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How does travel affect your carbon footprint?
According to the UK Government, transport accounts for around 30% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions, with passenger cars making up the largest share. Add holiday travel into the mix, and it's easy to see how the choices we make when travelling can have a big impact. Choosing lower-carbon ways to get around is one way to help reduce your carbon footprint.
Try to walk more
According to the UK Government, around 60% of journeys of one to two miles in England are made by car or van. If it's practical for you, walking shorter journeys can help reduce emissions, save money and keep you active.
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Switch to two wheels
Or if you fancy trading up your two feet for two wheels, National Cycle Network has a map of cycle routes that are safe and free of traffic.
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Use public transport
For longer distances, or when you might need to carry a lot, then taking public transport could be another way to travel more sustainably.
Although there’s still a financial cost associated, it could be cheaper than driving. And with many more passengers on board, the emissions per person will be lower than if everyone had driven instead.
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Holiday at home
Looking for a more sustainable way to travel? A holiday closer to home could be the answer. The UK has plenty to offer, from beautiful beaches and national parks to vibrant cities, making it easy to enjoy a change of scenery without travelling far.
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Become an infrequent flyer
Reducing how frequently you fly, or flying shorter distances, might feel like an achievable goal. But when you do need to travel further, initiatives like the Skyscanner 'Greener choices' label can help highlight the flights which emit less CO2.
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Top tips for reducing, reusing and recycling
While it’s easy to point to our homes or travelling as potentially the largest contributors to our carbon footprints, our smaller everyday choices could also have an impact.