NEW YORK — Safety is on top of most travelers’ minds, but new research shows that safe travel habits may also come at the cost of the planet.
While prioritizing environmentally friendly behaviors may seem more difficult these days, nearly 70 percent say the pandemic is making them more aware of how to travel sustainably.
In fact, 36 percent of respondents report that their workplace is taking steps to actively reduce travel in its operations.
“Travel can have a large carbon footprint, but simple steps like packing lighter, reducing waste, choosing direct flights and choosing airlines that use biofuels can significantly lessen that impact,” says Jodi Manning, Cool Effect’s VP, director of marketing and partnerships, in a statement.
The results also show an increase in the number of respondents who have purchased an offset.
Chris Melore has been a writer, researcher, editor, and producer in the New York-area since 2006.