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▶12 concrete tips for traveling responsibly
Sustainable travel isn’t just about flying or not. It involves many choices along the journey – from your destination and how long you stay to where and what you shop, eat, and stay. By asking questions and making informed choices, you can make a difference.
▶Did you know?
Sweden is the world’s most sustainable travel destination, according to Euromonitor International’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Index.
•Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, has ranked as the world’s most sustainable destination according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index seven times in a row. Liseberg, one of the city’s main attractions, was the first amusement park in the world to receive an ISO 20121 certification for its sustainable management.
•Sweden’s goal is to be fossil-free and climate-neutral by 2045.
▶Before you go
Traveling responsibly is all about making informed choices. Choose your destination and what time to travel carefully from an environmental, social, and economic perspective. Plan your trip well in advance to be able to travel more sustainably.
Tip: Travel & Climate is a Swedish platform that makes it easier for consumers to choose low-carbon by calculating trip footprints. It was initiated by a network affiliated with the Centre for Tourism at the University of Gothenburg.
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Welcome to Travel Ideas:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Did you know?
01:43 Before you go
02:20 1.Why Sweden
03:13 2.Eco-conscious travel to Sweden
04:24 3. Take your time
05:03 4.When to travel
05:57 5.Green accommodations
07:39 6.Eco-friendly things to see and do
10:05 7. Eat and drink with low-impact
11:49 8.Sustainable shopping
13:23 9. Carbon-neutral travel within the country
15:24 10.If you can’t find info about sustainability…. Ask!
16:09 11. Leave without a trace
16:51 12.do good with your mere presence
18:15 Outro
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12 concrete tips for traveling responsibly sustainable travel isn’t just about flying or not it involves many choices along the journey from your destination and how long you stay to where and what you shop eat and stay by asking questions and making informed choices you can make a Difference if you haven’t already please consider subscribing to our Channel and turning on the notification Bell so you don’t miss out on any changes or new content we bring your Away did you know Sweden is the world’s most sustainable travel destination according to eurom monitor International’s 2023 sustainable travel index gothenberg Sweden’s second largest city has ranked as the world’s most sustainable destination according to the global destination sustainability index seven times in a row lisberg one of the city’s main
Attractions was the first amusement park in the world to receive an ISO 2100 21 certification for its sustainable management Sweden’s goal is to be fossil free and climate neutral by 2045 before you go traveling responsibly is all about making informed choices choose your destination and what time to travel carefully from an environmental social and economic perspective plan your trip well in advance to be able to travel more sustainably tip traveling climate is a Swedish platform that makes it easier for
Consumers to choose low carbon by calculating trip Footprints it was initiated by a network affiliated with the center for tourism at the University of gothenberg one why Sweden Sweden is not only known for its accessible natural wonders well-preserved UNESCO world heritage sites and Progressive lifestyle besides being the world’s most
Sustainable travel destination Sweden is a democracy with the right of freedom of expression and information freedom of demonstration and freedom of assembly which are Central to democracy is firm on laws to prevent ill health and accidents at work to create a good working environment and favorable conditions in most companies in the
Hospitality industry has also been ranked the number one country in the global sustainable competitiveness index for the last 6 years 2016 2022 two econscious travel to Sweden travelers from Europe can advantageously choose to travel to Sweden by train rent an electric car or book a climate smart bus trip for
Long-distance visitors flying may be the only option if you travel by air use the acronym nerd new economy regular direct to guide you in your choice of flight newer more energy efficient aircraft and non-stop flights minimize your carbon footprint as well as traveling in economy and packing light most Airlines allow travelers to
Carbon offset their Journey with some Airlines you you can also buy biofuel by investing in the development of renewable fuels you can contribute to the development of Aviation tip fly green fund is a Swedish nonprofit organization that helps you reduce your flight carbon footprint by replacing fossil jet fuel with sustainable Aviation
Fuels three take your time this applies in particular to Travelers arriving by air avoid multiple short trips to various places and opt to discover more in the local area of your chosen destination why not stay for a workation or take the opportunity to visit another Nordic country just imagine having the Northern
Lights as your office view or for any night owls to work in the light of the Midnight Sun for a month or two Four when to travel there are several benefits of traveling during the low season by avoiding destinations during High season you won’t contribute to mass tourism that damages the environment you’ll help local companies to stay open all year round which is socially and economically sustainable an additional bonus for you will be that
The prices are generally lower and you’ll get to enjoy your destination without the crowds example instead of visiting the West Coast during the busy summer months come in Autumn and experience the lobster season or skip the ski resorts during the Christmas Peak and throw yourself down the slopes
On a downhill mountain bike during summer five green accommodations Sweden generally has very good working conditions whichever Hotel you choose you can be sure that employees have positive working environments and for those longing for Unique accommodations close to Nature you’ve come to the right place the Swedish forests are scattered
With sustainable Eco lodges and glamping tents swed does not have a national labeling program regarding sustainability in the hospitality industry instead there are many certifications and labels for hotels including ISO Swedish welcome Green Key Nordic Swan EOL Lael and crav also Swedish hotel chains are at the Forefront of communicating their
Sustainability efforts strawberry former Nordic Choice Hotels has six sustainability Focus areas incling including ethical trade and diversity and all hotels are ISO 1401 certified all Swedish scandic hotels carry the Nordic Swan ecolabel and continually work to improve their Sustainable Solutions in everything from emissions to waste Elite hotels environmental work
Permeates everything from consumables to water consumption and all hotels are certified by Green Key tip keep an eye out for booking.com sustainability badge which rates hotel’s travel sustainability level from 1 to 3 plus six eco-friendly things to see and Do to get the most out of your holiday with the least possible impact turn to local operators and guides not only will you support the local economy and employment but you you also get those expert tips and hidden gems that will make your trip memorable different labels in different parts of
The country gather companies with high quality and sustainability standards within ecotourism here are a few Nature’s Best is Sweden’s only sustainability label for nature-based experiences it relies on six ecotourism principles and gathers everything from accommodation and Sami experiences to dog sledding and archipelago cruises in total about 35 companies all over the
Country Vester Bon experience is an initiative where companies in Vester bton County work together for more sustainable experiences it’s based on sustainability criteria set by GSTC and gathers more than 80 companies within accommodation nature culture and food hit’s Cate stepping up sustainability is a joint Initiative for a sustainable tourism industry in West
Sweden it gathers some 60 companies in gothamberg City and the provinces of bosland dland and Vester Goodland many of them the most acclaimed businesses in the region sustainable pies is an EU project from Sweden’s largest island gotland it gathers companies from all over the island including a range of hotels and
Restaurants and the idea is to work locally and organically to make gotland a living and sustainable place year round did you know the vital Swedish startup scene has gained considerable International attention still Sweden has a long history of innovation and is ranked as the third most Innovative country in the
World according to the global Innovation index 2022 one extraordinary Swedish Tech Innovation is the eco-friendly shower orbital installed at several hotels in Sweden including Tree Hotel seven eat and drink with low Impact the Michelin guides green star highlights restaurants at the Forefront of the industry regarding their sustainable practices which currently included eight Swedish restaurants scattered across the country similarly the 360 to eat guide ranks restaurants by sustainability social and environmental and Gastronomy and awarded 35 restaurants in Sweden in
2022 besides the high climate impact of meat food waste is a significant challenge in the hospitality industry many Swedish restaurants are engaged in reducing them and improving their sustainability practices as a restaurant guest you can make a difference through small means too at buffets choose more vegetables and don’t take more food than
You can eat choose local and seasonal food not only will you get fresher produce and learn about the destination’s culinary Heritage you’ll also leave a positive impact on both the environment and the local economy if you’ve booked a table and can’t come cancel the booking in good
Time so the restaurant can adapt did you know Swedish tap water is of high quality and perfectly safe to drink in fact Sweden is consistently ranked as one of the top countries in the world with the best drinking water drinking water straight from the tap is the norm
Even at restaurants so there is no need to buy water in single use plastic bottles eight sustainable shopping while shopping and consuming aren’t directly compatible with sustainability many visitors want to buy souvenirs to take home with them then some choices are better than others first avoid mass-produced items made on
The other side of the world buy products made in Sweden that have been manufactured with sustainability in mind Sweden is scattered with Farm shops selling local and smallscale produce a day trip in the countryside is an experience in itself and while shopping for typical Swedish food products such
As flatbread lingonberry Jam cix caviar candy canes POA grear and dried reindeer meat you can take the opportunity to enjoy a classic Swedish FICA Swedish fashion is made to last and Swedish design is made to be used go for a design object that is functional sustainable and of good
Quality made to be used over and over or select a garment that symbolizes what Swedish fashion is all about sustainability timelessness and minimalism and not to forget swedes are good at reuse which means there are many highquality vintage and secondhand shops in the cities selling pre-loved clothes and Furnishing nine carbon neutral travel within the country walk and cycle whenever possible Swedish cities are designed for pedestrians and cyclists streets have Pavements and cycle paths and cycle racks are on almost every corner use public transportation Sweden has an extensive public transport system with Subway tram
And bus and you can usually pay with your card if you need a taxi or rental car choose an electric vehicle if possible taxi Stockholm the largest taxi company in Stockholm is ISO 901 and ISO 1401 certified and aims for all cars to be emission free by
2030 taxi ker which operates in several Swedish cities is ISO 1401 certified and seeks to have a fossil-free vehicle Fleet by 2025 train Journeys in Sweden are the most climate friendly in all of Europe traveling by train with Sweden’s largest railway company SJ is virtually emission free as most electricity comes from
Renewable energy sources beautiful views are a bonus for years Swedish domestic Aviation has allowed travelers to fly with sustainably produced biofuel several Swedish Airlines also offset emissions that cannot be minimized tip in June 2023 the world’s first self-driving electric Ferry set sail in Stockholm home the ferry named MF Estelle after
Princess Estelle takes passengers and their bikes between the islands of kung Holman and zodar in just 6 minutes the ferry is largely charged by solar panels on the roof and the self-driving makes the journey both more punctual and more energy efficient 10 if you can’t find info about sustainability ask Sustainability is so integrated into the Swedish lifestyle and things like good working conditions and organic produce are so natural that we don’t even reflect on it or talk about it some local producers have high sustainable standards but can’t afford a certification making communication even more critical and if a company can’t
Meet your requests your questions can contribute to raising awareness and actualizing the issue so in the long run you contribute to driving Development 11 leave without a Trace everyone is free to roam the Swedish nature thanks to the right of Public Access alaman Retton the guiding principle for this unique right which lets you camp in forests swim in lakes and pick as many berries as you can carry is don’t disturb and don’t destroy recycling is natural to sweds
You will see trash bins with different containers for plastic paper glass metal food waste Etc wherever you go 12 do good with your mirror presence At some destinations visitors are crucial for a sustainable ecosystem one example is stor CaRu an island outside gutland the whole island is certified by Nature’s Best and is the second oldest Conservation area in the world widely known for its abundant bird life stor carer is a vital site for the
Endangered Baltic Sea gilot which nest on the Steep cliffs during the Corona virus pandemic when the island was closed to visitors large groups of sea eagles arrived instead and frightened and Disturbed the gilot to the extent that the number of hatchlings decreased by at least 25% scientists monitored the situation
And found that the visitors to stor Caro acted like seabird Guardians according to an article in biological conservation the conclusion was that in some cases human presence can be used to protect sens sensitive animal populations by traveling consciously you will create lasting values not only for yourself but for society and the Planet if you haven’t already please consider subscribing to our Channel and turning on the notification Bell so you don’t miss out on any changes or new content we bring your way your participation and support are extremely important to us please share your thoughts opinions and questions in the
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