What to pack in your luggage for more responsible travel?
With the climate crisis, it is increasingly urgent to pay attention to the environmental footprint we leave on the planet. And because every small gesture counts, we reveal all our tips for properly preparing your luggage on your next trip.
Sort through your belongings to travel as light as possible
For a suitcase to be as eco-friendly as possible, the first thing to do is pack only the essentials. Indeed, traveling light reduces your carbon footprint. It's a matter of logic but especially physics: the heavier a plane is loaded, the more fuel it consumes and the moreCO2 it emits. As you can see, to prepare your suitcase ecologically, you need to start by sorting and packing only the essentials.
The figure to remember:
According to the French Ecological Transition Agency (ADEME): "If we take the example of a London-Tenerife flight, 15 kg less in luggage saves between 100 and 200 kg equivalent CO2!".
Do you tend to pack your entire wardrobe "just in case"? Here are all our tips to help you organize your luggage and bring as little as possible:
- Choose a small suitcase rather than a large one to avoid being tempted to fill it to the max;
- Prioritize clothes suitable for the local dress code and the weather at your destination;
- Choose basics and clothes in colors that coordinate well together to maximize outfit combinations;
- Think about packing multi-purpose clothes and accessories: a sarong can serve as a scarf on the plane, a towel, and a beach outfit!;