Chalo Green Products is committed to make eco-conscious and sustainable lifestyle accessible to people. By using sustainable techniques informed by the traditional knowledge of rural artisans who are based in India, we intend to create an eco-friendly market space that profits both our earth and her inhabitants.
Responsible travel? Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? The upright and boring word responsibility can never co-exist with something as fun and spontaneous as traveling. But believe us when we say that responsible traveling is not only possible but desirable as well! In this blog, we will argue why and provide simple tips that you can follow while planning your next trip.
To put it simply, when you travel with an awareness of your impact on the people and the places you visit, you are practicing responsible tourism. It is not a particular kind of travel. Rather it lies in the way you make even the smallest travel-related plans, such as where to go, where to stay, and who to book tours with. The awareness is deeply intrinsic and embedded in you so that you get a more authentic and enriching experience when you travel.
This in no way means that you sacrifice all your fun times for “stuffy” responsibility! When you consider the negative impacts of all the popular things, you can easily look up the net or ask your people about sustainable alternatives. Those are as fun but not as harmful to Mother Earth. And rest assured that you will carry back feeling extra gratified that you could do your bit in giving back to the communities who wholeheartedly welcomed you into their homes!
Whether you are a seasoned and avid traveler or travel only for work or travel to sleep in, you must have come across over-touristy spots. These spots are crowded and, during peak seasons, are crying out for some space and quiet. But over-development rarely offers them this as they can lead to less number of tourists, meaning lesser money. This is detrimental to the environment and the local economy, which rarely has the capacity to handle such a large number of people, and inevitably, the major companies take over, causing further harm.
Instead, you can support the local tourist boards and spread the word about responsible tourism. This will not only keep the natural, pristine beauty of such places intact but also allow for alternative management to keep the fragile balance between nature and mankind. The other advantage will be that people can experience authentic local customs and traditions in place of the packaged and marketed tourist attractions.
Well, a part of being an adult is that we have to deal with the depressing stuff whether we would like to or not. But there’s good news as well! And you guessed it right… traveling responsibly! In today’s world, everything has an online presence, and you can easily find tour operators who provide genuine local experiences and prioritize the care and protection of local culture and economy. Additionally, choose ethical hotels that support sustainable tourism and keep the integrity of the places intact so that our future generations can enjoy the bounty of this planet as well.
Well, you cannot do responsible travel if you are not aware of or concerned with the people involved in the process. Now, the travel industry can be misleading. There is a concept of leakage economy where you basically invest in projects that have foreign investors, thinking that the locals are getting the money. Rather keep an eye out for local businesses or big businesses that are funding community projects, ensuring that your bucks are going to the local economy. This way, you can keep the local traditions and culture alive, which has always been one of the major attractions for travelers!
In many countries, environmental protection laws are either non-existent or exist only on paper. But that does not mean you do not pay heed to what your conscience says. It is always a great idea to carry recycled and reusable stuff so that there is no trash left. If you are an avid traveler and nature-lover, you will always leave a little piece of yourself behind in beautiful places; just make sure they are not plastic or other non-biodegradable items!
From riding elephants to petting tigers, interacting with magnificent animals has always been on the bucket list for many travelers. But now, people are slowly waking up to the horrors and cruelties of such practices. Many a time, these animals are drugged or abused so that such interactions can take place. But we recommend that until you are absolutely sure of a sanctuary’s reputation or can witness these animals in their natural habitat, skip this plan.
If you are wondering if you should even bother to travel after all this, don’t worry! Nobody can be perfect all the time, but responsible and ethical travel, at the core of it, is about doing all that you can; it begs you to think differently about tourism, this world, and your place in it. And if Chalo Green Products can be a part of your journey, we will consider ourselves successful! To know how we can help in your journey towards sustainable living, see here.
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