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From Wasteful Tourist to Ecotraveler
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
