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 # 6 Green Travel Tips from Sierra Club Outings and NativeEnergy

 


 

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Vacations are a time to try new adventures, hang out with loved ones, or even find a quiet place to relax. But travel can also leave a [footprint](http://www.nativeenergy.com/how-carbon-offsets-work.html) on the environment.  
  
For several years, Sierra Club Outings and *Native*Energy have teamed up to provide eco-conscious travel options. Sierra Club offers hundreds of [conservation-based vacations](http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/national), from service trips to international expeditions. With *Native*Energy, adventurers can [calculate the carbon emissions](http://www.nativeenergy.com/travel-carbon-calculator.html) from their travel and [purchase carbon offsets](http://www.nativeenergy.com/travel-carbon-calculator.html) that counteract them.  
  
Every action helps. Whether you hit the beach or the International Date Line, follow these simple tips to green your travel:  
   
**1. Plan low-impact activities**  
Exploring and enjoying the planet without leaving a large carbon footprint is easy. Focus on activities such as hiking, kayaking, nature walks, swimming, or snowshoeing that get you moving outdoors.  
  
**2. Choose group transportation**  
If you’re driving, plan a carpool. Some national parks even offer shuttle or train access. When visiting an urban area, opt for public transportation. The Earth will thank you, and so will your wallet.  
   
**3. Pack it in, pack it out**  
Everything you bring into the outdoors should leave with you. Plan meals carefully and repackage ingredients into reusable containers to minimize garbage. If you see litter on the trail, pick it up!  
  
**4. Volunteer**  
Give back to the wild places you love on a service trip. You’ll work on a variety of rewarding tasks, like repairing trails and removing invasive plants, with plenty of time to relax: [www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/service.aspx](http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/service.aspx).  
  
**5. Stay local**  
Many of the best trips are right in your backyard! Unsure where to start? Check your local Sierra Club Outings chapter for a list of awesome and mostly-free adventures near you: [www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/](http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/).  
  
**6. Offset your emissions**  
Help finance the construction of wind, solar, and other carbon-reducing projects to offset your travel emissions with *Native*Energy. Calculate your travel footprint at [www.nativeenergy.com/travel-carbon-calculator.html](http://www.nativeenergy.com/travel-carbon-calculator.html).

  
**About Sierra Club Outings**  
Sierra Club Outings provides environmentally-friendly outdoor adventures—from Tahoe to Tibet—for people of all ages, abilities, budgets, and interests. With more than 100 years of experience, we’re the oldest outfitter of environmental travel. Visit us at [outings.sierraclub.org/national](http://outings.sierraclub.org/national) for trip listings, detailed itineraries, and other resources to select the adventure that’s right for you.

**About *Native*Energy**  
*Native*Energy is an expert provider of [carbon offsets](http://www.nativeenergy.com/carbon-offsets-for-businesses.html), [renewable energy credits](http://www.nativeenergy.com/renewable-energy-credits.html), and [carbon accounting software](http://www.nativeenergy.com/carbon-software.html). With *Native*Energy’s Help Build™ offsets, businesses and individuals can help finance the construction of wind, biogas, solar, and other carbon reduction projects with strong social and environmental benefits. Since 2000, *Native*Energy’s customers have helped build over 50 projects, reducing more than 2.5 million tons of greenhouse gases, and the company has over 4 million tons under contract. All *Native*Energy carbon offsets undergo third-party validation and verification. Learn more at [www.nativeenergy.com](http://www.nativeenergy.com/).



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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