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Green enthusiast Jeff Probst knows about being a guest in a foreign territory. As the host of Survivor, he's traveled all over the world to film the award winning show. As guests, the cast and crew of the show always try to treat the land the way the locals do by making sure to tread lightly and leaving few remnants from their visit. This includes recycling everything and planting trees before leaving. While hosting Survivor is likely not your reality, learning to leave the land as you found it when traveling should always be a goal.
Tips for Treading Lightly in Your Travels:
- Be careful where you step. Try and stay on the path when hiking and don't break branches, stomp bugs, or pick flowers.
- Stay in an eco-lodge. Always try to find an eco-friendly hotel http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/03/green-basics-eat-local-food.php, especially if you're visiting delicate eco-systems like the rainforest. I recently stayed at an amazing eco-lodge in Costa Rica called Lapa Rios. The hotel saves electricity by eliminating AC and uses large pump bottles for shampoo, conditioner, and soap instead of the typical single use plastic mini bottles.
- Talk to the locals and know the rules. Make sure to find out about local laws and customs that might require a greener approach.
- Avoid feeding indigenous animals and recycle whatever you can. Remember you're on their territory.
Interested in hearing what celebrities have to say about green? Eavesdrop on their dinner conversations on Planet Green TV's Supper Club.
