HIT THE ROAD sustainably

FOUR WAYS TO MINIMISE YOUR IMPACT

track your travel

Keep an eye on your carbon footprint by tracking your movements via the Gogreen app or the web-based CNCF calculator. At the very least, you might be inspired to forgo high-impact things, such as air travel. But that’s why you’re road tripping, right? gogreenapp.org; cncf.com.au/carbon-calculator

reduce your dust

Tyre and brake dust are major waterway and air pollutants, but your driving technique can help. Drive smoothly and gently, avoiding any extra need to brake or swerve, regularly check your tyre pressure and think of your car like carry-on on a budget airline: the more weight on board, the more it costs (the earth).

leave nothing behind

Roadhouses, truck stops and service stations may be convenient, but they’re also single-use plastic hotspots. Take refillable bottles and reusable cutlery to reduce your snack impact. Likewise, when it comes to hotel bathrooms and their seemingly endless supply of mini toiletries, don’t be tempted to swipe them on the way out.

meat-free on the road

We know that reducing your meat intake is one of the simplest paths to sustainable living, but finding the best place for vegetarian or vegan fare on the road requires deep research... or so we thought. Happycow is a crowd-sourced app for the best cruelty-free places to dine and stay at around the world. happycow.net For more ideas on how to support the local tourism industry, visit rebuildourtowns.com.au