Life Hack: How to have an eco-friendly holiday, even if you travel by plane

 Travelling this summer? Here’s how to have a lower carbon footprint

Travelling by bus or train is more pocket-friendly and a much better environmental choice than going by car.

Bring your own food 

If you’re going to the airport to begin your journey, you might be tempted to fill up at a restaurant or café airside. However, while these food options are often more expensive, they can also generate a lot of plastic waste, from pre-packaged sandwiches to plastic water bottles. Instead, prepare a lunch, dinner or breakfast in advance and pack it into your carry-on luggage. Travel-friendly foods include sandwiches, salads, and pasta – just remember you may not have a facility to reheat them so opt for food that tastes good cold. Your food will be fresh, delicious and budget-friendly, leaving you with more cash for your adventures. For your drink, many airports have public taps for drinking water. Pack a reusable water bottle and you can bring this through security and fill up in the departure lounge, avoiding a hefty price for a single-use bottle in a shop.