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When it comes to sustainable travel, a topic that comes up time and time again is carbon offsetting.\u00a0You might have heard your\u00a0airline\u00a0or your\u00a0favourite\u00a0<\/span>travel\u00a0influencer<\/span><\/a>\u00a0mention it,\u00a0but what actually is it\u00a0and how does it work?\u00a0Well, at Hostelworld\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0launched this for our\u00a0travellers\u00a0and here\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0going to break it down for you,\u00a0so you\u00a0can\u00a0decide whether to offset your next trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Travel and our carbon footprint<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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When we travel, our carbon footprint grows; using transport to get around, turning on aircon and even enlisting the help of Google Maps.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0World Travel & Tourism Council, tourism\u00a0is responsible for\u00a0roughly 8-11% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the biggest impact\u00a0coming from flying. But there are ways you can be a more sustainable\u00a0traveller\u00a0and\u00a0lower your carbon impact when you\u00a0explore. Such as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Travel overland<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Instead of hopping on and off planes, taking buses or trains can massively reduce your carbon footprint.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Book economy seats<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

When you do\u00a0fly,\u00a0book economy\u00a0tickets.\u00a0More bums on seats means fewer emissions per person.\u00a0And when you can,\u00a0take direct flights as they\u00a0use\u00a0less fuel.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Share transport with others<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you need to take a taxi,\u00a0check if someone in your hostel is heading the same way. Put feelers out in the\u00a0<\/span>hostel group chat<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to find someone to\u00a0car share\u00a0with,\u00a0and you could\u00a0save\u00a0money on the fare and\u00a0cut down\u00a0your carbon emissions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Stay in sustainable accommodation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Research shows that hostels are\u00a0<\/span>more eco-friendly than hotels<\/span><\/a>. By sharing a dorm room with a bunch of\u00a0travellers\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0not only in for a more sociable trip, but a more ecological one.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Pack light<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

The heavier your luggage the more fuel it takes to transport you on trains, planes, buses,\u00a0cars\u00a0and boats.\u00a0<\/span>Packing light<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can have\u00a0a big impact\u00a0on your emissions.\u00a0<\/span>Research by Finnair<\/span><\/a>\u00a0found that if every passenger that flew with them in one year had travelled with 1kg\u00a0less luggage, the savings made on fuel would have covered 20 flights between Helsinki and Tokyo!\u00a0Switch out the heavy suitcase for a lightweight backpack and remove items you can buy once\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0there.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Walk around<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

When you explore\u00a0new places,\u00a0hitting that step count tends to be easier. Being conscious of your carbon footprint and opting to walk instead of taking that tuk-tuk can keep your emissions at bay.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Eat local food<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Local cuisine is usually made of locally sourced ingredients and eating it can help you avoid buying imported food. Imported food can produce\u00a0tonnes\u00a0of emissions just getting it there, from transporting it to keeping it fresh. Eating locally not only immerses you in the culture and keeps your carbon footprint down, but also supports the local economy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Minimise your food waste<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

When food waste breaks down in\u00a0landfill\u00a0it emits so many harmful greenhouse gases that if it were a country, it would be the third biggest polluter after the\u00a0<\/span>US and China<\/span><\/a>. We all get moments where our eyes are bigger than our bellies,\u00a0instead of wasting your leftovers, bring a reusable container with you or ask for a doggy bag to save the rest of your meal for later.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Travel slower <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

It can be easy to fall into the trap of trying to\u00a0see and\u00a0do everything\u00a0in\u00a0a destination, but by travelling at a fast pace you often take more transport. By slowing down you can\u00a0get to know\u00a0a place\u00a0beyond tourist spots\u00a0and\u00a0minimise\u00a0your\u00a0carbon footprint.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Support companies that care<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

From something as simple as switching the beer you drink to a more\u00a0<\/span>sustainable brewery<\/span><\/a>, to taking part in\u00a0environmentally-friendly\u00a0<\/span>activities,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0you can have all the experience with the clean conscious.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Offset your carbon footprint<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

While these tips\u00a0can help you cut down your carbon footprint, as\u00a0travellers\u00a0certain emissions are hard to avoid. Buying carbon offsets is one of the only ways to counterbalance the emissions that you\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0control.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is carbon offsetting?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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In our daily lives,\u00a0we\u00a0all\u00a0produce carbon emissions\u00a0that\u00a0emit\u00a0greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and harm the environment.\u00a0From\u00a0cooking a meal to\u00a0scrolling on\u00a0<\/span>social media<\/span><\/a>, it all adds to our carbon footprint.\u00a0Yes, you read that right, the internet and data needed to power the content you see and\u00a0the servers that store it\u00a0add to your carbon footprint!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carbon offsetting is where you give money to an environmental project that supports\u00a0the\u00a0climate,\u00a0to make up for\u00a0the\u00a0negative impact\u00a0of your\u00a0emissions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These projects can\u00a0vary,\u00a0from\u00a0reforestation,\u00a0which stops\u00a0trees being cut\u00a0down\u00a0or plants more,\u00a0to renewable energy initiatives\u00a0like wind\u00a0farms,\u00a0which\u00a0reduce the amount of fossil fuels being burned.\u00a0Offsetting\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0<\/span>remove<\/span><\/i>\u00a0the emissions\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0already added, but instead helps contribute to projects that will eventually counteract them.\u00a0Many projects\u00a0also support\u00a0communities from less developed areas.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Concerns around offsetting<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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While some question the credibility of carbon offsetting, research shows that it is beneficial, and we believe this is a step in a positive direction for our customers. Working with the climate experts<\/span>,\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0continue to support the research and as more information comes out,\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0evolve our thinking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How\u00a0to offset\u00a0your flights\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Carbon offsetting providers can help you calculate your carbon footprint and invest in sustainable projects. The process is:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Calculate the emissions of your flights and\/or other transport<\/span><\/b>. Use a carbon footprint calculator to find the amount of carbon\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0generated. The amount will look like:\u00a0<\/span>[<\/span><\/b>number]\u00a0tonnes\u00a0of CO2e<\/span><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>[number]<\/span><\/b>\u00a0tCO2e.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Select a project to support or distribute your offsets across multiple causes.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Different companies have different portfolios of projects you can support through them.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Purchase\u00a0your offset credits.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>For your chosen amount and project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The provider will\u00a0then\u00a0give your\u00a0contribution to the project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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