Loyal EcoFam customers know how much we prioritize sustainability. We are firmly committed to leaving our children and grandchildren a better world. And to do that, we need to think sustainably. Sustainability reaches nearly every aspect of modern life, including travel.
Here is a question for you to think about: is it possible to make your travel more sustainable just by packing more effectively? Absolutely. Many of the decisions we make when packing our bags have a direct impact on our individual sustainability footprints. That is one of the reasons we recommend EcoFam sustainable oral care products to travelers.
Think About What You Pack in Your Bags
Next time you find yourself packing for a trip, step back and think about what you are putting in your bags. There are multiple things to consider from a sustainability standpoint. First is the mark you will leave on your destination by way of what you leave behind.
Let us say you take a standard tube of toothpaste. You actually finish the tube while you are away, meaning you'll throw it in a trash can at your hotel or campground. That tube will have to go somewhere. Most likely, it will end up in a landfill where it could take many years for the plastic in the tube to decompose.
Change the paradigm completely by packing toothpaste tablets instead. Take them in a little bag or container that you can use over again. That way, you will not be leaving behind any trash the locals will have to deal with. And by the way, our packaging is recyclable and reusable.
Here are a couple of other things to think about:
● Manufacturing and Distribution – A lot of energy goes into manufacturing the various products you pack in your bag. Likewise for distribution. Are your oral care products being manufactured and distributed in the most sustainable way possible?
● Luggage Weight – Consider the total weight of your bag. The heavier it is, the more it contributes to energy consumption as you drive your car, fly on a plane, etc. Carrying mouthwash and toothpaste tablets, along with other lightweight items, means less weight to contribute to energy consumption.
By the way, reducing weight is important to us as a sustainable oral care company. Because we manufacture things like toothpaste tablets instead of tubes of toothpaste, we can get more product on a single truck. That means we are sending fewer trucks and burning less fuel.
Think of Your Bags, Too
Our eco-friendly packaging makes EcoFam oral care products ideal for the sustainably minded traveler. Likewise for product form – think tablets and concentrates, here. But don't forget to take a good look at your bags before you start packing.
Here's hoping your luggage is made from recycled materials and sustainable fabrics. If not, there is no need to throw away perfectly good bags that will only add to the waste stream. But when it is time to replace old and worn-out bags, you can opt for luggage made from recycled materials and sustainable fabrics. You can even invest in secondhand or vintage luggage to keep it out of the waste stream.
Travel is one of those things we don't talk about a lot from a standpoint of sustainability. But when you step back and honestly assess how most people travel, it becomes clear that there are plenty of areas for sustainability improvements.
Here EcoFam, we are doing our part with sustainable packaging and key product forms including tablets and concentrates. Our products are ideal for travelers who desire to see the world without having a negative impact on it.
