00:00Travel is usually an amazing experience for most, but it turns out your journey can negatively affect the environment if
00:06you aren't careful.
00:07Here are a few changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint.
00:11You should avoid flying to nearby destinations.
00:14According to Sustainable Travel, taking just one flight can produce more emissions than some people produce in an entire year.
00:21An expert tells HuffPost that you should avoid overpacking.
00:24She said, quote, this can increase the weight of luggage and, in turn, increase the fuel consumption of transportation.
00:31National Geographic notes that you should opt for public transportation instead of renting a car in an unfamiliar destination.
00:37This will take some pressure off of the environment.
00:40If you do rent a car, try to travel in groups.
00:43NerdWallet notes that a single occupancy car emits almost half a pound of carbon dioxide per passenger mile.
00:50And finally, Johnson & Wales University suggests flying economy.
00:54The university cites a study that notes that flying first class produces considerably more carbon dioxide per person than flying
01:02economy.
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