The convenience of tourism, complete with tiny non-recyclable
toiletries, gas-guzzling airplanes and over-packaged fast food, leads to an
accumulation of waste. In order to revamp travel into a more sustainable
practice, we must abandon the traditional idea of tourism and adopt a new goal
to become an ecotourist. As ecotravelers, we must strive to explore with a
higher consciousness of our surroundings and the environmental impact of our
decisions instead of purchasing waste generating fast food and supporting big
Finding a place to stay for the night whether you're traveling across the country or on a business trip can be hard for an ecologically-minded person. There aren't too many "green" hotels that will be on your route of travel.