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When I think of business trips, I think of a bunch of sweaty, middle-aged men sipping drinks with umbrellas in them. They are laughing and shamelessly flirting with the hotel waitress. O! These businessmen archetypes of yore. You are not but stereotypes. Today's business travelers tend to be a bit more savvy and tactful. Many of them keep social and environmental issues in the forefront of their minds. For these neo-business people, I present these tips.
- Teleconference. Why travel when you don't have to? Are you required to hold the pointy stick while giving your PowerPoint presentation. You can hold that pointy stick virtually by hosting a teleconferenced presentation over the internet. There are many virtual conferencing websites. Choose the one that's right for your company.
- Take the train on short journeys. Air travel accounts for seven percent of our total carbon output. Give the jet a break and take the train if at all possible. Your company probably can't afford to send you across the country by rails. You'd have to miss a few days of work, but you can certainly go from LA to Sacramento in a day.
- Ask your company to invest in carbon offsets. Sure, your company probably hates spending extra money. They are a business after all, but businesses love looking good. That brings in more customers which leads to extra money. If your company is flying people all over the place, get them to buy some carbon offsets. They can brag about it to the press and try to gain some green customers.
- Stay at a Green Hotel The Green Hotel Association is composed of members who wish to reduce their carbon footprint and save money. Find green hotels on their website. Bed and breakfasts are often another green place to stay.
- Eat Local Don't go out for seafood in the Midwest. Have a steak. Don't eat steaks in Maine. Have a lobster. Find out what the local fare is and eat that. Farmers' markets and vegetables are always greener choices.
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