hydroelectric power generation system, which can meet the needs of life on its own.
In addition to promoting a comprehensive eco-friendly lifestyle, the property has also formulated a "carbon return plan" that allows you to give back to the community and plant a tree in the local village.
It is particularly worth mentioning that the hotel is blessed with idyllic scenery, you can walk into the vast countryside when you step out of your house, and you can also participate in a variety of activities, such as dog sledding, pony rides, and deer watching!
2. Zero waste, true hero
Changing your eating habits is one of the greatest contributions that individuals can make to solve the problem of climate change — eating vegetarian food, choosing a zero-waste bar or looking for restaurants that support local agricultural products are all you in the UK to reduce your personal impact on the environment and take practical actions to take care of it, which is the best way for the earth.
Manna is one of the most popular vegetarian restaurants in the UK, and you are welcome to come and taste it.
The most proud of this refined and elegant restaurant is that it only uses sustainable agricultural products throughout the year. In order to enjoy a meal here, it is well worth your journey from Bristol to the tree-lined northwest London. .
By the way, you can also walk into Poco, a super-sustainable Spanish-style restaurant that specializes in local ingredients purchased within a 50-mile radius.
Or the fashionable London Bridge bar Nine Livesis also a good choice to go, which strictly abides by zero-waste standards and offers delicious cocktails, or move on to the world's first vegetarian suite at the Hilton London Riverside.
3. By train, not by plane
Giving up airplanes and choosing trains when traveling long distances, such as from London to Scotland, can reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy the great scenery of the UK along the way. The Scottish sleeper car is also the best travel option. Tourist can get to Scotland from London with peace of mind after a night of sleep on the train.
4. Ride a bike
Exploring a new city is one of the most anticipated activities during the holiday, but besides beckoning to stop a taxi from one place to another, using your feet or a bicycle helps really feel more real about the local scenery, doesn’t it?
In this way, you can experience the original local fresh air, which can keep your body healthy and contribute to the protection of the environment.
In order to reduce the city's carbon emissions, London is equipped with 10,000 bicycles and 700 stops to make it easier to wander around the city.
In addition, sightseers can also download the app "Citymapper", which compares public transportation and walking time so that you can save time and cost, while caring for the environment!
5. Measure with your feet
If you want to reduce carbon emissions and get close to the beaches and countryside of the UK, why not consider a hike?
Visiting national parks, approaching picturesque coastlines and beautiful countryside, there are a large number of fully functional trails in the UK, which will take you to experience the true local life, maintain good health and achieve environmentally friendly travel.
In addition to hiking in the well-known Lake District and Peak District National Parks in the north of England, there are also natural beauty not to be missed in the south.
The Southwest Coast Trail is ranked 37th among the 500 unmissable British experiences selected by "Lonely Planet".
Along the way, you can enjoy the most beautiful scenery in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. This is nature's best reward for hikers, beach lovers and environmentalist explorers !
6. Second-hand is also fashionable
Second-hand vintage shops can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys of the UK. They have different styles and exude unique charm, waiting for tourists to visit.
This is a great place for you to choose fashionable items and shop for second-hand clothing. It is also a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of shopping, which can reduce your carbon footprint and allow you to take home unique souvenirs.
If some of you have a soft spot for retro style, Brighton is a paradise for buying second-hand clothes in the south of England.
Walking into the famous Snooper’s Paradise, where there are all kinds of weird second-hand items, people can also visit the locals’ favorite Beyond Retro, which also has branches in London and Bristol!
7. Dancing for England
Instead of buying mass-produced souvenirs, it is better to take home the wonderful experience of protecting the environment and being a volunteer for a day.
To experience a unique beach clean-up activity, you might as well join their monthly silent disco clean ups activity with the local party animal environmental protection enthusiasts in Buleiden.
Every month, more than 200 volunteers rush to the beach in the city. They wear all kinds of exotic clothes, while cleaning up the garbage on the coast, while dancing until dawn.
This fun activity reflects the great local community spirit. People are benefited from getting to know some like-minded locals, benefiting the nature, and dancing on the beach at the same time. It will be amazing to do so many things in one fell swoop!