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Whether you're hitting the highway for a weekend in Cleveland with Grandma or jetting off for a business trip in London, there's far more to consider than just garden-variety travel dilemmas (like how to keep off unwanted pounds from Grandma's home cooking or how many pairs of shoes you'll need for that two night excursion to the UK).

The travel industry has multiple environmental impacts, including significant greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, high energy consumption from hotels and resorts, and mountains of garbage from drinks and snack foods bought en route.[1] These concerns are likely to intensify along with the industry’s growth. In 2004, more than 600 million US passengers boarded an airplane to attend business meetings or take a vacation. By 2010, that number is expected to grow to more than 1 billion.[2]

Air travel: Takin' care of business

Presently, air travel accounts for 7 percent of worldwide carbon emissions and 2.7 percent of total US emissions.[3][4] The air travel industry has multiple environmental impacts, including significant greenhouse gas emissions, contrails, excessive airport waste, and water pollution from de-icing operations.
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Big green business (travel)

With Americans making an estimated 405 million long-distance business trips each year (those exceeding 50 miles), the eco-cost of doing business away from the office is steep.[5] Fortunately, green travel options exist, such as staying in a green hotel, opting for a hybrid rental car, or purchasing carbon offsets to minimize your business-travel footprint. All that's required: a little eco-forethought and your employer's buy-in.
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Vacation: Relax, unwind, and mind your carbon footprint

With about 900 million worldwide tourists on the road, in the skies, or on the high seas each year, there are also a few eco-considerations to ponder when vacationing. Indeed, the environmental impact of vacationing on local ecosystems, water, air, and wildlife can be significant.[6][7]
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